Caster Wheels; V-Belts - Husqvarna Z 242F Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
7. Reinstall battery hold-down and attach with
nuts removed in Step 4.
8. Reconnect RED battery cable to positive (+)
battery terminal with bolt and hex nut.
9. Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative
(-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt
and hex nut
10. Replace terminal boot cover.
11. Lower seat
WARNING! Do not short battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or other objects
to contact both terminals at the same time.
Before connecting battery, remove metal
bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first to
prevent sparks from accidental grounding.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not try to
open or remove caps or covers. Adding or
checking level of electrolyte is not necessary.
Always use two wrenches for the terminal
screws.
CAUTION! Always wear eye
protection when around batteries.

Caster Wheels

Check at 200 hour intervals. Check that wheels
turn freely. If wheels do not turn freely take the
unit to your dealer for service.
Foam filled tires or solid tires will void the
warranty.
Removal and installation
Remove nut and caster bolt. Pull the wheel out of
the yoke and take care of the spacers. Install in
reverse order. Tighten caster bolt.

V-belts

Check the belts every 100 hours of operation.
Check for severe cracking and large nicks.
The belt will show some small cracks in normal
operation. The belts are not adjustable. Replace
the belts if they begin to slip from wear.
Deck Belt Removal
1. Park on a level surface and apply the parking
brake.
2. Lower the deck to the lowest cutting position.
3. Remove both belt shields.
4. Remove the debris that has accumulated
around the cutter housings and the deck
surface.
5. Loosen the nut securing the belt guide. Note
the position of the belt guide for reinstallation.
6. Push inward on the idler arm to release the
tension on the belt.
7. Slip the belt over the top of the cutter housing
pulleys and remove the belt from the deck.
Deck Belt Installation
NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to
the routing decal on the top of the deck.
1. Wrap the deck belt around the electric clutch
pulley located on the engine shaft.
2. Route the belt forward and up onto the deck.
3. Place the belt around the spring loaded idler
pulley.
4. Wrap the belt around the stationary idler
pulley and around the mandrel housings.
5. Push inward on the idler arm and carefully
route the belt over the stationary idler pulley.
Once the belt is properly routed, slowly
release the idler arm to tension the belt.
6. Make sure the belt routing matches the deck
decal and that the belt does not have any
twists.
7. Tighten the belt guide and replace the belt
shields on both mandrel housings. The belt
guide should be perpendicular to the belt
when installation is complete.
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