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. |
Engine to Electric Clutch (All Models) | Part No. |
Electric Clutch to Mower (33” Decks) | Part No. |
MOWER BELT | ROUTE MOWER BELT AROUND |
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| 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 |
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| IDLER |
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| PULLEY |
IDLER
ARM
STATIONARY BELT
PULLEYGUIDE
FIGURE 4.4
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