V-Belts; Deck Belt Installation; Deck Belt Removal - Husqvarna RZ46i Operator's Manual

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 Removal

1. Park on a level surface. Apply parking brake.
2. Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position.
3. Remove bolts from belt shields and remove
shields.
4. Remove any dirt or grass that may have
accumulated around the cutter housings and
entire 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. Carefully slip the belt over the top of the cutter
housing pulleys and remove 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 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 the belt is
properly routed, slowly release the idler arm to
tension belt.
6. Double check belt routing to make sure it
matches the decal affixed to the deck, and the
belt does not have any twist. Correct if needed.
7. Tighten the belt guide and replace belt shields on
both mandrel housings and secure with fasteners.
NOTE: The belt guide should be perpendicular to
the belt when installation is complete.
MAINTENANCE
1. Belt shields
2. Belt guide
3. Idler arm
Removing the deck belt
Belt routing
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