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.

4.3.4. BELT REPLACEMENT

2.

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Route belt around stationary idler.

3.

Remove spring that is connected to idler pulley.

Loosen nut and bolt that secures idler pulley to idler

arm. Route belt between belt guide and idler pulley.

4.3.5. BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

The SNAPPER SCRAMBLER is equipped with an electric clutch/brake that should stop blade rotation in 5 seconds or less after being turned off. If blades continue to rotate longer than 5 seconds, adjustment or replacement is required. When properly adjusted, a .010” to .012” feeler gauge will fit thru the three inspection slots located on the side of the clutch as shown. See Figure 4.5. Excessive clearance can adversely affect the function of the clutch and produce blade stop times over 5 seconds. To adjust, turn the three adjusting nuts clockwise to reduce clearance. The clearance at each of the three slots must be set the same.

4.

Route belt onto spindle pulley. Make sure belt is

inside spindle pulley belt guide.

5.

Reinstall idler pulley spring. See Figure 4.4.

NOTE: The idler belt guide should be positioned so

the locator tab fits into the corresponding hole

found on the idler arm. See Figure 4.4. Tighten bolt

securely.

6.

Reinstall footrest/floor pan assembly.

BELT REPLACEMENTS

Engine to Hydro Pumps (All Models)

Part No. 4-1823

Engine to Electric Clutch (All Models)

Part No. 2-9117

Electric Clutch to Mower (33” Decks)

Part No. 3-5389

Electric Clutch to Mower (38” Decks)

Part No. 2-9308

ADJUSTING NUT (3)

INSPECTION

SLOT (3)

.010” TO .012”

FEELER GAUGE

IDLER ARM AND BELT

GUIDE DETAIL

TAB MUST GO

INTO HOLE

 

 

LOCATOR

MOWER

BELT

TAB

BELT

GUIDE

 

 

 

IDLER

 

 

PULLEY

IDLER

ARM

STATIONARY BELT

PULLEYGUIDE

FIGURE 4.4

FIGURE 4.5

WARNING

Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after blades have been turned off. DO NOT operate machine until blade brake has been adjusted or repaired and is functioning properly. Contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance.

4.3.6.CHECKING MOWER BLADE STRAIGHTNESS

The straightness of the mower blade(s) is essential for smooth, even mowing. Check blade straightness as follows. NOTE: Follow Steps 1 thru 4 for all deck sizes.

1. Close vent on fuel cap and make sure cap is tight. Figure 2.2.

2. Remove key from ignition switch. Engage parking brake.

3. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s).

4. Raise cutting deck to highest setting. With a floor jack, carefully raise front of machine to gain easier access to under deck. Block machine securely.

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