Husqvarna 966553901 - Manual (Page 45)

MAINTENANCE
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Pump Belt
The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they
begin to slip from wear.
Replacing Pump Belt
Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the
parking brake.
Belt Removal
1. Remove the deck belt (see Deck Belt Removal in
this section of the manual).
2. Remove clutch stop to access the belt.
3. Disconnect clutch wire.
4. With a ½" breaker bar and using the square
opening in the idler arm, shift the arm to create
slack in the belt.
5. Remove belt from the engine and pump pulleys.
Belt Installation
1. Wrap the belt around the engine pulley.
2. Wrap the belt around the left pump pulley.
3. Route the belt around the inside of the idler pulley.
4. With a ½" breaker bar and using the square
opening in the idler arm, shift the arm to create
slack in the belt.
While holding the idler back with the breaker bar,
wrap the belt around the right pump pulley.
5. Replace and secure clutch stop.
6. Reinstall the deck belt. (See Deck Belt
Installation in this section of the manual).
8065-041
1. Electric clutch
2. Idler release placement
3. Clutch stop
Pump belt removal
V-belts
Check every 100 hours of operation. Check for severe
cracking and large nicks.
NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in normal
operation.
5. Adjust belt tension by turning the eyebolt until
there is approximately 7 /
8
" -1" of threads showing
outside the nut.
6. Belt tension should be set to 60-70 lbs.
7. Replace belt shields on both mandrel housings
and secure with fasteners.
8065-054
Adjust belt tension