Dixon RAM 48ZT BF - Manual (Page 42)

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Parking Brake
Visually check that no damage is found on the lever,
links, or switch belonging to the parking brake.
Perform a standstill test and check that there is
sufficient braking action.
To adjust the parking brake, contact the dixon service
workshop.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The machine must be standing still when
applying the parking brake.
8058-020
Released parking brake
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.
The belts are not adjustable. replace belts if they
begin to slip from wear.
Deck Belt Removal
Park on a level surface. Apply parking brake. 1.
lower the deck into the lowest cutting position. 2.
remove bolts from belt shields and remove 3.
shields.
remove any dirt or grass that may have
4.
accumulated around the cutter housings and
entire deck surface.
remove tension on the belt by moving the idler
5.
arm.
Carefully slip belt up over the top of the cutter
6.
housing pulleys and remove belt. rolling belt over
the pulleys may damage the belt.
Removing deck belt
belt shields
Idler arm
WARNING!
Faulty adjustment can result in
reduced braking ability and can cause
an accident.
8011-622
Slackening the belt tensioner