Parking Brake; V-Belts; Deck Belt; Replacing Deck Belt - Husqvarna 968999657 Operator's Manual

Parking Brake

Visually check that no damage is found on the lever,
links, or switch belonging to the parking brake.
Perform a standstill test and check that there is
sufficient 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.

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

Deck belt

Replacing Deck Belt

Deck belt removal.
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Park on a level surface. Apply park brake.
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Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position.
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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.
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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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