Belt Tension Adjustment; Replacing The Drive Belt; Replacing The Cutter Deck Belt; Lubrication - Wright Manufacturing ZTO series Instruction Manual

6.3 Belt Tension Adjustment

The pump drive belt is self-adjusting, and requires no adjustment. The blade drive belt is self-adjusting also
and requires no adjustment. Replace tension idler assembly if worn or failing to maintain proper tension.

6.3.1 Replacing the Drive Belt

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Stop the engine, remove the key and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
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Remove engine to blade cutter deck belt.
(Refer to "replacing the cutter deck belt"
section)
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Raise rear the seat tray.
•
Remove both cooling fans.
•
Remove the belt by using a ½" ratchet and
extension to relieve the belt tension.
•
Reinstall in reverse order. Figure shows belt
routing and spring compression direction.

6.3.2 Replacing the Cutter Deck Belt

•
Stop the engine, remove the key and
wait for all moving parts to stop.
•
Remove the deck covers.
•
Remove the belt by using a ½" ratchet
and extension to relieve the belt
tension.
•
Reinstall in reverse order. Figure
shows belt routing and spring
compression direction.

6.4 Lubrication

The Wright ZTO is made with sealed bearings, oil based bushings and
with limited grease fittings therefore only the front castor wheels and
caster pivots need to be greased. (See maintenance chart for service
intervals)
• Caster Pivots - Remove dust cap, cotter pin and hex nut. Inspect
grease seal and bearings. Fill chamber with grease and reinstall
in reverse order.
• Caster Wheels – Wipe grease zerk with clean rag, using grease
gun, pump in several pumps per side, weekly.
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