Snapper P216012, P216512BV, WP221651BV, NP216012 Driven Idler Pulley Differential Bracket

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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.

4.4.1.Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Continued from Previous Page)

5.Hold the slotted end of the drive disc bolt with a screwdriver and remove the nut and internal tooth lock washer. See Figure 4.17.

DRIVE

DISC

SLOT IN END

OF DRIVE

POSITION SCRAPER

TO CLEAR “V” OF

DISC BOLT

PULLEY

 

BUSHING

 

 

IDLER

 

 

ARM

 

 

 

 

SPACER

 

IDLER

 

 

 

INTERNAL TOOTH

 

SPRING

 

 

 

 

LOCKWASHER

DECK BRACKET

 

(PARTIALLY

NUT

SHOWN)

 

 

 

 

 

IDLER

SPRING

RIGHT WHEEL BRACKET

PULL SPRING THROUGH

LARGE HOLE & HOOK

INTO SMALL HOLE

FIGURE 4.18

4.4.2.Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement 1. Remove the driven disc. Refer to Section on “Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring” for procedure. 2. Note the routing of the old belt around the three pulleys before removing it. See Figure 4.19.

3. Place new Poly-V Belt over end of hex shaft and onto driven pulley.

4. Work belt onto top of idler pulley.

5. Twist belt sideways and pull it upward between the differential bracket and drive pulley and then down into the pulley groove. Make sure the Poly-V Belt is above belt guide. See Figure 4.19.

FIGURE 4.17

DRIVEN

IDLER

PULLEY DIFFERENTIAL BRACKET

6.Lift the drive disc off the idler arm and remove worn belt.

7.Loop one end of new belt over engine pulley and insert the other end through slot in deck. See Figure

8.Loop the belt around the pulley on the bottom of the drive disc.

9.Reinstall drive disc and retaining hardware.

10.Reinstall blade hub and cutter blade. Recom-mended torque for blade cap screw is 30 to 40 ft. lbs.

11.Use a stiff wire, such as a coat hanger, with a hook fashioned on one end to pull the hooked end of the idler spring through the large hole in the right wheel bracket. See Figure 4.18.

12.Reinstall the driven disc assembly.

PULLEYPOLY-V

BELT

HEX SHAFT

BELT GUIDE

DRIVE

 

PULLEY

ROUTING OF POLY-V BELT

FIGURE 4.19

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Contents Steel Deck Walk Mowers Series 12 Important Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionPrimer Models PRE-START Check ListStarting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade Handle Height Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentPropelling Mower StoppingInstallation of Grass Catcher Adjusting Front Deck BaffleRecycling Operation Models with an F prefix in model numberOn Next Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OILStorage Procedure Service AnnuallyCheck Mower Blade Check Engine Drive Belt1A. Ninja Blade Wear Limit Mower Blade Replacement 4.1.1. Standard Blade Wear LimitBlade Sharpening Wheel Drive Control Adjustment Driven Disc Adjustment Driven Disc ServiceCleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc Drive Spring Repair/ReplacementReplacing Rubber Driven Disc Ring Replacing Rubber Driven Disc Ring From Previous Belt Service Driven Idler Pulley Differential Bracket Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingClean Sponge Element Engine Manual Service Performed EachMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts 100Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Page Page Page Steel Deck Walk Behind Mowers Series 12
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