Snapper ELT145H33FBV important safety instructions Blade Belt Adjustment 33 Deck from previous

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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR

4.2.2.BLADE BELT ADJUSTMENT – 33” Deck (Continued from previous page)

IMPORTANT: If deck front to rear level is not correct, this could cause blade belt problems.

6.Move blade engagement lever to "ON".

7.Measure blade cable extension spring. Spring should extend 1" +/-1/8" for proper belt tension. See Figure 4.3

BLADE CABLE

EXTENSION

SPRING

X

X + 1” +/- 1/8”

FIGURE 4.3

8.To adjust tension, remove extension rod mounting bolt and nut. See Figure 4.4.

9.Move extension rod to next hole towards rear of deck and secure with mounting bolt and nut.

10.Measure extension spring with blade engagement lever in the "ON" and "OFF" positions. See Figure 4.3. Continue adjustment until tension is correct.

IMPORTANT: Blade brake function must be verified after performing blade belt adjustment.

11.Check blade brake. Refer to Section “CHECK BLADE BRAKE”. Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less when turned off.

4.2.3ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE (33” Decks Only)

1.Select a point on the deck and mark for reference.

2.Mark blade tips as “A” and “B”.

3.Rotate blade until blade tip “A” is at deck reference mark.

4.Measure the distance between deck lip and blade tip. Note the measurement. See Figure 4.5.

LEAST TENSION

MOST TENSION

EXTENSION

ROD

MOUNTING

NUT & BOLT

FIGURE 4.4

MEASURE THE

DISTANCE

BETWEEN DECK

LIP AND BLADE TIP

FIGURE 4.5

NOTE: On 33” decks, the measurement between the blade tip and deck lip should be 5/16".

5.Repeat steps 2 and 3 with blade tip “B”.

6.If measurement between blade tips and deck are different and there is more than 1/16” difference between blade tip measurements, adjust blade as follows:

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Contents Model Number Explanation European Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series FImportant Safety Instructions From Previous OperationTable of Contents Components Controls FamiliarizationFamiliarization Decals / Symbols Turtle Slow Rabbit Fast Neutral Reverse Shift Cover Decal OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear Adjustment PRE-START ChecklistOFF Starting & Operation Starting EngineStopping Wheel Drive Starting & Operation 2.3.2. Starting Wheel DriveStarting Mower Blade Stopping ENGINE, BLADE, Wheel Drive Stopping EngineReleasing Park Brake Setting Park BrakeCutting Height Adjustment Stopping Stopping Mower BladeRolling Tractor with Engine OFF Rolling Hydro Models Check Blade Brake Service After First 5 HoursIntroduction Change Engine OILCheck 33 Deck Drive Belt Service Every 25 Operating Hours Check EngineMower Components Tractor Lubrication Fuel Filter Annually END of Each SeasonSpark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission OIL Annually END of Each Season 3.4.2. Fuel FilterOn next Engine Adjustments & RepairBlade Brake Adjustment Deck Blade Brake AdjustmentAdjusting Mower Blade 33 Decks Only Blade Belt Adjustment 33 Deck from previousSide View of Deck Deck Level Adjustment Side to Side Deck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Front Lift ROD Deck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Sector PlatesShifter Adjustment Tractor Drive Components 4.3.1. Brake AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear Limits Shifter Adjustment from previousNinja Blade Sharpening Mower Blade ReplacementNinja Blade Wear Limits Standard Blade SharpeningTraction drive belt removal Mower Blade ReplacementTraction Drive Belt Replacement Traction Drive Belt Replacement Mower Deck RemovalView from Underneath Tractor Traction drive belt replacementTraction drive belt removal from previous Mower Deck RemovalDeck Drive Belt Traction drive belt replacement from previousDeck Belt Removal & Replacement Deck Belt Removal & Replacement 33 Deck Drive BeltBattery Storage Battery Battery RemovalBattery Installation Battery ServiceNEW Battery Preparation Battery TestingAvailable Accessories Electrical System Electrical System Troubleshooting Guide Uneven tire pressure Bring to proper pressure ELT145H33FBV Tractor Drive Belts Mower BladesModel No Engine to Transmission Engine to Deck Standard NinjaDisclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyService Notes Service Notes Service Notes European Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series F