Snapper 421622BVE important safety instructions Belt Replacement

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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. 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 and vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.

4.5.2. BELT REPLACEMENT

1.Follow WARNING statement found on this page.

2.Check fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove tank. Refer to Section “REMOVING FUEL TANK”. If 3/4 or less, proceed to next step.

3.Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper.

4.Route new belt through engine belt guide up to engine pulley. See Figure 4.14.

ENGINE

DRIVE

PULLEY

ENGINE

BELT

GUIDE

FIGURE 4.14

5.Move transmission shift lever to the neutral (N) position.

6.Rotate clutch yoke (clutch yoke shown in Figure 4.10) out with your hand and work belt between drive disc and rubber driven disc.

7.To clear the primary chain case, move transmission shift lever to the #5 position. Route belt around drive disc and into drive pulley belt groove. See Figure 4.14.

8.Remove idler. See Figure 4.15.

9.Route belt onto spindle pulley. Make sure belt is inside spindle belt guide and idler belt guide. Route belt as shown in Figure 4.15.

10.Reinstall idler removed in Step 8. The idler belt guide tab should be positioned in the hole located on idler arm. Tighten idler pulley bolt securely.

REMOVE

STATIONARY

IDLER

RIGHT

REMOVE

SPINDLE

TENSION

 

IDLER

LEFT

 

SPINDLE

 

FIGURE 4.15

11.Adjust belt guide. See Figure 4.16 for proper belt- to-belt guide clearances.

12.Reinstall mower drive belt cover.

1/16

LEFT

SPINDLE

1/16”

RIGHT

SPINDLE

FIGURE 4.16

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Contents Rear Engine Riding Mower Series Manual No -4388 Rev 1, 8/27/01Important Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Introduction NomenclatureOPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear Adjustment PRE-START Check ListStarting & Operation Engine Electric Start On NextStarting & Operation Engine Electric StartEngine Manual Start Starting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower Blade Wheel DriveStopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. Engine Mower BladeCutting Height Adjustment Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park BrakeDo not park the machine on slopes Reverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideService After First 5 Hours Service Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower BladeAdjusting Mower Blade Change Engine OILService After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive Belt Service Brake / Park BrakeTOP View of Belt Routing Blade BrakeService Every 25 Operating Hours Battery Fluid LevelClean Mower Deck Lubrication Grease FittingsService Annually EngineFuel Filter Every TWO Years Storage OUT of SeasonRemoving Fuel Tank Engine Adjustments & Repair Mower Drive Belt AdjustmentBlade Brake Adjustment Mower Deck Adjustment Side To Side LevelnessFront to Rear Levelness Service BRAKE/PARK Brake Adjustment Adjustment From Previous Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear LimitsBlade Drive Belt Replacement Blade SharpeningBelt Removal Belt Replacement Battery Battery Removal Battery InstallationBattery Service Battery StorageNEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Battery TestingSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action StopLoss Of Traction Blades Not CuttingCutting Grass ImproperlySubject Service Reference To be Performed PagesYear Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Copyright 2001` Snapper INC ALL Rights Reserved
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421622BVE specifications

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