Snapper EYZ15334BVE important safety instructions Engine Adjustments & Repair

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY

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.

4.2 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

Refer to the engine owner’s manual for those adjustments and/or repairs that can be made by the owner.

4.3MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS The following mower deck and component adjustments and repairs can be made by the owner. However, if there is difficulty in achieving these adjustments and repairs, it is recommended that these repairs be made by an authorized SNAPPER dealer.

4.3.1. MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

The 33” mower deck drive belt does not require any adjustment. If the belt does not drive blade properly, replace belt as needed. Refer to Section “BELT REPLACEMENT”. Belt routing shown on this page. See Figure 4.2.

SPINDLE PULLEY

IDLER PULLEY

FIGURE 4.2

4.3.2.MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if signs of excessive wear and/or damage are present.

4.3.3.BELT REMOVAL

1.Remove footrest. Refer to Section “FOOT

REST REMOVAL”.

2.Remove old belt.

4.3.4. BELT REPLACEMENT

1.Route new belt around electric clutch pulley. See Figure 4.3.

2.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.Route belt onto spindle pulley. Make sure belt is inside spindle pulley belt guide.

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

MOWER BELT	ROUTE MOWER BELT AROUND
	ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

VIEW SHOWN FROM UNDERNEATH

WITH DECK REMOVED, DECK REMOVAL

NOT NECESSARY FOR MOWER BELT

REPLACEMENT

FIGURE 4.3

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 front frame cover.

IDLER ARM AND BELT

GUIDE DETAIL

TAB MUST GO

INTO HOLE

	BELT	LOCATOR
MOWER		TAB
BELT	GUIDE
		IDLER
		PULLEY

IDLER

ARM

STATIONARY BELT

PULLEYGUIDE

FIGURE 4.4

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