Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.
3.In cases of severe tracking, one plate may need to be moved fully back and the other moved fully forward.
SPINDLE PULLEY | SPINDLE PULLEY |
IDLER
PULLEYSTATIONARY
PULLEY
38” DECK
ADJUST
TRACKING
ADJUSTMENT
PLATE
FIGURE 4.1c
ADJUST UNTIL LEVERS ARE ALIGNED
LEVER ALIGNMENT SCREWS
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
PULLEY
FIGURE 4.2a
4.3.2. MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT |
Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if signs of |
excessive wear and/or damage are present. |
4.2 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for those adjustments and/or repairs that can be made by the owner.
4.3MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS The following mower deck and component adjustments and repairs can be made by the owner. However, if there is difficulty in achieving these adjustments and repairs, it is recommended that these repairs be made by an authorized SNAPPER dealer.
4.3.1. MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
The 33” and 38” mower deck drive belts do not require any adjustment. If the belt does not drive blade properly, replace belt as needed. Refer to
Section “BELT REPLACEMENT”. Belt routing shown on this page. See Figures 4.2 & 4.2a.
SPINDLE PULLEY | ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY |
IDLER PULLEY
33” DECK
FIGURE 4.2
4.3.3. BELT REMOVAL |
1.Remove footrest/floor pan assembly. Refer to Section “FOOTREST REMOVAL”.
2.Remove old belt.
4.3.4. BELT REPLACEMENT
1.Route new belt around electric clutch pulley. See Figure 4.3.
MOWER
BELT 
ROUTE MOWER BELT AROUND ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
VIEW SHOWN FROM UNDERNEATH WITH
DECK REMOVED, DECK REMOVAL NOT
NECESSARY FOR MOWER BELT
REPLACEMENT
FIGURE 4.3
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