Service Manual

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Z Service Manual

Belt Installation

1. Install belt around the upper groove of the engine

drive pulley and then around the right side

transaxle pulley. Install idler spring to the front

spring bracket (Figure 26).

Figure 26

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2. Install the second drive belt around the left side

transaxle pulley and then work it around the

engine drive pulley. Install idler spring to the rear

spring bracket (Figure 27).

Figure 27

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3. Apply anti-seize lubricant on the crankshaft and

install the electric PTO clutch on the engine

crankshaft; make sure the slot on the clutch goes

into the clutch stop bracket.

NOTE: Loctite 242 should be applied to the threads of

the clutch bolt before installing. Torque the clutch bolt

to 50 - 60 ft. lbs. Reinstall the electrical plug

connection into the clutch.

Figure 28

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4. Install the mower drive belt around the electric

PTO clutch.

5. Reconnect the negative battery cable and turn the

fuel ON at the fuel valve, located under the fuel

tank.