DR Power Z-Mower 19.5 HP Versa-Pro - Manual (Page 33)

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Removing and Replacing the Belts
WHEN PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT OR MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE,
SET THE PARKING BRAKE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE(S), KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S).
USE ONLY DR BELTS ON YOUR MACHINE. THEY HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY TESTED AND PROVEN FOR
MANY HOURS OF USE.
To Replace the Engine to Deck Belt
Tools and Supplies Needed:
•
(2) 1/2" Wrench
•
(2) 3/4" Wrench
•
Tape Measure
1. Using the 3/4" Wrenches, loosen the two (2)
Adjusting Nuts on the Deck Rod Assemblies on
each side of the Deck (Figure 12a).
2. Grasp the Handle at the rear of the Foot Rest
(Figure 12b) and lift the Foot Rest to access the top
of the Deck.
3. Using the 1/2" Wrenches, loosen the Deck Belt
Guide and swing it out of the way (Figure 13) .
Remove the Engine to Deck Belt from the top
Pulley and the Engine and then install the new Belt.
4. Apply tension to the Belt by tightening the Deck
Rod Assemblies to the recommended 3-1/8"
Spring length.
5. Move the Deck Belt Guide back into position and
tighten it securely.
Figure 12a
Figure 12b
Figure 13
Deck Belt
Guide
Loosen
Deck Rod
Assembly
Top Pulley