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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
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.
3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS
3.2.4. CHECK BLADE DRIVE BELT
The blade drive consists of a single belt from the
engine to the deck. Inspect for signs of deterioration
and proper tension.
1. Lower deck to lowest setting.
2. Remove four self-tapping screws, two on each
side of mower drive belt cover. See Figure 3.3.
3. Slide cover back and rotate out.
FIGURE 3.3
4. With engine “OFF” and deck in 3rd height of cut
position, move blade lever back to the “ON” position
and depress blade pedals.
5. Measure the belt spacing at idler pulley. See
Figure 3.4. The belt spacing should be 1 1/4” but
no less 1”. If the measurement is less than 1”, the belt
tension should be adjusted. Refer to Section “MOWER
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT”.
3.2.5. BLADE
BRAKE
1. Check blade brake for proper function. Blade should
stop rotating in 3 seconds or less after moving the blade
control lever to the “OFF” position or after releasing the
blade pedals.
WARNING
Blades must stop rotating in 3 seconds or less after
the blade has been turned off. DO NOT operate
machine until blade brake has been adjusted and
functioning properly.
2. If the blade continues to rotate longer than 3
seconds do not operate machine. Refer to Section
“BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT” or contact your
SNAPPER dealer for assistance.
3.2.6. SERVICE BRAKE / PARK BRAKE
1. Check machine brake for proper function. Engage
park brake. Push machine. Rear tires should skid. Drive
machine forward and apply brake. Machine should come
to a complete stop in less than 5 ft.
2. If brakes are not functioning properly brake
adjustment must be completed before operating
machine. Refer to Section “SERVICE BRAKE – PARK
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT”.
3.2.7. INTERLOCK
SYSTEM
Check interlock controls for proper function:
The engine MUST NOT start if:
1. Blade Control is “ON” and/or clutch/brake pedal is
released.
The engine and blades MUST STOP if:
2. The operator leaves the operator position with Blade
Control “ON” and/or clutch/brake pedal is released.
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine if interlock system is not
functioning properly. Contact your SNAPPER dealer
immediately for assistance.
REMOVE FOUR
SCREWS TO REMOVE
COVER
BELT SPACING
SHOULD BE
1-1/4”
ENGINE
PULLEY
IDLER
PULLEY
MOWER DECK
PULLEY
FIGURE 3.4
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