Checking The Parking Brake; Checking The V-Belts; Deck Belt - Dixon ZTR RAM 44 Operator's Manual

Checking the Parking Brake

Visually check that no damage is found on
the lever, links, or switch belonging to the
parking brake. Perform a stand-still test and
check that there is sufficent braking action.
To adjust the parking brake, contact the
Husqvarna service workshop.
WARNING!
Faulty adjustment result in
reduced braking ability and
can cause an accident.

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 adjusable. Replace belts if
they begin to slip from wear.

Deck belt

To replace deck belt
Deck belt removal.
• Park on a level surface. Apply park
brake.
• Lower the deck into the lowest cutting
position.
• Using a ratchet with a 9/16" socket on
the spring idler bolt to relieve the tension
on the belt.
• Remove screws from both the left and
right belt shields, and remove shields.
• Remove any dirt or grass that may have
accumulated around the cutter housings
and entire deck surface.
• Carefully roll the belt over the top of the
cutter housing pulleys.
• Remove the belt from around the electric
clutch on the engine shaft.
• The belt can now be removed.
MAINTENANCE
The parking brake in the disengaged position
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The machine must be absolutely standing
still when applying the parking brake.
Slackening the belt tensioner
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