5 maintenance (cont.)
• SIDE IDLER TENSION SPRING ADJUSTMENT: To increase tension, remove nut and lock washer securing rear spring hanger bolt (3:34) in middle tension hole, and replace bolt in uppermost hole. To decrease tension, replace in lowest hole. Replace lock washer and nut, tightening securely. If tension is still slack, replace springs and/or drive belts.
INCREASE
DECREASE
•BLADE DECK PULLEY ALIGNMENT: Check initial alignment of each pulley with blade clutch pulley (2:13) on engine shaft with straight edge; adjust as needed by loosening set screws in each pulley and raising or lowering pulley. Retighten set screws to 150 in. lbs. when final adjustment is complete.
•DRIVE PULLEY ALIGNMENT: Check to see that drive pulleys are in line with side idler pulley and wheel drive pulley; adjust as needed by loosening set screw in pulley and realigning pulley. Retighten set screws to 150 in. lbs.
REPLACEMENT PARTS:
•Replacement parts are available through your local Snapper dealer.
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