20
JZT 2000
Series
Note: Always use Jacobsen replacement belts, not general purpose belts. Jacobsen
belts are specially designed for use on commercial mowers and will normally last longer.
BELT REPLACEMENT
ENGINE-CUTTERDECK (PTO) BELT
1. Set the cutterdeck in the lowest height-of-cut
position.
2. Attach a short extension to a 3/8" drive ratchet.
Insert the ratchet extension into the square hole
in the idler arm and use the ratchet to rotate the
idler assembly enough to remove the belt.
Remove the belt from the idlers and center
cutterdeck pulley. Push belt back under engine
deck.
3. Disconnect the electric clutch from the wire
harness at plug P.
4. Remove the carriage bolts securing torque
restraint Q to clutch R. Remove torque restraint.
5. Remove old belt from the machine.
6. Install a new belt by performing the these steps in
reverse order.