Service Manual

7-10 Z Master Z400 Service Manual
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MOWER DECKS/PTO
Mower Deck Removal
9. Insert a ratchet or breaker bar with a short extension
intothesquareholeinthexedidlerarm.Rotatethe
ratchet or breaker bar counterclockwise to move the
xedidlerarmuntilyoufeelincreasedresistance
and the spring-loaded idler pulley stops moving.
Note: Do not increase the belt tension beyond the
point where the xed idler arm stops.
Tighten the nut on the slotted idler plate (Fig. 438).
Fig 438 PICT-0315
10. Tighten the pivot bolt (Fig. 439).
Fig 439 PICT-0316
Fig 441 PICT-0375
3. With a spring puller, remove the spring from the idler
arm assembly to remove tension on the belt (Fig.
441).
Fig 440 PICT-0374
Z 100 Series (44” Deck)
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boththerightandleft
side mower belt cover (Fig. 440).