Snapper MRP218014T, MCR5215014KWV Stretch Belt Pulley Position, Standard Belt Pulley Position

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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

WARNING

Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. Never use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage.

4.4.1.Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Standard and Stretch Type Belts) (Continued From Previous Page)

6.Remove the belt cover located under deck.

7.Standard Belt: Lift the drive disc off the idler arm and remove worn belt.

7.A. Stretch Belt: Lift the drive disc up and remove worn belt.

8.Loop one end of new belt over engine pulley and insert the other end through slot in deck. Refer to Figure 4.18 & 4.18A.

STRETCH BELT PULLEY POSITION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down. Oil from crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If contamination does occur, the air filter will have to be replaced.

3. Remove the driven disc. Refer to Section on

“Replacing Rubber Driven Disc Ring” for driven disc

assembly removal procedure.

4. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels and remove

blade and blade hub. Assistance from another

person may be necessary to hold mower in the

tilted position.

5. Hold the slotted end of the drive disc bolt with a

screwdriver and remove the nut and internal tooth

SLOT IN END

OF DRIVE DISC

BOLT

DECK BRACKET (PARTIALLY SHOWN)

DRIVE DISC

BUSHING

BOLT RETAINER

INTERNAL TOOTH LOCKWASHER

lock washer. See Figure 4.19.

STANDARD BELT PULLEY POSITION

DRIVE DISC

 

SLOT IN END

 

OF DRIVE DISC

POSITION

BOLT

SCRAPER TO

 

 

CLEAR “V” OF

BUSHING

PULLEY

 

IDLER

ARM

BOLT RETAINER

IDLER

SPRINGINTERNAL TOOTH

LOCKWASHER

DECK BRACKET (PARTIALLY SHOWN)

NUT

NUT

FIGURE 4.19

9.Loop the belt around the pulley on the bottom of the drive disc.

10.Reinstall drive disc and retaining hardware. IMPORTANT: 1) The square shoulder of the drive disc bolt must fit into the square hole of the bushing. 2) The square end of bushing must fit into the bracket slot.

11.Reinstall belt cover and tighten bolts securely.

12.Reinstall blade hub and cutter blade. Recommended torque for blade cap screw is 30 to 40 ft. lbs.

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FIGURE 4.19

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Contents Steel Deck Walk Mowers M Model Series Important Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Introduction NomenclaturePRE-START Check List Starting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & BladePrimer Models Push & Non Commercial Self-Propelled Choke ModelsCommercial Only Handle Height AdjustmentStarting & Operation 2.2.2. Engine & Blade Propelling MowerCutting Height Adjustment Swivel Wheel Lock and Unlock Swivel Wheel Models OnlyRecycling Operation Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OIL Check Grease Level in TransmissionOn Next Check Engine Drive Belt Storage ProcedureCheck Mower Blade Check Transmission POLY-V BeltBlade Sharpening Ninja Blade Wear LimitWheel Drive Control Adjustment Drive Spring Repair/Replacement Driven Disc ServiceCleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc Driven Disc AdjustmentReplacing Rubber Driven Disc Ring Commercial Model Replacing Rubber Driven Disc Non-Commercial Model Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Assembly Commercial Models Belt Service 18AStretch Belt Pulley Position Standard Belt Pulley PositionAdjustments & Repair Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Service Performed EachClean Sponge Element Engine Manual 100Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Page Page Steel Deck Walk Behind Mowers M Model Series

MCR5215014KWV, EMRP215014B, MRP218014T, MR5014B, MCRP215014KWV specifications

The Snapper MCRP215014KWV, MR5014B, MRP218014T, EMRP215014B, and MCR5215014KWV represent a suite of advanced lawn care and landscaping equipment designed for optimal performance and user experience. These models incorporate cutting-edge technology and engineering to deliver reliability, efficiency, and ease of use for both residential and commercial operators.

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