Husqvarna 96045001900 - Manual (Page 22)

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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 34)
MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
•
Park tractor on a level surface. En gage parking brake.
• Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.
• Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock bracket (L).
CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a firm grip on rod and
release slowly.
• Remove screws (P) from mandrel covers (Q) and
remove covers.
• Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accu-
mulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.
• Remove belt from electric clutch pulley (M), both man-
drel pulleys (R) and all idler pulleys (S).
Fig. 34
MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
•
Install belt around all mandrel pulleys (R) and around
idler pulleys (S) as shown.
• Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M).
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower
pulley grooves.
•
Reassemble mandrel covers (Q). Securely tighten all
screws.
• Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L).
CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and
engage slowly.
• Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.
S
Q
P
M
K
L
R
P
Q
R
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS