Deck Belt; Deck Belt Removal - Husqvarna MZ25 Operator's Manual

Deck Belt

Deck Belt Removal

Park on a level surface. Apply parking brake. Lower
the deck into the lowest cutting position.
1. Remove foot plate and belt shields.
2. Using a ratchet with a 9/16" socket on the
spring idler bolt to relieve the tension on the
belt.
3. Remove any dirt or grass that may have
accumulated around the cutter housings and
entire deck surface.
4. Carefully roll the belt over the top of the
cutter housing pulleys.
5. Remove the belt from around the electric
clutch on the engine shaft.
6. The belt can now be removed.
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 that is located on the engine shaft.
2. Route the belt forward and up onto the deck.
3. Place belt around 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
belt over stationary idler pulley. Once belt is
properly routed, slowly release idler arm to tension
belt.
6. Double check belt routing to make sure it matches
the routing decal, and the belt does not have any
twist. Correct as needed.
7. Adjust tension
8. Replace belt shields on both mandrel housings
and secure with fasteners.
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