HTC LZC5227 / 965879701 - Manual (Page 44)

MAINTENANCE
44 - Husqvarna
Checking the 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
To replace deck belt
Park on a level surface. Apply park brake. •
Lower the deck to the lowest cutting position. •
Remove foot plate •
Remove screws from both the left and right belt •
shields, and remove shields.
Remove any dirt or grass that may have
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accumulated around the cutter housings and
entire deck surface.
Use a ratchet with a
• 9 /
16
" socket on the spring idler
bolt to relieve the tension on the belt.
Carefully roll the belt over the top of the cutter
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housing pulleys.
Remove the belt from around the electric clutch on
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the engine shaft.
Reverse the procedure for installation. See the
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decal on the top of the deck for belt routing
information.
After installation, check the belt for twists.
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8011-622
Slackening the belt tensioner
8011-580
Belt routing, deck belt
WARNING!
The idler is spring loaded. Grip
the idler arm or ratchet firmly and
release slowly.
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