Transmission Drive Belt Replacement; Cleaning The Battery And Cables - Ferris 500S Series Operator's Manual

7. Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar.
Check / Adjust the Mower Deck Drive Belt
Tensioning Spring
Mower Deck Drive Belt Tensioning Spring Setting
Deck Size
52" (132 cm) Mower Deck
61" (155 cm) Mower Deck
1. Set the mower deck to its middle cutting position.
2. Use the Mower Deck Drive Belt Tensioning Spring Setting
chart to determine the correct spring setting for your unit.
3. Measure the distance (A, Figure 43 and 44) between
the threaded end of the eye-bolt to the next wall. The
measurement should equal the measurement as
indicated in the chart. If not, continue with step #4.
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4. Loosen the jam nut (C) on the eyebolt (D).
5. Turn the adjustment nut (E) until the measurement as
indicated in the chart is achieved.
6. Re-tighten the jam nut.
7. Re-install the mower deck guards and the floor pan.
8. Run the mower under no-load condition for about five (5)
minutes to break in the new belt.

Transmission Drive Belt Replacement

This zero-turn rider is equipped with a transmission drive belt
(A, Figure 45) that is located under the engine deck of the
rider.
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Measurement
3/4" (1,9 cm)
1/2" (1,3 cm)
Inspect the Condition of the Transmission Drive
Belt
Service Interval: Every 400 hours or annually.
1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface such as a
2. Visually inspect the belt (A, Figure 45) for cracks, frayed
3. To replace the transmission drive belt the PTO clutch

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery.
concrete floor. Engage the parking brake, disengage the
PTO, turn the ignition switch to OFF, and remove the
ignition key. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
edges, burn marks, or any other damage. If the belt is
damaged it must be replaced.
must be removed from the engine's crankshaft so it is
recommended that replacing the transmission drive belt
be a dealer only service procedure.
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