Maintenance

!

WARNING

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DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or

 

repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade.

 

Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug

 

wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine

B

and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all

 

parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap

 

must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.

 

A

Check the Blade Drive Belt

The blade drive consists of a single belt from the engine to the deck. Inspect for signs of deterioration and proper ten- sion.

1.Lower the deck to the lowest setting.

2.Remove the four self-tapping screws (A, Figure 21),

two on each side of mower drive belt cover (B).

Figure 22: Measuring the belt spacing

3. Slide the cover back and rotate out on the left side of

 

less than 1”, the belt tension shouldRepbe adjusted.roductReferion

the mower deck.

 

 

 

 

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WARNING

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The following pr

cedure requires the engine and blades to

 

 

 

be pera ed. Exerc se extreme caution. Clear area of loose

 

 

 

parts & ools f rst. Only operate blades when seated in the

 

A

 

operator’s seat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

Blade Brake

 

 

 

 

 

1. Check the blade brake for proper function. The blade

 

 

 

should stop rotating in 3 seconds or less after moving

 

 

 

the blade control lever to the “OFF” position or after

 

 

 

 

releasing the blade pedals.

 

 

Figure 21: Removing the drive belt cover

 

 

 

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WARNING

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4. Raise the deck to the 3rd height of cut position (middle

 

notch). With the engine “OFF”, move the blade l v

Blades must stop rotating in 3 seconds or less after the

 

blade has been turned off. DO NOT operate machine until

 

back to the “ON” position and depress the blade dals.

 

blade brake has been adjusted and functioning properly.

5. 28” and 30” Decks *: Measure the belt spacing at the

 

 

 

 

idler pulley (A, Figure 22). The belt spacing (B) should

2. If the blade continues to rotate longer than 3 seconds

 

be 1-1/4” but no less than 1”. If the measurement is

 

 

 

do not operate the machine. Refer to the section entitled

 

to the section entitled “BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUST-

“BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT”, or contact your

 

 

MENT”.

SNAPPER dealer for assistance.

 

*IMPORTANT: The blade drive belt on 33” decks does not require tension adjustment. If the belt becomes worn or slack it must be replaced. Refer to the section entitled

“BLADE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT”.

Service Brake / Park Brake

1. Check the machine brake for proper function:

Engage the park brake, and push the machine. The rear tires should skid.

Drive the machine forward and apply the brake. The machine should come to a complete stop in less than 5 ft.

2.If the brakes are not functioning properly, brake adjust- ment must be completed before operating the machine. Refer to the section entitled “SERVICE BRAKE – PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT”.

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