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
intothesquareholeinthexedidlerarm.Rotatethe
ratchet or breaker bar counterclockwise to move the
xedidlerarmuntilyoufeelincreasedresistance
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. Lifttheoorpanandremoveboththerightandleft
side mower belt cover (Fig. 440).