Parking Brake; V-Belts; Deck Belt - Husqvarna EZ 17 Operator's Manual

Checking the Parking Brake
Visually check that no damage is found on the
lever, links, or switch belonging to the parking
brake. Perform a stand-still 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.
Checking the 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

To replace deck belt
Deck belt removal.
• Park on a level surface. Apply park
brake.
• Lower the deck to the lowest cutting
position.
• Using a ratchet with a 9/16" socket,
rotate the spring idler bolt clockwise 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 standing absolutely
still when applying the parking brake.
Slackening the belt tensioner
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