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.
SPINDLE PULLEY | SPINDLE PULLEY |
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IDLER PULLEY
STATIONARY
PULLEY
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.
4.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS |
The following mower deck and component adjustments |
ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY
SPINDLE
42” DECKS
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 foot rest.
2.Remove old belt.
4.2.4. BELT REPLACEMENT
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.
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PULLEYSTATIONARY PULLEY
IDLER | SPINDLE |
PULLEY | PULLEY |
ELECTRIC
48” DECKCLUTCH PULLEY
FIGURE 4.1
MOWER
BELTROUTE MOWER BELT AROUND ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY
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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