Husqvarna LZF5227 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

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.

To replace deck belt
Remove deck belt.

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Park on a level surface. Apply park brake.

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Lower the deck to the lowest cutting position.

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Remove foot plate

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Remove screws from both the left and right 

belt shields, and remove shields.

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Remove any dirt or grass that may have 

accumulated around the cutter housings and 

entire deck surface.

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Use a ratchet with a 

9

/

16

" socket on the spring 

idler bolt to relieve the tension on the belt.

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Carefully roll the belt over the top of the cutter 

housing pulleys.

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Remove the belt from around the electric 

clutch on the engine shaft.

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Reverse the procedure for installation. See the 

decal on the top of the deck for belt routing 

information.

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After installation, check the belt for twists.

8011-622

8011-580