Textron 742105, Setup, Parts & Maintenance Manual

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JZT 1000
Series
Note: Always use Jacobsen replacement belts, not general purpose belts. Jacobsen
belts are specially designed for use on commercial mowers and will normally last longer.
BELT REPLACEMENT
ENGINE-CUTTERDECK (PTO) BELT
1.
Raise the seat and grass collection hopper or
utility box.
2. Disconnect the electric clutch from the wire
harness at plug P .
3. Remove the carriage bolts securing torque
retraint Q to the clutch.
4. Insert the square drive end of a 3/8” ratchet or
bracker bar into the square hole in the idler arm
and use the ratchet handle to rotate the idler
assembly enough to remove the belt from the
idler and gearbox pulley.
5. Work the belt out of the space between the
gearbox pulley and the frame and remove it from
the electric clutch pulley.
6. Install the new belt by doing steps 1 through 4 in
reverse order.