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EZT Belt
EZT Belt Replacement
Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the park
brake.
EZT belt removal
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the fan blades on
the EZT as this can affect cooling or damage the EZT.
1. Remove the deck belt (see To Replace Deck Belt
in this section of the manual).
2. Create slack in the belt by pushing the spring
loaded idler arm inward. Rotate arm to release
belt tension.
3. Remove the belt from the engine pulley and EZT
pulleys.
Belt installation
1. Wrap the EZT belt around the EZT pulleys.
2. Route the belt around the inside of the idler pulley.
3. Wrap the belt around the engine pulley.
Cutting Blades
To attain the best mowing effect, it is important that
blades are well sharpened and not damaged.
Replace blades that have been bent or cracked when
hitting obstacles.
Let the service workshop decide whether a blade
with large nicks can be repaired/ground or must be
replaced. Balance the blades after sharpening.
Check the blade mounts.
Blade Replacement
1. Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.
2. Install new or resharpened blade with stamped
GRASS SIDE facing towards ground/grass (down)
or THIS SIDE UP facing deck and cutter housing.
3. Install and tighten blade bolt securely.
4. Torque blade bolt to 45-55 ft/lbs (60-75 Nm).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special blade bolt is heat treated.
Replace with a Dixon bolt if required.
Do not use lower grade hardware than
specified.
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MAINTENANCE
1. Blade
2. Cutter housing
3. Blade bolt (special)
Blade attachment
WARNING!
The engine and the exhaust system,
become very hot during operation. Risk
for burns if touched. Allow engine and
exhaust system to cool before service.
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your hands
with gloves and/or wrap blades with a
heavy cloth when handling.
The sharpening of blades should be
carried out by an authorized service
workshop.
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