Snapper SGV13321KW Adjustments & Repairs, Transmission Belt Replacement & Adjustment

SECTION 6 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Lock Traction Levers. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs and secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine.

6.8 TRANSMISSION BELT REPLACEMENT & ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: For belt adjustment, proceed directly to step 5.

1.Remove Deck belt. Refer to Section “Deck Belt Adjustment & Replacement”.

2.Loosen nut securing Transmission Idler Pulley to adjustment slot in engine base, and slide pulley away from belt. See Figure 6.11.

3.Remove old belt from transmission pulley and engine pulley. NOTE: Blade clutch wiring harness will need to be unplugged from main harness in order to fully remove belt from unit. Be sure to reconnect harness after new belt is installed.

4.Install new belt, using same pulley routing. See Figure 6.11.

5.Slide idler pulley back against belt, and adjust belt tension. Belt should have 10 lbs. pressure with a 3/8” deflection. Tighten pulley nut when correct tension is achieved.

6.9 TRACTION BELT REPLACEMENT

1.Remove Drive Pulley Cover. See Figure 6.12.

2.Remove nut securing forward end of Traction Idler Spring to Traction Idler Pulley bolt, and slip spring end off of bolt threads.

REMOVE DRIVE

PULLEY COVER

REMOVE

COVER

HARDWARE

REMOVE

NUT AND

SPRING

FIGURE 6.12

3.Remove Shoulder Bolt from traction idler assembly. See Figure 6.13.

4.Remove hardware securing Traction Idler Support Bracket to unit. Remove bracket. See Figure 6.13.

REMOVE

HARDWARE

CHECK

TENSION

HERE

IDLER

PULLEY

FIGURE 6.11

(View from underneath)

NOTE: All mid-size mowers should be tilted with engine carburetor side UP.

REMOVE TRACTION IDLER SUPPORT BRACKET

REMOVE

SHOULDER

BOLT

FIGURE 6.13

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