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.

4.4.7.TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Removal

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5.Remove hair pins from the front deck hanger rod. See Figure 4.30.

RIGHT

SIDE

SHOWN

FRONT

AXLE

FRONT DECK

HANGER ROD

FRONT

HAIR PIN

LIFT ARM

 

FIGURE 4.30

6.Hold front of deck "UP" and slide the front deck hanger rod to the right and out then lower the front of deck to the ground.

7.Remove hair pin and flat washer from rear deck hanger bracket on both sides of tractor.

8.Make note of hole used in sector plates.

9.Slide sector plates off of rear deck hanger brackets.

10.Slide deck forward.

Remove deck drive belt from engine pulley bottom groove. See Figure 4.31.

30” & 33” BELT GUIDES SHOWN

ENGINE PULLEY

BOTTOM GROOVE

FIGURE 4.31

11.Slide deck back and disconnect spring from tension idler.

12.Pull deck from under tractor from R.H. side.

Traction drive belt removal

1.Remove two belt guide mounting bolts from each side of tractor frame. See Figure 4.32.

BELT GUIDE

MOUNTING

BOLTS (2 EACH

SIDE)

BELT

GUIDE

FIGURE 4.32

2.Slide belt guide assembly to the rear and remove.

3.Disconnect traction belt idler pulley spring from tractor frame. See Figure 4.33.

RIGHT REAR

TRACTOR

FRAME

DISCONNECT

SPRING FROM

FRAME

FIGURE 4.33

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Snapper LT145H38FBV, LT145H33FBV, LT145H33FBV, LT145H38FBV important safety instructions Traction drive belt removal

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