Dixon RAM 48ZT BF - Manual (Page 43)

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Deck Belt Installation
NoTE: for ease in installing the deck belt, refer to
the routing decal on the top of the deck.
Wrap the deck belt around the electric clutch
1.
pulley that is located on the engine shaft.
route the belt forward and up onto the deck.
2.
Place belt around spring loaded idler pulley. 3.
Wrap the belt around the stationary idler pulley 4.
and around the mandrel housings.
Push inward on the idler arm and carefully route
5.
belt over stationary idler pulley. once belt is
properly routed, slowly release idler arm to tension
belt.
double check belt routing to make sure it matches
6.
the routing decal, and the belt does not have any
twist. Correct as needed.
replace belt shields on both mandrel housings
7.
and secure with fasteners.
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Clutch pulley 1.
Deck belt 2.
Belt routing, deck belt
1
2
Pump Belt
Replacing pump belt
Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the
parking brake.
Belt removal
remove the deck belt (see deck Belt removal in 1.
this section of the manual).
Create slack in the belt by removing the spring on
2.
the pump idler arm.
The belt should now be able to be removed from
3.
the engine pulley and pump pulleys.
Belt installation
Wrap the belt around the pulley 1.
route the belt around the inside of the idler 2.
pulley.
Wrap the belt around the engine pulley.
3.
reattach the spring on the pump idler arm. 4.
reinstall the deck belt. (see deck Belt 5.
Installation in this section of the manual).
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Electric clutch 1.
Idler spring 2.
Clutch stop 3.
Pump belt removal
1
2
3