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Section 3: Mower Deck
7/30/12
ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor
®
Zero Turn Mowers 357-388SM
Table of Contents
Figure 3-7
Figure 3-8
Figure 3-9
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Pulley and Blade Hub Removal
Refer to Figure 3-7:
1.
Chock wheels to secure mower and prevent
movement while repairs are made.
2.
Remove the floor panel to access the over center
latch. See “Floor Panel Removal” on page 15.
3.
Loosen deck belt tension by pulling the securing pin
on the over center latch assembly and rotate counter
clockwise to disengage the latch. Remove belt from
the clutch.
4.
Loosen and remove pulley retaining nut on spindle
assembly to be removed and remove pulley.
Refer to Figure 3-8:
5.
Loosen and remove blade bolt from spindle
assembly to be removed and remove blade.
6.
Loosen and remove the four spindle assembly
retaining nuts on top of the deck for the spindle
assembly to be removed. Pull the spindle assembly
out though the bottom of the mower deck.
Pulley and Blade Hub Installation
Refer to Figure 3-9:
1.
Insert spindle hub assembly though the bottom of the
deck and attach with bolts, lock washers, and nuts.
Tighten in a cross pattern until properly torqued.
2.
Align and install the drive pulley onto the spindle with
key and locknut. Tighten locknut to the correct
torque.
3.
Install blade washer and blade onto the spindle
assembly and tighten bolt to approximately 45 ft/lbs.
4.
Ensure correct belt routing per “Deck Drive Belt
Removal & Installation” on page 64.
5.
Tighten belt by rotating the over center latch
assembly clockwise until the latch assembly
engages. Secure the over center latch with the latch
pin.
6.
Perform belt tension adjustments as per instructions
on “Deck Drive Belt Adjustment” on page 49.
NOTE: Do not over tighten blade bolt as this bolt
will tighten during operation of the mower.
