Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool.
4.1 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for those adjustments and/or repairs that can be made by the owner.
4.2MOWER 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.
4.2.1. MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
The 42” and 48”mower deck drive belts do not require any adjustment. If the belt does not drive blade properly, replace belt as needed. See Section “Belt Replacement”. Belt routing shown on this page. See Figure 4.1.
4.2.2.MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if signs of excessive wear and/or damage are present.
4.2.3.BELT REMOVAL
1.Remove footrest/floor pan assembly.
2.Remove old belt.
4.2.4. BELT REPLACEMENT
SPINDLE PULLEY | SPINDLE PULLEY |
IDLER PULLEY | STATIONARY |
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| PULLEY |
ELECTRIC CLUTCH | 42” DECKS |
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PULLEY |
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SPINDLE | STATIONARY |
PULLEY | |
| PULLEY |
IDLER | SPINDLE |
PULLEY | PULLEY |
ELECTRIC
48” DECKCLUTCH PULLEY
FIGURE 4.1
1.Route new belt around electric clutch pulley. See Figure 4.2.
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.
MOWER BELT
ROUTE MOWER BELT AROUND ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY
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ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
VIEW SHOWN FROM UNDERNEATH WITH DECK REMOVED, DECK REMOVAL IS NOT NECESSARY FOR MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT.
FIGURE 4.2
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