Snapper SPE150KH, SPE1250KW Mower Attachment Service, Transmission Belt REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

SECTION 7 - MOWER ATTACHMENT SERVICE

7.1 TRANSMISSION BELT

REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

4, Adjust Traction Rod and Brake Rod as necessary.

Refer to Section "ADJUSTMENTS

STEERING/BRAKES and TRACTION LEVERS/RODS".

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.

1.Disconnect idler arm spring.

2, Remove existing belt. Replace with new belt, part no. 2-9118.

3.Reconnect idler arm spring. See Figure 7.1.

TRANSMISSION

IDLER BELT

	IDLER ARM
ELECTRIC	SPRING
CLUTCH

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FIGURE 7.1

7,2 TRACTION BELT REMOVAL &

REPLACEMENT

7.2,1. TRACTION BELT REMOVAL

1.STOP ENGINE! Remove two wing-nuts retaining belt cover. Remove belt cover. See Figure 7.2.

2.Remove Traction Belt from Wheel Pulley first by running Belt off as Wheel is turned. Remove belt from Transmission output Pulley next.

3.Lay Traction Belt flat on ground (around tire) and roll

Mower Wheel over Traction Belt, removing Traction Belt from machine,

TRACTION BELT

OUTPUT PULLEY

(WHEEL PULLEY	/
NOT SHOWN)
BELT COVER	WING NUT
FIGURE 7.2

7,3 CUTTER DECK BELT REMOVAL &

INSTALLATION

1.Remove mower deck belt cover.

2, Remove idler spring and swing idler away from belt. See Figure 7.3.

3.Remove old belt from spindle pulleys and electric clutch pulley.

4.Route new belt, part number 3-5710 for 36" Deck &

2-9261 for 48" Deck around spindle pulleys. NOTE: 36" Deck Belt also connects to electric clutch.

5.Move idler to belt and re-attach tension spring.

6.For 48" Deck to electric clutch use belt 2-9262.

36" DECK SHOWN

REMOVE	IDLER
BELT

7.2,2, TRACTION BELT INSTALLATION

1.STOP ENGINE! Lay new Traction Belt, part number 4-6240, flat on ground in front of Traction Wheel. Roll Traction Wheel over Traction Belt until wheel is in middle of belt.

2,	Place Traction	Belt	on Wheel	Pulley followed by	FIGURE 7.3
	Transmission	Output	Pulley.
3.	Reinstall belt cover and tighten			two wing-nuts.

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