Deck Belt - Husqvarna MZ52LE Operator's Manual

Deck Belt

Deck Belt Removal
Park on a level surface. Apply park brake. Lower the
deck into the lowest cutting position.
1. Remove foot plate and belt shields.
2. Using a ratchet or breaker bar with a
on the spring idler bolt, relieve the tension on the
belt.
3. Remove any dirt or grass that may have
accumulated around the cutter housings and
entire deck surface.
4. Carefully roll the belt over the top of the cutter
housing pulleys.
5. Remove the belt from around the electric clutch on
the engine shaft and off the mower deck.
Deck Belt Installation
NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to the
routing decal on the deck.
1. Wrap the deck belt around the electric clutch
pulley that is located on the engine shaft.
2. Route the belt forward between the spring loaded
and stationary pulleys.
3. Place belt around spring loaded idler pulley.
4. Wrap the belt around the stationary idler pulley
and around the mandrel housings.
5. Push inward on the idler arm and carefully route
belt over stationary idler pulley. Once belt is
properly routed, slowly release idler arm to tension
belt.
6. Check that there are not twists in the belt and that
the routing matches the routing decal.
7. Replace belt shields on both mandrel housings
and secure with fasteners.
MAINTENANCE
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Slackening the belt tensioner
Belt routing, deck belt
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