Snapper HWPS26600RV important safety instructions Repair & Adjustments

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4.Slip belt off of belt idler.

Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. 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.

4.4.3.Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement 1. Remove the driven disc. Refer to Section “REPLACING DRIVEN DISC RUBBER RING” for procedure.

2. Note the routing of the old belt around the three pulleys before removing it. See Figure 4.11.

HEX SHAFT PULLEY

TRANSMISSION

 

 

POLY-V BELT

DIFFERENTIAL

BRACKET

FIGURE 4.11

3.Remove poly-v belt from transmission pulley by turning belt sideways and slipping between nut and differential bracket.

4.Slip belt off of belt idler.

5.Remove belt from hex shaft pulley.

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

7.Work belt onto top of idler pulley.

8.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.

4.5Engine To Deck Belt Service

4.5.1.Engine To Deck Belt Tension Adjustment The engine to deck belt transmits power from the engine to blade. This belt during normal service will require periodic tension adjustment.

1.Remove spindle cover.

2.Locate blade control spring. See Figure 4.12.

3.With engine off, engage blade control. The length of the spring should increase by 1/4" to 3/8" for proper belt tension.

4.To obtain proper tension, turn the thumb screw located on the upper left handle until the spring extension is 1/4" to 3/8".

5.Install spindle cover.

4.5.2.Engine to Deck Belt Replacement

Remove the engine to drive disc belt as described in Section on Wheel Drive Belt Service.

2. Remove spindle cover.

3. Remove belt from spindle pulley.

4. Loosen idler pulley and remove belt from between guide and idler pulley.

5. Remove drive disc belt from engine pulley.

6. Remove deck belt from engine pulley.

7. Reverse to install new belt.

NOTE: Check to make sure belt is routed inside the belt guides. Verify proper belt tension by engaging blade control. Adjust thumb screw until spring is extended 1/4” to 3/8”.

BLADE CONTROL

ADJUSTING WHEEL

BLADE CONTROL

SPRING

1/4” TO 3/8” EXTENDED

Figure 4.12

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Contents MODEL Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual forMODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION MANUAL No. 4-6813 REV. 1, 8/25/99PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSLOPE OPERATION PREPARATIONOPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGETransmission Poly-V Belt Tension Adjustment TABLE OF CONTENTS10-11 12-181.2 NOMENCLATURE Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION1.1 INTRODUCTION 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSwhile the engine is running DO NOT park machine on slopes2.2.2. BLADE 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION2.2.3. PROPELLING MOWER WHEEL DRIVE 2.3 STOPPING 2.3.1. WHEEL DRIVE2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2.7 RECYCLING OPERATION OPTIONAL 2.6 SWIVEL WHEEL LOCK and UNLOCKSection 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS Continued From Previous Page NEW BLADE Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTSREMOVE BLADE RETAINING BOLTS TO REMOVE BLADE WEAR LIMIT NOTCH STARTS END VIEW OF BLADE1. Stop engine and allow sufficient time to cool 1. Loosen jam nut from ball joint on transfer rod 2. Remove belt guide for the engine to deck belt 3. Remove holder, O-ring and bearing 4. Install new bearing 4. Slip belt off of belt idler 5. Remove belt from hex shaft pulley 1. Remove spindle cover PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONSERVICE SCHEDULE 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES 26” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES
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