Snapper S21, SP21, SPV21, SPV21S, SPV21E important safety instructions Belt Service

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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.

4.4BELT SERVICE

On self-propelled mowers, the engine belt transmits power from the engine to the transmission that powers the rear wheels. Should the belt become worn, it could cause slippage, which would impair mower performance. The condition of the engine belt should be checked after every 25 hours of mower operation.

4.4.1.Engine Drive Belt Replacement 1. Empty fuel tank.

2.Remove blade. Refer to Section “Blade Sharpening”.

3.Remove rear cover of mower. Refer to Section “Rear Cover Removal & Installation”.

4.SINGLE SPEED MODELS

a. Loosen (do not remove) engine mounting bolts securing belt guides, and swing belt guides out away from engine pulley. See Figure 4.8.

b. Replace belt, noting belt routing in Figure 4.8.

c. Replace belt guides, allowing approx 1/16” spacing between guides and belt. Torque engine mounting bolts to 40 ft-lbs.

d. Replace blade and rear cover.

5.VARIABLE SPEED MODELS

a. Loosen (do not remove) engine mounting bolts securing belt guides, and swing belt guides out away from engine pulley. Also loosen nut securing transmission belt guide, and swing guide back away from transmission pulley. See Figure 4.9.

b. Loosen (do not remove) nuts securing ground speed idler pulleys to idler plate to ease removal of belt. See Figure 4.9.

c. Replace belt, noting belt routing in Figure 4.9.

d. Replace belt guides, allowing approx 1/16” spacing between guides and belt. Torque engine mounting bolts to 40 ft-lbs. Retighten idler pulley bolts, making sure idler belt guide is aligned as shown in Figure 4.9. e. Replace blade and rear cover.

LOOSEN ENGINE

MOUNTING BOLTS;

SWING BELT GUIDES

AWAY FROM ENGINE

PULLEY

ENGINE

ENGINE

PULLEY

PULLEY

 

WHEN REPLACING BELT

 

GUIDES, ALLOW 1/16”

 

SPACING BETWEEN BELT

 

GUIDE AND BELT

REPLACE

 

DRIVE BELT

REPLACE

 

DRIVE BELT

 

 

GROUND

 

SPEED IDLER

SINGLE

VARIABLE

SPEED

SPEED

MODELS

MODELS

 

TRANSMISSION

 

PULLEY

 

LOOSEN NUT; SWING

 

BELT GUIDE AWAY

FIGURE 4.8

FROM TRANSMISSION

 

PULLEY

LOOSEN

ENGINE

MOUNTING

BOLTS; SWING

BELT GUIDES

AWAY FROM

ENGINE

PULLEY

WHEN REPLACING BELT

GUIDES, ALLOW 1/16”

SPACING BETWEEN BELT

GUIDE AND BELT

LOOSEN (DO

NOT REMOVE)

THESE NUTS

TRANSMISSION

PULLEY

FIGURE 4.9

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Contents Option Designation Cutting Width ‘Easy Line’ Variable Speed Model Self Propelled Model21 21 Cutting Width Swivel Front Wheels Electric Start Important Safety Instructions From Previous ColumnFrom Previous Do not refuel the machine indoorsImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Model SPV21 Shown Introduction NomenclaturePRE-START Check List Starting & Operation Engine & BladePropelling Mower Self Propelled Models Only Handle Height AdjustmentStopping Cutting Height Adjustment Each Notch Raises CUTRecycling Operation To Remove Recycling CoverInstallation of Side Discharge Installation of Grass BAGDeflector Door Type BagService After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OIL Service PeriodicCheck Mower Blade Check Engine Drive BeltStorage Procedure Mower Blade Replacement Standard Blade Wear Limit Blade SharpeningWheel Drive Control Adjustment Top of transmission pulley removed for clarityTo decrease minimum ground speed To adjust idler spring tensionTo increase minimum ground speed Belt Service Engine Drive Belt Replacement 1. Empty fuel tankBattery Service NEW Battery Preparation Battery ServiceBattery Storage Battery TestingRear Cover Removal & Installation Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionService Performed Each MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts100 USE HRS SeasonYear Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Snapper Product Registration Form Page 21 ‘EASY LINE’ Walk Behind Mowers