Mower Belt Replacement
Mower Belt Removal
Mower Deck Replacement
Mower Deck Removal
Deck: Service and Repairs
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the PTO. Stop the
engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key. Engage the
parking brake.
2. Disconnect the battery by removing the negative cable first, then the positive
cable from the battery.
3. Lower the mower deck to the 76 mm (3 inch) height-of-cut position.
4. Remove the mower belt covers.
5. Remove the spring tension from the idler pulley.
6. Remove the belt from the deck pulleys and the clutch pulley.
7. Route the new belt around the clutch pulley and deck pulleys.
8. Install the idler spring (if previously removed).
Note: Make sure to seat the spring ends in the anchor grooves.
9. Make sure to seat the spring ends in the anchor grooves.
10. Connect the battery terminals and verify proper function of the unit.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the PTO. Stop the
engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key. Engage the
parking brake.
2. Disconnect the battery by removing the negative cable first, then the positive
cable from the battery.
3. Remove the height adjustment pin and lower the deck to the ground.
4. Place the height adjustment pin in the 76 mm (3 inch) height-of-cut position.
5. Remove the mower belt covers.
6. Remove the mower belt.
7. Remove the 2 bolts (items 1 and 2) and nuts from the front of the plate under
the footrest.
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8. For 60 in. decks only:
Mower Belt Replacement (page 6–6)
Figure 64
Page 6–6
2000 Series Z MASTER® Service Manual
3438-778 Rev A