Snapper RP2167517BVE Driven and Drive Disc Service, Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc

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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or servicewith 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 sufficienttime for allcomponents to cool.

4.3DRIVEN AND DRIVE DISC SERVICE

If the mower does not propel itself properly, See Figure 4.6. Check for the following problems:

DRIVEN

DISC &

 

RUBBER

RING

POLY-V

 

 

DRIVE

SPRING

ENGINE

DRIVE

BELT

DRIVE

DISC

FIGURE 4.6

1.Grease on drive disc causing slippage.

2.Broken or disconnected drive spring.

3.Driven disc is out of adjustment.

4.Driven disc rubber is worn - does not contact

drive disc properly.

5.Worn Poly-V Belt or engine drive belt.

NOTE: If any of the above (1 thru 5) are causing problems, service as follows:

4.3.1. Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc.

If oil or grease on the drive disc or driven disc is causing slippage, clean discs as follows:

1.Wipe away any oil or grease with a clean cloth.

2.Use either an approved grease solvent or hot, soapy water to clean drive disc or driven disc.

3.Rinse components with clean water.

4.Dry components with a clean cloth.

4.3.2.Drive Spring Repair/Replacement

If drive spring is loose, reconnect as shown in Figure 4.7. If spring is broken, replace with new spring.

USE

NEEDLE

NOSE

FIGURE 4.7

4.3.3.DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT

If the drive disc and driven disc are clean and the

mower drive is still slipping, adjust the driven disc as follows:

1.Place ground speed control in the number six speed position. See Figure 4.8.

MOVE

GROUND

REYCLING M_[_L _

SPEED

CONTROL

SHOWN

TO

SIXSPEEDPOSITION

(ROPE START MOUNTED ON

 

RIGHT SIDE OF HANDLE)

SIXTH SPEED

POSITION

FIGURE 4.8

IMPORTANT: If machine drive system continues slipping see Trouble Shooting section.

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Contents Engine Designation Series Designation Engine Horse Power 8NAPPERo McDonough, GA., 30253 U.S.AImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Briggs EngineSpeed ControlStarting & Operation Engine & Blade PRE-START Check ListPrimer Models Propelling Mower Starting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & BladeStopping Handle Height Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentRecycling Operation On NextInstallation of Grass Catcher Slide Closure Type Removing and Dumping Grass CatcherComponents immediately Introduction Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OILImportant Drain fuel tank before tipping machine Service -ANNUALLY Storage ProcedureImportant Drain fuel tank before tipping mower. do Check Mower BladeMower Blade Replacement Standard Blade Wear LimitBlade Sharpening 1.A. Ninja Blade Wear LimitWheel Drive Control Adjustment Driven and Drive Disc Service Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven DiscDrive Spring Repair/Replacement Driven Disc AdjustmentReplacing Rubber Driven Disc Repair & Adjustments Belt Service Replacement Of Bearing On Pulley End Hex ShaftEngine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type Belts Pulley Position Transmission Poly-V Belt ReplacementImportant 1 The square shoulder of the drive Battery Service NEW Battery Preparation Battery StorageBattery Testing Syringe Hydrometer Digital VoltmeterTroubleshooting MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Service Performed Each USE HRSHRS HRS HRS Season Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyVs.DIRT Cost YOU Money That dirt willCheck OIL Level Before Each START-UP Starting Check UST Spark plugSnapper Product Registration Form Page Page Page Steel Deck Walk Behind Mowers Series Snapper McDonough, GA., 30253 U.S.A

RP2167517BVE specifications

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