Deck Belt Replacement; Hydro Belt Replacement - Swisher ZT2452A-CA Owner's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
(REFER TO THE BELT ROUTING DIAGRAMS ON THE NEXT PAGE)
Deck Belt Routing & Replacement:
Removal
~Apply the parking brake
~Disconnect the spark plug wire
~Lower the deck to its lowest position
~Remove the belt covers and floorboard access panel
~Disconnect tension idler
~Roll the belt over the top of the deck pulleys
~Remove belt
Replacement
~Install new belt by placing it around the deck pulleys. Refer to routing diagram on the next page
~Tightly secure the deck belt idler tension nut back to its original position
~Reinstall the belt covers
~Reconnect spark plug wire
Hydro Belt Routing & Replacement:
Removal
~Apply the parking brake
~Disconnect the spark plug wire
~Lower the deck to its lowest position
~Flip the seat forward and remove the tool box from its Velcro connection and set aside
~Remove the floorboard access panel
~Disconnect wiring connector to the electric clutch
~Remove clutch stop bracket
~Loosen the hydrostat belt sliding idler spring tension nut
~Loosen the deck belt idler tension nut
~Remove the engine to deck belt
~Remove the belt from the engine pulley and from the hydro pulleys
Replacement
~Install new belt by placing it around the engine pulley and the hydro pulleys. Refer to the routing
diagram on the next page.
~Tightly secure the belt tension back to its original position
~Reinstall the belt from the engine to the deck
~Retighten the deck belt idler tension nut
~Reassemble the clutch stop bracket
~Reconnect the wiring connector to the electric clutch
~Replace the floorboard access panel, the tool box and flip the seat back
~Reconnect the spark plug wire
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