Snapper HWPS26700BV important safety instructions Engine to Deck Belt Replacement

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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

1.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 Steel Deck High Wheel Walk Mower Series Important Safety Instructions Do not refuel the machine indoors From PreviousTable of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionOn Next PRE-START Check ListStarting & Operation 2.2.1. to Start Engine Blade Starting & OperationPropelling Mower Wheel Drive Stopping Wheel DriveCutting Height Adjustment Front Wheels Handle Height AdjustmentCutting Height Adjustment Rear Wheels Recycling Operation Optional Service Engine Grease Front Caster Bushings Service After First 5 Hours Change Engine OILGrease DECK/BLADE Spindle Check Blade BrakeStorage Procedure Service AnnuallyCheck Mower Blade Check Wheel Drive ControlBlade Sharpening Mower Blade Replacement 4.1.1. Standard Blade Wear LimitDrive Spring Repair/Replacement Driven Disc ServiceCleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc Driven Disc Adjustment Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Engine to Drive Disc Belt Replacement Wheel Drive Belt ServiceEngine to Deck Belt Replacement Blade Brake Adjustment Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingUSE HRS Season Service Performed EachDisclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantySnapper Product Registration Form Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Service Notes Service Notes Steel Deck Walk Mowers Series