V-Belts - Husqvarna P-ZT 54 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE

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.
Deck Belt
Deck Belt Removal
Park on a level surface. Apply park brake. Lower
the deck into the lowest cutting position.
1. Remove foot plate and belt shields.
2. Remove dirt or grass that may have
accumulated around the cutter housings and
entire deck surface.
3. With a 1/2" breaker bar and using the square
opening in the idler arm, shift the arm counter
clockwise to relieve the tension on the belt.
4. Carefully lift the belt over the top of the cutter
housing pulleys.
5. Remove the belt guide hardware with a 1/2"
wrench and set belt guide aside.
6. Remove the belt from around the electric
clutch on the engine shaft.
Deck Belt Installation
NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to
the routing decal on the cutting deck.
1. Place the belt around all the pulleys except
the center spindle pulley.
2. With a 1/2" breaker bar, shift the idler arm
counter clockwise. When there is enough
slack, slip the belt onto the center spindle
pulley.
3. Reinstall the belt guide removed in Step 5
above.
4. Check belt routing to make sure it matches
the routing decal and that the belt does not
have twists.
5. Adjust belt tension by turning the eyebolt until
there is approximately 22,2 mm -25,4 mm of
threads showing outside the nut.
6. Belt tension must be set to 60-70 lbs.
7. Replace belt shields on both mandrel
housings and secure with fasteners.
8. Check belt routing to make sure it matches
the routing decal and that the belt does not
have twists.
Pump Belt
The belts are not adjustable and need to be
replaced if they begin to slip from wear.
1. Park the mower on a level surface. Engage
the park brake.
2. Remove the deck belt.
3. Remove clutch stop to access the belt.
4. Disconnect clutch wire.
5. With a 1/2" breaker bar and using the square
opening in the idler arm, shift the arm to
create slack in the belt.
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