Snapper NZM19481KWV important safety instructions Traction Belt Tension, Traction Belt Replacement

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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all parts to cool.

5.3TRACTION BELT TENSION

The traction drive belt tension does not require

adjustment. If the belt is slipping, it will have to be replaced.

JAM NUT

J-BOLT

FIGURE 5.9

5.4TRACTION BELT REPLACEMENT

1.Remove clutch to deck belt. See Figure 5.10

2.Loosen jam nut on J-Bolt and turn both nuts out to the end of J-Bolt, reducing spring tension. Unhook traction idler spring from bolt in frame. See Figure 5.9

3.Remove anti-rotation bracket. See Figure 5.10

4.Disconnect the electric clutch from main wire harness.

5.Remove traction belt from around engine pulley and hydro pumps.

6.Install new belt and route around engine pulley and hydro pump pulleys.

7.Reconnect electric clutch to main wire harness.

8.Reinstall anti-rotation bracket and tighten nuts securely.

9.Reattach traction idler spring. Run both nuts all the way to the end of the threads on the J-Bolt. Tighten jam nut securely. See Figure 5.10.

10.Reinstall electric clutch to deck belt onto electric clutch.

UNHOOK TRACTION

 

REMOVE ANTI-

DRIVE IDLER SPRING

 

ROTATION BRACKET

 

 

 

REMOVE CLUTCH

FIGURE 5.10

TO DECK BELT

5.5BLADE BRAKE/ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT The blade switch engages the electric clutch when pulled out to the “ON” position. When the blade switch is in the “ON” position the cutting blade(s) are engaged. The blade switch disengages the electric clutch when the blade switch is pushed in to the “OFF” position. When the blade switch is in the “OFF” position the cutting blade(s) are disengaged. The electric clutch is adjustable. The blades should stop rotation in 7 seconds or less. If the electric clutch fails to stop the blades rotation in

7seconds, adjustment is necessary.

1.Insert a feeler gauge into the three slots on the electric clutch.

2.Check gap through all three slots in the side of the clutch. The gap should be set at .015.

3.If gap is incorrect rotate nuts in or out to achieve the correct gap. See Figure 5.11.

NOTE: Electric Clutch is shown removed from the machine. Removal is not necessary for adjustment.

INSERT FEELER GAUGE.

GAP SHOULD BE .015

ROTATE NUTS

IN OR OUT

TO ACHIEVE

CORRECT GAP

FIGURE 5.11

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Contents MID Mount Z-RIDER Zero Turning Hydro Drive Series Important Safety Instructions From Previous SnapperMaintenance Table of Contents Introduction NomenclatureSafety Messages and Symbols RUN Operating Instructions PRE-START Check ListStarting & Stopping ENGINE, BLADES, Parking Brake Starting EngineStopping Mower Blades Stopping EngineStarting Mower Blades Parking BrakeCutting Height Adjustment OPERATION- Motion Controls Driving MachineEngine should Start if Stopping MachineEngine Must not Start if Engine Must Begin to Stop ifService After First 5 Hours Check Mower BladeAfter Every 25 Operating Hours 4.3.1. Engine Before Operating Machine Riding Mower LubricationAnnually END of Each Season Deck Removal See Figure Adjustments & Repair Neutral Position AdjustmentsNeutral Position Adjustments From Previous Parking Brake Adjustment Highest cutting position and recheck side to sideTraction Belt Replacement Traction Belt TensionBelt Replacement Tracking Adjustment Mower Drive Belt ReplacementBelt Removal Blade Sharpening Battery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Service 1. Remove battery NEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Battery TestingDo not Overfill Bearing Replacement Insert spindle shaft up through the bottomHydraulic SYSTEM, Purging Trouble Shooting on Next Problem Probable CauseCorrective Action Machine Will Not Move 100 Service Performed EachMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Number USE HRS SeasonYear Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Snapper Product Registration Form Page Page Page MID Mount Z-RIDER Zero Turning Hydro Drive Series

NZM19481KWV specifications

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