7-36 Z Master 597 Diesel Series Service Manual
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1. Loosen the 4 bolts holding the rear bumper
assembly and remove from the unit (Fig. 517).
Fig 517 DSC-2595
2. On the left side of the unit is the spring loaded idler
pulley for the mower drive belt; note the square hole
in the idler bracket (Fig. 518).
Fig 518 DSC-2650
Fig 516 DSC-2595
6. Install the rear bumper assembly and tighten the 4
bolts (Fig. 516).
Left Hand Mower Idler Assembly
Removal
Note: Rear tire removed for clarity.
MOWER DECKS
3. Insert a 3/8” drive ratchet with a 12” extension into
the square hole in the idler bracket. Pull back to
relieve tension on the idler bracket. Remove the
mower drive belt from the idler pulley (Fig. 519).
Fig 519 DSC-2651