Mower Deck Preparation

S200X Series:

1.Using a 1/2” breaker bar, place the square end in the square hole located in the end of the idler arm (A, Figures 20). Carefully rotate the breaker bar counter-clockwise, which will relieve the tension on the belt exerted from the idler arm.

2.Slide the drive belt over the edge of the stationary idler pulley (B). Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar. Remove the belt from the right- hand (discharge side) spindle pulley.

B A

B

Figure 20. Mower PTO Belt

A.Idler Arm

B.Stationary Idler Pulley

Installation

IS4500Z Series:

1.Using a 1/2” breaker bar, place the square end in the square hole located near the end of the idler

arm (A, Figures 21). Carefully rotate the breaker bar clockwise, which will relieve the tension on the belt exerted from the idler arm.

2.Remove the belt from the trim side spindle pulley

(B).

3.Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar.

4.Remove the belt from the right-hand (discharge side) spindle pulley.

B

A

Figure 21. Spindle Drive Belt Removal

A.Idler Arm

B.Trim Side Spindle Pulley

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Snapper IS2000Zc, IS1500Z manual S200X Series, IS4500Z Series

IS1500Z, IS2000Zc specifications

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