Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
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WARNING!
The engine and the exhaust system,
become very hot during operation.
Risk for burns if touched. Allow engine
and exhaust system before servicing.
EZT Belt
To replace EZT belt
Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the park
brake.
EZT belt removal
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the fan blades on
the EZT as this can affect cooling or damage the EZT.
1. Remove the deck belt (see To Replace Deck Belt
in this section of the manual).
2. Create slack in the belt by pushing the spring
loaded idler arm inward. Rotate arm to release
belt tension.
3. The belt should now be able to be removed from
the engine pulley and EZT pulleys.
Belt installation
1. Wrap the EZT belt around the EZT pulleys.
2. Route the belt around the inside of the idler pulley.
3. Wrap the belt around the engine pulley.
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your hands
with gloves and/or wrap blades with a
heavy cloth when handling.
The sharpening of blades should be
carried out by an authorized service
workshop.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special blade bolt is heat treated.
Replace with a Husqvarna bolt if required.
Do not use lower grade hardware than
specified.
Cutting Blades
To attain the best mowing effect, it is important that
blades are well sharpened and not damaged.
Replace blades that have been bent or cracked when
hitting obstacles.
Let the service workshop decide whether a blade
with large nicks can be repaired/ground or must be
replaced. Balance the blades after sharpening.
Check the blade mounts.
Blade Replacement
1. Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.
2. Install new or resharpened blade with stamped
GRASS SIDE facing towards ground/grass
(down) or THIS SIDE UP facing deck and cutter
housing.
3. Seat the blade's opening firmly onto the cutter
housing.
4. Tighten blade bolt securely.
5. Torque blade bolt to 90 ft/lbs (122 Nm).
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1. Blade
2. Cutter housing
3. Blade bolt (special)
Blade attachment