Great Dane Chariot / Chariot LX GDRZ61-27KHE - Manual (Page 51)

Service Mower - 47
SERVICE MOWER
Removing and Installing Spindle Drive Belt -
72-Inch Mower Deck
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
2. Raise foot platform.
3. Remove mower deck drive belt covers.
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4. Remove engine-to-deck drive belt (A).
5. Release spindle drive belt tension by turning tension
adjustment nut (B) counterclockwise.
6. Remove spindle drive belt (C).
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A - Tension Idler Sheave
B - Left Spindle Sheave
C - Spindle Drive Belt
D - Center Spindle Sheave
E - Right Spindle Sheave
7. Install new spindle drive belt (C) as shown.
8. Adjust drive belt tension.
9. Install engine-to-deck drive belt and adjust belt tension.
10.Install mower deck drive belt covers.
11.Lower foot platform.
Checking and Replacing Mower Blades
NOTE: Only replace blades. Never straighten or weld
them.
Checking Mower Blades
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
Section).
2. Raise the mower deck to the transport position (also the
12.7 cm [5 in.] cutting height position).
3. Raise front of machine with a safe lifting device.
• Support with jack stands and/or wooden blocks.
4. Check mower blades:
• Mower blades should be sharp and free of any
damage.
• Inspect blades; sharpen/balance or replace as
necessary.
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C
A
A B
E
C
D
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Help prevent serious
personal injury. Do not work near a raised
mower deck unless it is safely supported.
Never start the engine or engage the PTO
switch when performing this service
procedure.
Blades are sharp and could cause personal
injury. Wear appropriate clothing including
gloves when working near the underside of a
raised mower deck.
Before performing any service function, wait
for all moving parts to stop turning.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! When replacing mower
blades, always use genuine Great Dane Service
Parts.