Snapper How to Change and Adjust the Drive Belt on Riding Mowers
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Maintenance

!

WARNING

!

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or

 

repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade.

B

Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug

 

wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine

 

and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all

 

parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap

A

must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.

Mower Drive Belt Adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

(For 28” & 30” Decks Only)

 

 

 

 

 

1. Remove the mower drive belt cover. Refer to the sec-

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 36: Mower belt adjustment

 

 

tion entitled “CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT”.

 

 

2. Move the blade lever up and over to the “ON” position.

5. When belt adjustment is complete, it will be necessary

3. Place the deck cutting height lever in the third position

 

to check Clutch/Brake Cable slack. Disengage the park-

 

(middle notch). Measure the belt spacing (B, Figure 35)

 

 

 

ing brake and allow the pedal (A, Figure 37) to remain

 

between the idler pulley (A) and belt. The distance

 

 

 

in the engaged wheel drive (Up) position. The

 

 

should measure 1-1/4” but no less than 1”.

 

 

 

 

clutch/brake cable should have approximately 3/16” of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

slack. If the cable d

es ot have slack adjustment of

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

cable must be perf

rmed:

 

 

 

 

Peel back he rubber clutch/brake pedal pad and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

push one ferrule (B) through the hole (C) in the

 

 

 

 

pedal o a ain slack in the cable.

 

 

 

 

 

Re he k the cable for the approximate 3/16” of

 

 

 

 

 

slack. Replace the pedal pad when adjustment is

 

 

 

 

complete.

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT: Too much slack may cause improper clutching,

 

A

 

and braking could be affected. Too little slack may cause

 

 

 

 

improper clutch function. Recheck the service brake/park

 

Figure 35: Measuring the belt spacing

brake and readjust if necessary. Refer to the section entitled

 

“SERVICE BRAKE/PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT”.

 

 

 

 

 

4. If the distance is less than 1”, adjust b lt nsion:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Move the blade lever to the “OFF” position.

 

 

 

 

 

Loosen the hardware (A, Figure 36) that secures

 

 

 

C

 

the clamp that anchors the front frame assembly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

 

(B)to the rear main case.

Pull the front frame forward until the belt spacing,

B

with the blade lever “ON”, measures 1-1/4”.

 

Retighten the hardware that secures the clamp.

 

Make sure the hardware is tightened securely.

 

IMPORTANT: The SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider Models with

 

33” decks do not require belt tension adjustment. But, if the

A

front frame assembly clamp is loosened for any reason,

 

recheck the belt spacing between the idler pulley and belt.

 

With the blade lever in the “ON” position, the distance

 

should measure 1-3/4”.

 

 

Figure 37: Clutch/brake cable adjustment

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Contents Not For Manual No Rev. ‘-’Equipment EngineTable of Contents Preparation Operator SafetyProtection for Children Protection against Tipovers From Previous ColumnProtection against Tipovers Operation Safe Handling of GasolineTowing Maintenance Decal Identification Remove Battery Before StartingHeight of Cut Safety Panel Parking Brake Battery WarningReverse Lockout Features and Controls Park Brake Latch Fuel TankOperation Before Starting To avoid damaging the emissions systemCarefully Make certain the Blade Lever A, is OFF position Operation Starting and OperationEngine Electric Start Start, release the key, make sure the Clutch/Brake Pedal isHousing. Never allow rope to snap back Engine Manual StartReproduction Figu Engagi g the clutch/brake pedal Mower BladeWheel Drive Figu 15 St ppi g the mower blade OperationStopping Engine Wheel Drive, Blade ProceStopping Engine, Wheel Drive Cutting Height AdjustmentRe 18 Cutting height adjustment BladeAte blades in reverse. Stop BLADES, Look and see Reverse Lockout MechanismReverse Lockout Mechanism Override While backingMaintenance Maintenance Chart Tractor and Mower EngineCheck Mower Blade MaintenanceService Engine Air Cleaner Change Engine OilBlade Brake Service Brake / Park BrakeCheck the Blade Drive Belt Reverse Lockout Mechanism Safety Interlock System ChecksCheck Engine Lubrication Grease FittingsFront Wheel Bearing Lubrication Clean Mower Deck Mower Deck Linkage LubricationMower Deck Levelness Mower Blade Spindle LubricationInspect for lubricant on the internal parts Additional engine serviceRear Axle Bearing Lubrication Replace with a new plugRepro Duction Avoi Damaging the emissions system Storage Out of SeasonFuel Filter Automatic Blade Brake should stop the blades wi hin Engine Adjustments and RepairBlade Brake Adjustment Re 31 Measuring blade brake clearanceMower Deck Adjustment Side-To-Side Levelness Mower Deck Adjustment Front-to-Rear LevelnessRemove the mower drive belt cover. Refer to the sec Mower Drive Belt AdjustmentEs ot have slack adjustment Tion entitled Check Mower Drive BeltRear Engine Rider Drive Components Service Brake / Park Brake AdjustmentBottom of the housing Measurement should be 3/4Mower Blade Replacement Blade Wear LimitsBelt Removal Mower Drive Belt ReplacementBelt Replacement Ut ng f 30 inch decksBattery Installation BatteryBattery Removal Fig re 49 Battery connectionsCharge the battery. Refer to the section entitled Battery ChargingBattery Storage Troubleshooting Adjust side to side level Move lever to the on positionWarranty Warranty PeriodSlope Guide 2811524BV 2812524BVE 3014524BVE 3317524BVE Common Service PartsPower Rating

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