Fig. 25B
Fig. 25C
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Changing the Deck Belt
WARNING: Stop the engine, engage the parking
brake, and remove the key.
WARNING: Belts on your mower are subject to wear
and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present.
1. Remove the deck. Refer to the "Removing the Cutting
Deck" section.
2. Remove the two belt protective covers (a, Fig. 26) by
removing the six screws that fasten them to the deck.
3. Remove the fixed pulley (b, Fig.26) and tension pulley
(c, Fig.26).
4. Carefully remove the deck belt from around the pulleys.
5. Reverse the process to reattach a new deck belt to the
deck.
a
c
b
a
Fig. 26
CRUZ ZERO TURN MOWER
Changing the Drive Belt
WARNING: Stop the engine, engage the parking
brake, and remove the key.
WARNING: To change the drive belt, it is recommended
to raise the mower by either placing it on a lift or by using
a jack and jack stands.Make sure the mower is properly
secured and the parking brake is set before proceeding.
Failure to properly secure the mower could cause it to fall,
resulting in death or serious injury.
1. Remove the deck. Refer to the "Removing the Cutting
Deck" section.
2. Remove the tension spring (a, Fig. 27A).
3. Remove the tension wheel (b, Fig. 27A).
4. Unplug the electromagnetic clutch harness from its
connector (c, Fig. 27B).
5. Remove the mounting bracket from the electromagnetic
clutch (d, Fig. 27A).
6. Remove the drive belt.
7. Reverse the process to reattach a new drive belt to the
mower.
CRUZ ZERO TURN MOWER
a
d
b
Fig. 27A
c
Fig. 27B
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