Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.

4.3.3.SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT (Continued from previous page)

NEUTRAL

ADJUSTMENT

NUT

TURN NUT CLOCKWISE TO

REDUCE FORWARD CREEP

FIGURE 4.15

WARNING

DO NOT adjust shift linkage with engine running. The adjustment requires hands to be close to rotating parts. STOP engine. REMOVE key.

4.3.4.TRACTION DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT Should a gradual loss of traction be noticed, it may be necessary to adjust the traction drive belt tension. Adjust as follows:

1.Move tractor to a firm, level surface.

2.Turn engine "OFF". Remove key.

3.Remove mowing deck.

4.Remove the traction drive belt stationary idler mounting bolt. See Figure 4.16.

5.Move the stationary idler one hole towards right side of tractor for more belt tension.

NOTE: Note the orientation of belt guide and make certain it remains in the same orientation after moving idler.

NOTE: Should less tension be required move stationary idler towards right side of tractor. See Figure 4.16.

6.Secure stationary idler with mounting bolt.

7.Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Set park brake. Start engine.

8.Visually inspect traction drive belt for movement. When properly adjusted, the traction drive belt should not have any movement or rotation with the engine running and park brake engaged.

9.Should movement be present, readjust traction drive belt to release belt tension as described in previous instructions.

 

 

MOUNTING

 

BELT GUIDE

BRACKET

 

 

 

 

MORE

 

 

TENSION

 

STATIONARY IDLER

 

 

STATIONARY IDLER

 

 

MOUNTING BOLT

LESS

 

 

TENSION

 

 

MORE TENSION

 

 

LESS TENSION

 

 

MOUNTING BRACKET

 

 

BELT GUIDE - MAKE CERTAIN

 

 

BELT GUIDE ORIENTATION IS

 

 

MAINTAINED.

 

 

STATIONARY IDLER

 

 

MOUNTING

 

 

BOLT

FIGURE 4.16

4.4 MOWER BLADE SERVICE

4.4.1.(STANDARD) BLADE WEAR LIMITS

All mower blades should be checked for excessive wear and damage before each use. See Figure 4.17.

NOTCH FORMING

NEW

 

BLADE

 

WEAR LIMIT.

 

CUTTING EDGE

 

WORN.

 

DANGEROUS CONDITION! DO

 

NOT USE ON MOWER!

 

 

 

FIGURE 4.17

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Snapper ELT150H33IBV important safety instructions Mower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear Limits

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