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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 

 

WARNING 

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 
and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure 
away from spark plug. Engine and components are 
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for 
all components to cool. 

 
4.4.1.  Engine Drive Belt Replacement 
 

(Stretch Type Belts) 

 

(Continued From Previous Page) 

 

IMPORTANT: Drain fuel tank before tipping mower. 
DO NOT

 tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down. 

Oil from crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the 
engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If 
contamination does occur, the air filter will have to be 
replaced. 
 

3.

 Remove the driven disc. Refer to Section 

“Replacing Rubber Driven Disc” for driven disc 
removal procedure. 

4.

  Drain fuel tank before tipping mower. Do not tilt 

mower with spark plug or carburetor down. Tilt 
mower up on its rear wheels and remove blade and 
blade hub. Assistance from another person may be 
necessary to hold mower in the tilted position. 

5. 

Hold the slotted end of the drive disc bolt with a 

screwdriver and remove the nut and internal tooth 
lock washer.  See Figure 4.16. 

6. 

Remove the belt cover located under deck. 

7.

 

 

Lift the drive disc up and remove worn belt. 

8. 

Loop one end of new belt over engine pulley and 

insert the other end through slot in deck. Refer to 
Figure 4.15. 

9.

  Loop the belt around the pulley on the bottom of 

the drive disc. 

10.

  Reinstall drive disc and retaining hardware.  

IMPORTANT:

 1) The square shoulder of the drive 

disc bolt must fit into the square hole of the bushing. 
2) The square end of bushing must fit into the 
bracket slot. 

11.

  Reinstall belt cover and tighten bolts securely. 

12.

 

Reinstall blade hub and cutter blade. 

Recommended torque for blade cap screw is 40 ft. lbs. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

PULLEY POSITION 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

FIGURE 4.16 

 

4.4.2.  Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement 
1.

 Remove the driven disc. Refer to Section on 

“Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring” for procedure. 

2.

  Note the routing of the old belt around the three 

pulleys before removing it.  See Figure 4.17. 

3.

  Place new Poly-V Belt over end of hex shaft and 

onto drive pulley. 

4.

  Work belt onto top of idler pulley. 

5.

  Twist belt sideways and pull it upward between 

the differential bracket and driven pulley and then 
down into the pulley groove.  Make sure the Poly-V 
Belt is above belt guide.  See Figure 4.17. 

 

 

 

FIGURE 4.17

 

 
 
 

IDLER 
PULLEY 

DRIVE 
PULLEY 

DIFFERENTIAL 
BRACKET 

POLY-V 
BELT 

DRIVEN 
PULLEY

BELT GUIDE 

HEX SHAFT 

ROUTING OF POLY-V BELT 

DRIVE DISC 

SLOT IN END 
OF DRIVE DISC 
BOLT 

BUSHING 

BOLT RETAINER 

DECK BRACKET 

(PARTIALLY SHOWN)

INTERNAL TOOTH 
LOCKWASHER 

NUT 

Summary of Contents for EP217018BV

Page 1: ...operating your Walk Behind read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 4 Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improper...

Page 2: ...bt 3 Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments these affect the handling and the stability of the machine PREPARATION 1 Read understand and follow instructions and warnings in this manua...

Page 3: ...with the engine running STOP BLADE and STOP ENGINE before leaving the operators position for any reason OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 11 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certai...

Page 4: ...use CAUTION when handling them 10 DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to spark plug hole spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine 11 Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER dea...

Page 5: ...ilter 13 Engine Oil 13 Storage Procedure 13 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 14 20 Mower Blade Replacement 14 Blade Sharpening 14 15 Wheel Drive Control Adjustment 15 Driven and Drive Disc Service 16...

Page 6: ...The nomenclature drawing above Figure 1 1 shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS It is recommended that all operators of the mower become thoroughly familiar with the controls pa...

Page 7: ...ake sure cap is tightened after refueling Refer to Engine Owners Manual for fuel specifications FIGURE 2 2 2 1 6 Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel...

Page 8: ...on each lower handle as shown in Figure 2 7 FIGURE 2 7 2 Move upper mower handle up or down until the desired position is achieved 3 Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to maintain desired po...

Page 9: ...2 10 FIGURE 2 10 2 7 INSTALLATION of RECYCLING PLUG Optional Accessory on Some Models STEP 1 Once adapter has been installed recycling may be desired Insert recycling plug completely and securely int...

Page 10: ...f deck See Figure 2 10 STEP 2 Install grass catcher by sliding connector over flange of adapter See Figure 2 13 FIGURE 2 13 STEP 3 Grasp front and rear handles on bag and begin bringing them together...

Page 11: ...r instructions Install the recycling cover and secure to the side and top of the deck with the two nuts provided on the machine Slide top portion of cover under nut secured to the deck See Figure 2 18...

Page 12: ...or simplest cleanest oil change loosen lower handle nuts and fold handles Stand mower up on lower handle brackets as shown in Figure 3 1 Drain oil through dipstick tube into a container Allow sufficie...

Page 13: ...evered or belt strands exposed If worn or damaged replace belt before operating mower FIGURE 3 4 3 3 SERVICE ANNUALLY Perform all maintenance as described in the Service Schedule section of this manua...

Page 14: ...e Figure 4 1 4 2 Replace with new blade WARNING DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage Refer to Section MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT for proper blade inspection and service...

Page 15: ...g hook and the inside of the clutch cable eye with the wheel drive control released See Figure 4 5 FIGURE 4 5 2 To adjust unhook upper spring from cable eye and rotate spring in direction required to...

Page 16: ...sc Driven Disc If oil or grease on the drive disc or driven disc is causing slippage clean discs as follows 1 Wipe away any oil or grease with a clean cloth 2 Use either an approved grease solvent or...

Page 17: ...s with hole in driven disc assembly from which rod was removed NOTE Do not move pivot bracket 6 Reinstall rod as removed in step 2 Move ground speed control to slow position then back to fast position...

Page 18: ...sc Assembly IMPORTANT The bearing on these machines is staked into the thrust plate The bearing will have to be driven out with a mallet and a large punch A new bearing with four retaining screws will...

Page 19: ...l new O ring over the outside of the new bearing 6 Install bearing holder and secure with screws 7 Install 3 8 hex lock nut FIGURE 4 14 4 4 BELT SERVICE On self propelled mowers the engine belt transm...

Page 20: ...ck 7 Lift the drive disc up and remove worn belt 8 Loop one end of new belt over engine pulley and insert the other end through slot in deck Refer to Figure 4 15 9 Loop the belt around the pulley on t...

Page 21: ...Tighten to proper torque 4 Lumpy or frayed belt 4 Replace belt Mower Will Not Move 1 Damaged transmission 1 Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer Loss Of Traction 2 Traction drive belt requires replacemen...

Page 22: ...se Level Page 12 X X Periodic Grease Check Page 12 X Drive Disc Check for Wear Damage Replacement Pages 16 18 X Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperatures Clean mor...

Page 23: ...al shock from spark plug while engine is running 5 THROTTLE CONTROL Indicates direction to increase engine RPM Hare decrease engine RPM Tortoise 6 SPEED SELECTOR Shows direction of motion and the abil...

Page 24: ...ward the engine will stop 8 CLUTCH Located on the plastic grip of the traction control lever Moving the lever toward the handle engages the traction clutch and forward motion starts When the lever is...

Page 25: ...ginal purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine...

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Page 28: ...any questions about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 COPYRIGHT 2004 SNAPPER A D...

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