How to Put the Belt Back on a Huskavarna Riding Lawnmower

Husqvarna lawnmowers, such as the iZ series, are zero turn mowers that look and work quite differently than traditional rear wheel-powered lawn tractors. Zero turn mowers situate the driver over the mower deck and they use traction bars to maneuver the mower instead of a steering wheel. Although this type of mower might look intimidating to work on, simple tasks such as replacing the mower deck drive belt are relatively straightforward.

Instructions

- 1
  Lift the mower blade into the upright position via the lift bar and lock it in place just as you would do when storing the mower. This creates a straight line between all of the pulleys that control the mower deck drive system.
- 2
  Remove the sheet metal screws that secure the belt guards over the belt system in the center of the mowing deck. Use a screwdriver to remove them and then place the covers off to the side.
- 3
  Locate the idler pulley mounting bracket. It is the only pulley with a spring attached. Push the pulley away from the belt and then slip the belt over the pulley to release tension on the belt.
- 4
  Remove the belt from the pulleys on the mower deck and then place the new belt onto the deck.
- 5
  Push in on the idler pulley and then place the belt around the pulley. Let go of the idler pulley to lock the belt in place.
- 6
  Place the covers onto the deck and secure them with the sheet metal screws and the screwdriver.

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