Belt Tension - Dixon ZTR 3000 SERIES Operator's Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

BELT TENSION:

Model ZTR 3303 & 3304: Manual Clutch-- No Adjustment
Model ZTR 3014-42" Deck: Belt tension maintained via spring loaded idler pulley.
Model ZTR 3014-36"Deck: Electric Clutch--Adjust idler shock mount per diagram.
DECK REMOVAL-MANUAL CLUTCH-MODELS 3303 & 3304:
1. Place cut height lever in lowest cut position.
2. Loosen belt keepers.
3. Remove deck drive belt from engine pulley.
4. Using a slight upward twisting motion, remove link from engagement handle.
5. Turn handle fully to the left until handle clears stop on mower deck pan. Lift and
remove handle through hole in lower body.
6. Remove hair pin cotter and washer from one end of deck support cross shaft. Note
location of remaining shim washers used between chassis and mower deck pan
arms. Slide shaft from chassis and mower deck.
7. Remove hair pin cotter and washer from each deck adjustment rod. Carefully push
each link toward the inside of the mower chassis. At this point, deck will drop
down.
8. Carefully raise and support front of chassis. Slide mower deck to either side for
removal. (Reverse procedure to reinstall deck assembly).
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