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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.
FIGURE 4.1c
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.
4.3 MOWER 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.
FIGURE 4.2
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.
4.3.3. 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.
FIGURE 4.3
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MOWER
BELT
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
VIEW SHOWN FROM UNDERNEATH WITH
DECK REMOVED, DECK REMOVAL NOT
NECESSARY FOR MOWER BELT
REPLACEMENT
ROUTE MOWER BELT AROUND
ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY
SPINDLE PULLEY
ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY
IDLER PULLEY
33” DECK
SPINDLE PULLEY
SPINDLE PULLEY
IDLER
PULLEY
STATIONARY
PULLEY
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
PULLEY
TRACKING
ADJUSTMENT
PLATE
ADJUST
LEVER
ALIGNMENT
SCREWS
ADJUST UNTIL
LEVERS ARE
ALIGNED
38” DECK
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