Mower Belt Replacement

LT-200 Series

To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY

BELTS OVER PULLEYS.

Note: It is not necessary to remove the mower to install a new belt. However, for easier access mower can be removed. See Mower Removal in the Operation section.

1.Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, turn off the engine and lock the parking brake. Remove the key.

2.If mower is not removed, lower the mower lift and place the mower in the lowest cutting position.

3.Push the idler arm (A, Figure 21) to relieve belt tension. Drop the belt from the PTO (electric clutch) pulley.

IMPORTANT: Note the position of all belt guides relative to the belt and pulleys before loosening.

4.Some Models: Loosen the belt stop bracket(s) (C, Figure 21).

5.Remove the old belt and replace with a new belt. Make sure V-side of belt runs in arbor pulley grooves and the flat backside runs against the idler pulley.

6.Some Models: Position the belt stop bracket(s) (C, Figure 21) in their original positions. There must be 1/8” clearance between the belt stop and the pulleys.

7.Position the idler pulley belt guide (D) in its original position up against arm (A) so that there is a 1/8" gap between the pulley and belt guide.

8.Install mower on tractor if it was removed.

9.Run the mower under no-load condition for about 5 minutes.

FRONT

Left Side of Mower

Figure 21. Typical Mower Belt Routing Three Blade Decks

A. Idler Pulley Arm C. Belt Stop Bracket

B. PTO Pulley (Engine) D. Idler Pulley Belt Guide

SNAPPER® and SNAPPER PRO® are trademarks of Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Group, WI USA.

Snapper Products

535 Macon St.

McDonough, GA 30253

TP 300-4517-00-RG-N

3/2007