English-40MAINTENANCECutter HousingsGrease housings once weekly or every 40 to 50 hoursof use. Use a good synthetic grease. Pump grease inuntil a small amount purges from the poppet on theunderside of the deck. Check the torque of the pulleybolt (45 ft/lbs) should be maintained.Checking the parking BrakeVisually check that no damage is found on the lever,links, or switch belonging to the parking brake. Performa test drive and check that there is sufficient brakingaction.To adjust the parking brake, contact the Yazoo/Keesservice workshop.Checking the Deck beltCheck every 100 hours of operation. Check for severecracking and large nicks.NOTE: The belt will show some small cracksin normal operation.To replace belt:Lower the deck to its lowest position. Remove1.the foot plate and belt shields.Use a ratchet with a2. 9/16" socket on the springidler bolt to relieve the tension on the belt.Slide the belt off the pulley and remove the belt.3.Reverse the procedure for installation. See4.the decal on the top of deck for belt routinginformation.After installation is complete check the belt for5.twists.Checking the pump beltCheck belt every 100 hours for excessive wear.To replace belt, relieve tension on the deck beltand remove deck belt from clutch. (See deck beltinstructions on previous page.) Loosen bolt on theclutch tie down and rotate out of the way. Using a ½"drive ratchet inserted into the square hole in the pumpidler arm relieve the tension on the pump belt andremove belt.To reinstall belt, swing pump idler pulley out towardengine to route belt around it. Route belt around rightthe pulley for the left side first (right hand pulley in theillustration).Reinstall idler spring and use the ratchet to rotate idlerso the belt may be installed all the way around the lastpulley.8058-007Deck belt routing8011-623Slackening the belt tension8011-624Belt routing, hydraulic pumps