Husqvarna 968999657 Operator's Manual page 47

Deck belt installation
NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to the
routing decal on the front edge of the deck.
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Wrap the deck belt around the electric clutch that
is located on the engine shaft.
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Push the rest of the belt through the IZT(Integrated
Zeroturn Transaxle) support and up onto the deck.
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Starting on the right hand side of the deck, wrap
the belt around the large right side idler, right cutter
housing pulley, small center idler, center pulley, left
side pulley and then around the large left side idler.
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The belt will be loose at this point.
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Using a ratchet with a 9/16" socket on the spring
idler bolt to relieve the tension on the belt.
See decal on the top of deck for belt routing
information.
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After installation is complete check the belt for
twists.
MAINTENANCE
1. Clutch pulley
2. Deck belt
3. Spring idler pulley
4. Fixed idler pulley
Belt routing, deck belt
Slackening the belt tensioner
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