Snapper LT145H33GBV View from Underneath Tractor, Traction drive belt replacement

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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR

WARNING

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

4.4.7.TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (Continued from previous page)

4.Remove mounting nuts that secure the traction drive belt idler tension pulley and stationary idler pulleys. See Figure 4.33.

STATIONARY

IDLER

PULLEYSTRANSMISSION

PULLEY

 

REMOVE

TENSION

ENGINE

IDLER

ALL

PULLEY

PULLEY

PULLEYS

 

 

VIEW FROM UNDERNEATH TRACTOR

FIGURE 4.33

5.Remove traction drive belt from engine pulley top groove. See Figure 4.34.

REMOVE BELT

FROM PULLEY

Traction drive belt replacement

1.Place new traction drive belt over transmission pulley and span to engine pulley.

2.Place belt into top groove of engine pulley.

3.Route belt through stationary and tension idlers. See Figure 4.36.

 

TRANSMISSION

DRIVE BELT

PULLEY

TENSION

IDLER

STATIONARY

IDLER

STATIONARY

IDLER BRACKET

BELT GUIDE

STATIONARY IDLER

FIGURE 4.35

NOTE: When installing a new belt, make certain the stationary idler is mounted in the hole closest to the L.H. side of the tractor. See Figure 4.35.

4.Make certain belt is within belt guides of idlers.

5.Attach tension idler spring to tractor frame. See Figure 4.36.

6.Reinstall mower deck in reverse order of removal.

RIGHT REAR

TRACTOR FRAME

CONNECT SPRING

TO FRAME

FIGURE 4.34

FIGURE 4.36

6.Remove belt from center belt guide.

7.Pull belt until it can be removed from transmission pulley.

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Contents Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series G Model Number ExplanationImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Components ControlsPRE-START Checklist OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear AdjustmentStarting & Operation Starting Engine OFFStarting Mower Blade Starting & Operation 2.3.2. Starting Wheel DriveStopping Wheel Drive Setting Park Brake Cutting Height AdjustmentStopping Stopping Mower Blade Releasing Park BrakeRolling Tractor with Engine OFF 2.6.1. Rolling Hydro Models Reverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideService After First 5 Hours IntroductionChange Engine OIL Check Blade BrakeService Every 25 Operating Hours Check EngineCheck 33 Deck Drive Belt Check 38 Deck Drive BeltTractor Lubrication Service Annually Fuel FilterFrom Previous Service Annually 3.4.2. Fuel FilterSpark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission OIL Blade Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairDeck Blade Brake Adjustment Blade Belt Adjustment 38 Deck Blade Belt Adjustment 33 DeckOn next Adjusting Mower Blade 33 Deck from previous Side View of DeckDeck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Sector Plates Deck Level Adjustment Side to SideDeck Level Adjustment Front to Rear Front Lift ROD Front of Tractor Tractor Drive Components 4.3.1. Brake Adjustment Deck Level Adjustment Front to RearRear to Front View of Deck Steering Adjustment Shifter AdjustmentMounting Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear Limits Ninja Blade Wear LimitsStandard Blade Sharpening Ninja Blade SharpeningMower Blade Replacement Traction Drive Belt Replacement Mower Deck RemovalTraction drive belt removal Traction drive belt replacement View from Underneath TractorDeck Drive Belt Battery Battery Removal Battery InstallationBattery Service Battery StorageBattery Testing NEW Battery PreparationAvailable Accessories Schematic Wiring Harness P.N LT15OHGKV Schematic Wiring Harness P.NLT145H33GBV & LT145H38 GBV Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Tractor Drive Belts Mower Blades NinjaLT145H33GBV LT145H38GBVYear Limited Warranty Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Service Notes Service Notes Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Series G

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