Snapper ELT145H33FBV Check 33 Deck Drive Belt, Service Every 25 Operating Hours Check Engine

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

3.2.3.CHECK 33" DECK DRIVE BELT

1.With engine "OFF", move blade engagement lever to "ON".

2.Measure blade cable extension spring. Spring should extend 1" +/-1/8" for proper belt tension. See Figure 3.3.

BLADE CABLE

EXTENSION SPRING

X

X + 1” +/- 1/8”

FIGURE 3.3

3.To adjust tension, Refer to Section “BLADE BELT ADJUSTMENT”.

3.3SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS

3.3.1.CHECK ENGINE

1.Change engine oil. Refer to Section “CHANGE ENGINE OIL”. Refer to engine owner's manual for oil specification.

2.Remove and clean engine air pre-cleaner. See Figure 3.4. Refer to engine owner's manual for cleaning instructions.

ENGINE AIR

CLEANER

ENGINE AIR

PRE-CLEANER

FIGURE 3.4

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3.Remove and replace engine air cleaner. See Figure 3.4. Refer to engine owner's manual for service instructions.

3.3.2.MOWER COMPONENTS

1.Check deck drive belt for proper tension. Refer to Section, “CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT”.

2.Check blades for sharpness, wear, damage and torque. Refer to Section “MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT”.

3.Check mower deck for proper levelness. Refer to Section “MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT -

LEVELNESS”.

4.Clean mower deck.

a.Remove key from ignition switch.

b.Remove deck.

c.Clean underside of mower deck, removing all accumulation of grass clippings and debris.

d.Clean top of deck, removing all grass clippings and debris.

5.33" blade spindle lubrication.

a.Lubricate spindle with 1 to 3 shots of general purpose grease from grease gun.

6.Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a light coat of motor oil.

3.3.3.CHECK BLADE BRAKE

1.Refer to Section “CHECK BLADE BRAKE”.