Service Manual

7-24 Z Master Z400 Service Manual

MOWER DECKS/PTO

Replacing the Mower Deck Drive Belt

All Z 400 models

Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when

cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and cracks

are signs of a worn mower belt. Replace the mower belt

if any of these conditions are evident.

1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers

to the neutral locked position, and set the parking

brake.

2. Lifttheoorpanandremovethemowerbeltcovers

(Fig. 491).

Fig 491 PICT-0116

3. Loosen the two nuts located on the idler plate to

remove tension on the belt (Fig. 492).

Fig 492 PICT-0121

Fig 490 PICT-0390

2. Remove the spindle bearings and spacer (Fig. 490)

Z 100 Series (44” Deck)

Reverse the order of mower spindle removal

A. Spindle housing C. Spacer

B. Bearings (2)

Mower Spindle Assembly