Snapper XL Series, 2400 XL Series, RD Series manual Set Mower Belt Tension, Blade Brake Check

SET MOWER BELT TENSION

WARNING

For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury.

Service Interval: Yearly

1.Turn the PTO to the off position, engage the parking brake, turn the engine off, and remove the key. Remove the mower deck (see “Mower deck removal”).

2.Remove the screws securing the belt covers. Remove the belt covers.

3.Loosen the idler assembly capscrew (B, Figure 25).

4.Using a 3/8" drive ratchet and extension (D), move the spring-loaded idler assembly (A) to relieve ten- sion on the belt (C).

5.Remove the belt (C) and inspect it for cracks, missing teeth and wear. Replace belt if worn or damaged.

6.Reinstall the belt (C). Releasing the idler assembly

(B) allows the spring to automatically tension the cogged belt.

7.Tighten the idler assembly capscrew (B) and reinstall the belt covers.

Regular Maintenance

D

A

B

C

Figure 25. Mower Belt Tension

A.	3/8” Square Hole	C. Arbor Drive Belt
B.	Pulley Capscrew	D. Ratchet

SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECK

Service Interval: Every Fall & Spring

Check the function of the safety interlock system using the test procedure found on page 7 of this manual. If the tractor fails any of the tests, see your dealer.

BLADE BRAKE CHECK

Service Interval: Every 100 Hours or Fall & Spring

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off.

1.With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator in seat, start the engine.

2.Look over the left-hand footrest at the mower drive belt. Engage the PTO and wait several seconds. Disengage the PTO and check the amount of time it takes for the mower drive belt to stop.

3.If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds, re-adjust the clutch or see your dealer.

PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT CHECK

Service Interval: After 25 Hrs, Then Every 250 Hrs

Check the PTO clutch adjustment after every 250 hours of operation–or if the clutch starts slipping or will not engage. Check and adjust the clutch using the proce- dure outlined in the Adjustments section of this manual.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Refer to the engine owner’s manual for all engine main- tenance procedures and recommendations.

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