Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairs, stop engine and auger/impeller, always remove key from ignition switch, remove spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Before tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank. Allow engine to run, outdoors where fumes can be safely dissipated, until all fuel is removed from carburetor.
4.1.4.WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear. Visually check engine drive belt for cracking, fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. NOTE: Auger and Drive Belts are difficult to install. It may be necessary to allow an authorized Snapper Dealer to install these belts.
1. Remove belt cover. See Figure 4.2.
2. Remove discharge chute.
3. Unhook both idler springs.
4. Loosen auger/impeller belt guide. See Figure 4.6.
IMPORTANT: Auger drive belt will have to be removed from around engine drive pulley and engine shaft to install wheel drive belt.
5.Remove wheel drive belt from around engine pulley. See Figure 4.6.
WHEEL DRIVE
BELT
BELT GUIDE | AUGER DRIVE |
| BELT |
UNHOOK
IDLER
SPRING
UNHOOK IDLER
SPRING
6.Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive system area. Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover plate. See Figure 4.7.
SCREWS
REMOVE
COVER
FIGURE 4.7
7.Remove wheel drive belt from drive disc pulley. Route wheel belt through drive system in between rubber drive tire and drive disc.
8.Route new wheel drive belt through drive system. NOTE: New belt has to be routed in between rubber drive tire and drive disc to position it around auger pulley.
9.Route wheel drive belt onto engine wheel drive pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the drive disc pulley groove.
10.Reinstall auger drive belt around engine auger drive pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the drive disc pulley groove.
11.Position belt guide against auger drive belt and tighten securely.
12.Reinstall both idler springs.
13.Reinstall discharge chute, belt and drive system covers and tighten screws securely.
14.Reinstall drive system cover plate.
FIGURE 4.6
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