Snapper SPE361, SPEL150KH, SPE481 Mower Attachment Service, Transmission Belt REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

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SECTION 7 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE

7.1 TRANSMISSION BELT REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should it become necessary to replace the transmission drive belt, contact an authorized SNAPPER Dealer for service.

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Lock Traction Levers. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs and secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts sufficient time to cool before working on machine.

1.Disconnect idler arm spring.

2.Remove existing belt. Replace with new belt, part no. 2-9118.

3.Reconnect idler arm spring. See Figure 7.1.

TRANSMISSION

IDLER BELT

IDLER ARM

ELECTRICSPRING CLUTCH

SHOWN FROM UNDERNEATH

FIGURE 7.1

7.2 TRACTION BELT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT

7.2.1.TRACTION BELT REMOVAL

1.STOP ENGINE! Remove two wing-nuts retaining belt cover. Remove belt cover. See Figure 7.2.

2.Remove Traction Belt from Wheel Pulley first by running Belt off as Wheel is turned. Remove belt from Transmission output Pulley next.

3.Lay Traction Belt flat on ground (around tire) and roll Mower Wheel over Traction Belt, removing Traction Belt from machine.

7.2.2.TRACTION BELT INSTALLATION

1.STOP ENGINE! Lay new Traction Belt, part number 4-6240, flat on ground in front of Traction Wheel. Roll Traction Wheel over Traction Belt until wheel is in middle of belt.

2.Place Traction Belt on Wheel Pulley followed by Transmission Output Pulley.

3.Reinstall belt cover and tighten two wing-nuts.

4.Adjust Traction Rod and Brake Rod as necessary.

Refer to Section “ADJUSTMENTS -

STEERING/BRAKES and TRACTION LEVERS/RODS”.

TRANSMISSION

 

OUTPUT PULLEY

TRACTION BELT

 

BELT COVER

WING NUT

(WHEEL PULLEY

NOT SHOWN)

FIGURE 7.2

7.3 CUTTER DECK BELT REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1.Remove mower deck belt cover.

2.Remove idler spring and swing idler away from belt.

3.Remove old belt from spindle pulleys and electric clutch pulley.

4.Route new belt, part number 3-5710 for 36” Deck & 2-9261 for 48” Deck around spindle pulleys.

NOTE: 36” Deck Belt also connects to electric clutch.

5.Move idler to belt and re-attach tension spring. 48” Deck to electric clutch belt, use 2-9262.

36” DECK SHOWN

REMOVE

ELECRTIC CLUTCH

 

BELT

IDLER

 

 

PULLEY

IDLER ARM SPRING

SPINDLE

PULLEY

FIGURE 7.3

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