Dixon RAM 48ZT, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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V-belts
Check every 100 hours of operation. Check for severe
cracking and large nicks.
NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in normal
operation.
The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they
begin to slip from wear.
Deck Belt
Deck Belt Removal
Park on a level surface. Apply parking brake. 1.
Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position. 2.
Remove bolts from belt shields and remove 3.
shields.
Remove any dirt or grass that may have
4.
accumulated around the cutter housings and
entire deck surface.
Remove tension on the belt by moving the idler
5.
arm.
Carefully slip belt up over the top of the cutter
6.
housing pulleys and remove belt. Rolling belt over
the pulleys may damage the belt.
Deck Belt Installation
NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to
the routing decal on the top of the deck.
Wrap the deck belt around the electric clutch 1.
pulley that is located on the engine shaft.
Route the belt forward and up onto the deck.
2.
Place belt around spring loaded idler pulley. 3.
Wrap the belt around the stationary idler pulley 4.
and around the mandrel housings.
Push inward on the idler arm and carefully route
5.
belt over stationary idler pulley. Once belt is
properly routed, slowly release idler arm to tension
belt.
Double check belt routing to make sure it matches
6.
the routing decal, and the belt does not have any
twist. Correct as needed.
Replace belt shields on both mandrel housings
7.
and secure with fasteners.
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Check deck belt for excessive wear
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1. Belt shields
2. Idler arm
Removing the deck belt