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.

4.3.4.BELT REPLACEMENT (Continued From Previous)

2.Route belt around stationary idler.

3.Remove spring that is connected to idler pulley. Loosen nut and bolt that secures idler pulley to idler arm. Route belt between belt guide and idler pulley.

4.Route belt onto spindle pulley. Make sure belt is inside spindle pulley belt guide.

5.Reinstall idler pulley spring. See Figure 4.4. NOTE: The idler belt guide should be positioned so the locator tab fits into the corresponding hole found on the idler arm. See Figure 4.4. Tighten bolt securely.

6.Reinstall front frame cover.

BELT REPLACEMENTS

Engine to Hydro Pumps (All Models)

Part No. 4-1823

Engine to Electric Clutch (All Models)

Part No. 2-9117

Electric Clutch to Mower (33” Decks)

Part No. 3-5389

Electric Clutch to Mower (38” Decks)

Part No. 2-9308

IDLER ARM AND BELT

GUIDE DETAIL

TAB MUST GO

INTO HOLE

 

 

LOCATOR

MOWER

BELT

TAB

BELT

GUIDE

 

4.3.5. BLADE BRAKE

The blade switch engages the electric clutch when pulled out to the “ON” position. When the blade switch is in the “ON” position the cutting blade(s) are engaged. The blade switch disengages the electric clutch when the blade switch is pushed in to the “OFF” position. When the blade switch is in the “OFF” position the cutting blade(s) are disengaged. The electric clutch is non-adjustable. The blade(s) should stop rotation in 5 seconds or less. If the electric clutch fails to stop the blade(s) rotation in 5 seconds, contact an authorized SNAPPER dealer to repair or replace.

WARNING

Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after blades have been turned off. DO NOT operate machine until blade brake has been repaired and functioning properly. Contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance.

4.3.6. ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE

The straightness of the mower blade(s) is essential for smooth, even mowing. Adjust blade straightness as follows. NOTE: Follow Steps 1 thru 4 for all deck sizes.

1.Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Turn fuel shut off valve (If equipped) to the “CLOSED” position. Start engine and allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel. Close vent on fuel filler cap. See Figure 2.3.

2.Remove key from ignition switch.

3.Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s).

4.Carefully stand YARD CRUISER on rear bumper.

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IDLER

ARM

STATIONARY BELT

PULLEYGUIDE

FIGURE 4.4

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Snapper YZ145332BVE, YZ145382BVE Belt Replacements, Idler ARM and Belt Guide Detail, Blade Brake, Adjusting Mower Blade

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