Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. 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.

4.4.8.DECK BELT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT 48" Deck Drive Belt

1.Place tractor on a firm level surface.

2.Turn engine "OFF". Remove key.

3.Remove mower deck. See Section on DECK REMOVAL.

4.Remove deck idler tension spring. Remove nuts that secure the spindle pulley covers. See Figure 4.35.

5.Remove belt.

6.Install new belt.

7.Reinstall both pulley covers.

8.Reinstall mower deck to tractor.

TOP VIEW OF

48” MOWER DECK

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

ENGINE TO DECK

DRIVE BELT

PART No. 4-6926

TENSION

SPRING

SPINDLE PULLEY COVER

SPINDLE PULLEY COVER

TENSION

SPINDLE TO SPINDLE

SPRING

MOWER BELT

 

PART No. 2-8334

FIGURE 4.35

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Snapper LT180H42IBV2, WLT180H42IBV2, LT200H48IBV2, WLT200H48IBV2 important safety instructions TOP View Mower Deck