Snapper ELT145H33FBV Mower Blade Replacement, Traction Drive Belt Replacement

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 30 to 40 ft lbs.

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 4.23.

FRONT LIFT

ARM

FRONT LIFT

ROD

WASHER

HAIR PIN

FIGURE 4.23

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 4.24.

RIGHT

SIDE

SHOWN

FRONT

AXLE

FRONT DECK

HANGER ROD

FRONT LIFT ARM

HAIR PIN

FIGURE 4.24

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 4.25.

33” BELT GUIDES SHOWN

ENGINE PULLEY

BOTTOM GROOVE

FIGURE 4.25

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 4.26.

BELT GUIDE

MOUNTING

BOLTS (2 EACH

SIDE)

BELT

GUIDE

FIGURE 4.26

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