Husqvarna 115 312526R1 Operator's Manual

123 4567maINTeNaNCe3880158-063Slackening the belt tensioner8058-061Belt routing, deck beltDeck BeltDeck Belt RemovalPark on a level surface. Apply park brake.Lower thedeck into the lowest cutting position.Remove foot plate and belt shields.1.Using a ratchet or breaker bar with a2. 9/16" socketon the spring idler bolt, relieve the tension onthe belt.Remove any dirt or grass that may have3.accumulated around the cutter housings andentire deck surface.Carefully roll the belt over the top of the cutter4.housing pulleys.Remove the belt from around the electric clutch5.on the engine shaft and off the mower deck.Deck Belt InstallationNoTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to therouting decal on the deck.Wrap the deck belt around the electric clutch1.pulley that is located on the engine shaft.Route the belt forward between the spring2.loaded and stationary pulleys.Place belt around spring loaded idler pulley.3.Wrap the belt around the stationary idler pulley4.and around the mandrel housings.Push inward on the idler arm and carefully5.route belt over stationary idler pulley. once beltis properly routed, slowly release idler arm totension belt.Check that there are not twists in the belt and6.that the routing matches the routing decal.Replace belt shields on both mandrel housings7.and secure with fasteners.