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.
6.9 TRACTION BELT REPLACEMENT
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5.Slide old wheel drive belt off pulleys. See Figure 6.14. NOTE: Drop belt down around wheel, and roll mower over belt.
6.Replace belt, and reassemble removed components in reverse order. Torque all hardware (except nut securing spring to Traction Idler Pulley bolt) to
REMOVE BELT
FROM PULLEYS
FIGURE 6.14
NOTE: For belt adjustment, refer to Section “Traction Idler Spring Adjustment”.
RAISE 1/4 – 1/2”
LOOSEN SET
SCREW
FIGURE 6.15
6.11 REPLACEMENT PARTS
To retain the quality of your mower, use Genuine SNAPPER Replacement Parts only! Contact your local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for your mower, always mention Model and Serial Number of Power Unit and Mower Attachment. We recommend returning your mower to an authorized SNAPPER Dealer on a yearly basis for inspection and addition of any new devices which might upgrade the performance and safety of your mower. For the nearest SNAPPER Dealer, check the Yellow Pages under the heading LAWN MOWERS. For Engine Parts and Service, look for the Engine Manufacturer’s Dealers under the heading ENGINES- Gasoline. For transmission parts and service, look for Tecumseh Engines & Transmission under Engines- Gasoline.
6.12 TRANSMISSION PARTS & SERVICE
For the nearest Peerless Transmission Dealer, check the Yellow Pages under heading,
6.10OPC ADJUSTMENT
1.Loosen set screw on OPC boss. See Figure 6.15.
2.Raise OPC approximately 1/4
NOTE: Make sure both OPCs are adjusted evenly.
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