Snapper NZM19480KWV, NZM21520KWV Tracking Adjustment, Mower Drive Belt Replacement, Belt Removal

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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

5.6TRACKING ADJUSTMENT

If the machine does not track straight when the Motion Control Levers are in the maximum forward speed position, perform the following adjustment. Rear tire pressure must be set to 12 PSI before making this adjustment.

1.Loosen bolts that secure adjustment plates and slide plates all the way forward. Retighten bolts.

2.Start machine and drive in smooth flat open area at maximum forward speed.

3.If machine tracks to the right, loosen bolts that secure the left adjustment plate. Move plate rearward to slow the left wheel. Retighten bolts.

4.If machine tracks to the left, loosen bolts that secure the right adjustment plate. Move plate rearward to slow the right wheel down. Retighten bolts. See Figure 5.12.

5.Drive machine again. Repeat adjustment as necessary until machine tracks straight.

LEFT SIDE MOTION

CONTROL LEVER

ADJUSTMENT

PLATE

LOOSEN BOLTS.

SLIDE PLATE TO

MAKE MACHINE

TRACK STRAIGHT

FIGURE 5.12

5.7MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if it shows signs of excessive wear, damage and/or is broken.

5.7.1. BELT REMOVAL

1.Remove power unit footrest.

2.The engine to deck belt must be removed before the deck belt can be removed. Remove engine to deck belt.

3.Disconnect deck belt tension spring.

4.Remove old deck belt. Note the belt routing. See Figure 5.12.

5.7.2. BELT REPLACEMENT

1.The deck belt must be installed first and the engine to deck belt installed last.

2.Route deck belt around blade pulleys and idler pulley in the same position as old belt was removed. See Figure 5.13.

3.Reconnect idler pulley spring.

4.Reinstall engine to deck belt.

5.Reinstall power unit footrest.

RIGHT

PULLEY

DECK

BELT

ELECTRIC

CENTERCLUTCH

PULLEY

ENGINE TO

DECK BELT

LEFT

PULLEY

BELT ROUTING

FIGURE 5.13

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Contents MID Mount Z-RIDER Zero Turning Hydro Drive Series Always begin forward motion slowly and with caution Important Safety InstructionsFrom Previous Important Safety InstructionsFrom Previous Column MaintenanceTable of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionSafety Messages and Symbols RUN Do not allow operation of the machine by untrained personnel PRE-START Check ListStarting Engine Starting & Stopping ENGINE, BLADES, Parking BrakeParking Brake Stopping EngineStarting Mower Blades Stopping Mower BladesOPERATION- Motion Controls Driving Machine Cutting Height AdjustmentEngine Must Begin to Stop if Stopping MachineEngine Must not Start if Engine should Start ifCheck Mower Blade Service After First 5 HoursAfter Every 25 Operating Hours 4.3.1. Engine Annually END of Each Season Riding Mower LubricationBefore Operating Machine Deck Removal Hydraulic Fluid Filters Neutral Position Adjustments Adjustments & RepairSide to Side and Front to Rear Neutral Position Adjustments From PreviousMower Deck & Component Adjustments Mower Deck Adjustment LevelnessParking Brake Adjustment Traction Belt Tension Traction Belt ReplacementBelt Removal Tracking AdjustmentMower Drive Belt Replacement Belt ReplacementBlade Sharpening Battery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Service 1. Remove battery Do not Overfill Battery TestingNEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Bearing Replacement Mower Spindles Field Serviceable SpindlesHydraulic SYSTEM, Purging Trouble Shooting on Next Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionMachine Will Not Move Number USE HRS Season Service Performed EachMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts 100Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Snapper Product Registration Form Page Page Page MID Mount Z-RIDER Zero Turning Hydro Drive Series

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