Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

WARNING

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 and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.

4.5BLADE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

Inspect mower drive belt as described in Section “CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT”. Replace belt if signs of excessive wear and/or damage are present.

4.5.1. BELT REMOVAL

1.Remove mower drive belt cover. Refer to Section “Drive Belt Cover Removal”.

2.Remove old belt.

4.5.2. BELT REPLACEMENT

1.Follow WARNING statement found on this page.

2.Check fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove tank. Refer to Section “REMOVING FUEL TANK”. If 3/4 or less, proceed to next step.

3.Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper.

4.Route new belt through engine belt guide up to engine pulley.

ENGINE

PULLEY

ENGINE

BELT

GUIDE

FIGURE 4.12

5.Move transmission shift lever to the neutral (N) position.

6.Rotate clutch yoke out with your hand and work belt between drive disc and rubber driven disc.

7.To clear the primary chain case, move transmission shift lever to the #5 position. Route belt around drive disc and into drive pulley belt groove. See Figure 4.12.

8.Remove fixed idler. Make sure belt is inside belt guide and idler. See Figure 4.13.

9.Route belt onto spindle pulley. Make sure belt is inside belt guide. See Figure 4.14.

10.Reinstall fixed idler removed in Step 8. Tighten idler pulley bolt securely.

BELT MUST BE TO THE INSIDE OF BELT GUIDE

BELT

GUIDE

FIXED

IDLER

PULLEY

FIGURE 4.13

11.Adjust belt guide. See Figure 4.14 for proper belt-to-belt guide clearances.

12.Reinstall mower drive belt cover.

28”, 30”, & 33” MODELS (DUAL IDLER SYSTEM)

1/16” NOMINAL

FIGURE 4.14

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Snapper E281320BE, E331520KVE important safety instructions Blade Drive Belt Replacement, Belt Removal

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