Snapper 421618BVE 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 Manual No -7042 REV , 8/20/99 Rear Engine Riding Mower SeriesImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Nomenclature Control PanelIntroduction PRE-START Check List OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear AdjustmentOn Next Starting & Operation Engine Electric StartEngine Manual Start Starting & OperationEngine Electric Start Wheel Drive Starting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower BladeMower Blade Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. EngineDo not park the machine on slopes Cutting Height AdjustmentStopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park Brake Change Engine OIL Service After First 5 HoursService Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower Blade Adjusting Mower BladeBlade Brake Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive BeltService Brake / Park Brake TOP View of Belt RoutingLubrication Grease Fittings Service Every 25 Operating HoursBattery Fluid Level Clean Mower DeckFuel Filter Service Every 25 Operating Hours from previousService Annually EngineRemoving Fuel Tank Every TWO YearsStorage OUT of Season Blade Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairMower Drive Belt Adjustment Side To Side Levelness Mower Deck AdjustmentFront to Rear Levelness Wheel Brake Adjustment Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear Limits Belt Removal Blade Drive Belt ReplacementBlade Sharpening Belt Replacement Battery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Testing Battery ServiceBattery Storage NEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from cartonSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Stop Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionImproperly Loss Of TractionBlades Not Cutting Cutting GrassTo be Performed Pages Subject Service ReferenceDisclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Service Notes Rear Engine Riding Mower Series