Snapper ELT150H33IBV Mower Blade Replacement, Traction Drive Belt Replacement

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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR

4.4.5. 33" MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT (Continued)

6.Install new blade, part number 3-4168, onto blade mounting bar.

7.Torque blade to 30 to 40 ft lbs. of torque.

4.4.6 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

It is necessary to remove deck in order to replace belts. Remove deck as follows:

1.Place tractor on a firm, level surface such as a driveway or garage floor and set the park brake.

2.Turn engine “OFF”. Remove key.

3.Lower the deck to lowest setting.

4.Disconnect the deck lift rod from the front lift arm. See Figure 4.22.

FRONT LIFT

ARM

FRONT LIFT

ROD

WASHER

HAIR PIN

FIGURE 4.22

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool.

4.4.6TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Removal

5.Remove hair pins from the front deck hanger

rod. See Figure 4.23.

RIGHT

SIDE

SHOWN

FRONT

AXLE

FRONT DECK

HANGER ROD

FRONT LIFT ARM

HAIR PIN

FIGURE 4.23

6.Hold front of deck "UP" and slide the front deck hanger rod to the right and out then lower the front of deck to the ground.

7.Remove hair pin and flat washer from rear deck hanger bracket on both sides of tractor.

8.Make note of hole used in sector plates.

9.Slide sector plates off of rear deck hanger brackets.

10.Slide deck forward.

Remove deck drive belt from engine pulley bottom groove. See Figure 4.24.

33” BELT GUIDES SHOWN

ENGINE PULLEY

BOTTOM GROOVE

FIGURE 4.24

12.Slide deck back and disconnect spring from tension idler.

13.Pull deck from under tractor from R.H. side.

Traction drive belt removal

1.Remove two belt guide mounting bolts from each side of tractor frame. See Figure 4.25.

BELT GUIDE

MOUNTING

BOLTS (2 EACH

SIDE)

BELT

GUIDE

FIGURE 4.25

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Contents Model Number Explanation 150Preparation Protection for ChildrenProtection Against Tipovers Maintenance OperationTable of Contents Familiarization Components ControlsFamiliarization Decals / Symbols Lights on Engine OFF Engine on Start PRE-START Checklist OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear AdjustmentStarting & Operation Starting Engine OFFStopping ENGINE, BLADE, Wheel Drive Stopping Engine Starting & Operation 2.3.2. Starting Wheel DriveStarting Mower Blade Stopping Wheel DriveStopping Stopping Mower Blade Setting Park BrakeCutting Height Adjustment Releasing Park BrakeRolling Tractor with Engine OFF Rolling Hydro Models Reverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideChange Engine OIL Service After First 5 HoursIntroduction Check Blade BrakeMower Components Service Every 25 Operating Hours Check EngineCheck 33 Deck Drive Belt Tractor Lubrication Annually END of Each Season Fuel FilterSpark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission OIL Annually END of Each Season 3.4.2. Fuel FilterFrom Previous Deck Blade Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairBlade Brake Adjustment On nextBlade Belt Adjustment 33 Deck from previous Adjusting Mower Blade 33 Decks OnlySide View of Deck Deck Level Adjustment Side to Side Deck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Sector Plates Deck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Front Lift RODShifter Adjustment Tractor Drive Components 4.3.1. Brake AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear Limits Standard Blade Sharpening Mower Blade ReplacementNinja Blade Wear Limits Ninja Blade SharpeningTraction Drive Belt Replacement Mower Deck Removal Mower Blade ReplacementTraction Drive Belt Replacement Traction drive belt removalView from Underneath Tractor Traction drive belt replacementTraction drive belt removal from previous Deck Belt Removal & Replacement 33 Deck Drive Belt Traction drive belt replacement from previousDeck Belt Removal & Replacement Deck Drive BeltBattery Service Battery Battery RemovalBattery Installation Battery StorageBattery Testing NEW Battery PreparationAvailable Accessories Available ELT150H33IBV AccessoriesElectrical System Schematics Briggs & Stratton with Lights Troubleshooting Guide Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionUneven tire pressure Bring to proper pressure Ninja Tractor Drive Belts Mower BladesModel No Engine to Transmission Engine to Deck Standard ELT150H33IBVEYear Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyService Notes Service Notes European Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series

ELT150H33IBV specifications

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