Snapper Complete Tiller Belt Replacement and Diagram Guide

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Normal Care

Change Forward/Reverse Belt

1.Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.

2.Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.

3.Remove belt guard.

remove the forward belt from the forward engine pulley:

-gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley.

-with the pulley turning, force the forward belt out of the V-groove.

-slide the belt free of the engine pulley.

-pull the forward belt down and out of the way.

remove the reverse belt from the reverse engine pulley:

-gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley.

-with the pulley turning, force the reverse belt out of the V-groove.

-slide the belt free of engine pulleys and reverse belt guides.

-pull belt down and away from transmission pulley.

install new reverse belt:

-thread belt up from bottom.

-place belt around transmission pulley in groove.

-place belt under reverse belt guides.

-gently pull engine recoil rope while forcing the belt over the edge of the engine pulley into the V-groove.

install new forward belt:

-place forward belt in transmission pulley groove.

-gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley while forcing the forward belt into the V-groove.

4.Replace belt guard.

5.Attach spark plug wire.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Page Table Of Contents General Safety RulesOwners Responsibility PreparationMaintenance and Storage OperationSafety Decals Model 7016RT Drive Safety Control Levers ControlsReverse Handle Engine Controls ThrottleAdjustments Wheel Lockpins 6016RTWheel Lockouts 7016RT Handlebar Adjustments Height AdjustmentSwivel Adjustment Belt Tension Adjustment Depth Regulator LeverOperation PRE-START InspectionSTART-UP Shutting Down TillingTips Tilling TipsCultivating Tips Normal Care ScheduleCheck Forward Belt Tension Servicing the RototillerGeneral Check Reverse Belt TensionChange Forward/Reverse Belt Engine Maintenance Check or Fill Oil SumpClean Tine Axle Shaft Check Tiller Transmission GreaseLubrication Storage Prepare for StorageTroubleshooting and Repair Troubleshooting GuideProblem REMEDY/ACTION Troubleshooting and Repair Specifications FeaturesTechnical Manuals

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