Snapper 10 Series User Manual

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT & REPLACEMENT
Shut the engine off first! DiSCONNECT THE SPARK
PLUG WiRE, and then remove the beit cover.
With the mower deck in the #5 height position and the
biade in the ON position, check the distance between
the inside surfaces of the beit as shown in FIG. 9 - the
ciearance should be from 1" to 1-1/2". The belt tension
is adjusted by changing the "distance" between the main
tube's vertical bracket (X) and the FRONT of the rear
case. Remove the shoulder bolt (Y) from above the
main tube and pull the front assembly FORWARD,
increasing the belt tension until the correct amount is
achieved. Remove one or more spacers as needed,
from in front of the vertical bracket and move to the
backside (between the bracket and the case). Then
reinstall and securely tighten the shoulder bolt (Y).
' Make sure the locking tab on the restrictor is engaged in
idler arm before securing idler arm nut and bolt. E§ sure
the belt js inside ajj belt guides . Check and adjust belt
tension as needed before reinstalling the BELT COVER.
FIG. 8 - BELT ADJUSTMENT
After "distance"' has been changed, check operation
of the ciutch/brake pedal and readjust the brake con¬
trol cable, if needed , for proper traction and braking.
Refer to the Brake section.
If the belt becomes frayed, cracked, or worn, replace it i
as follows: Remove the BELT COVER, then cut and
remove the old belt. To install a new belt, close the fuel
cap (10-C) valve. Stand the mower on the REAR
BUMPER (14-C), shift into NEUTRAL, and work the belt;
between discs, then shift into #5 sjseed and push belt
over edge of engine drive disc. Work belt into the
groove of the drive disc, then position other end in
pulleys on ntower deck as follows^ Loosen or remove ;
the idler pulley, loop the belt around spindle pulley as
shown in FIG. 9 and work belt between restrictor and
idler pulley. '
BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
As the brake band wears, the BLADE lever will gradually
stop further rearward in the slot of the BELT COVER.
Blade brake adjustment is required when the lever stops
more than 1/4" behind the latch plate. Refer to FIG. 10.
The adjusting point is shown in FIG. 11. With the
engine STOPPED, the adjustment is made as follows:
STEP 1: Lower cutting deck and remove the BELT
COVER.
STEP 2: While holding the BLADE lever firmly in
the rearward position, loosen the jam-nut on the end
of the eye bolt (refer to FIG. 11).
STEP 3: Move the BLADE lever to the ON position,
press the BLADE pedals down and hold, then turn
the T-nut on end of eye bolt (clockwise) several
complete turns. Make sure tab on T-nut is positioned
vertically to fit over the anchor.
STEP 4: Release the BLADE pedals to allow the
BLADE lever to move to the OFF position, then
depress the BLADE pedals again and check the
clearance between forward edge of the BLADE
lever and the rear edge of the latch plate which
should be less than 1/4" (FIG. 10). Repeat the pro-
(LOCATED UNDER SEAT)
RESTRICTOR CLEARANCE
♦ WITH
FIG. 9- BELT TENSION
4-C
FIG. 10 ■ BLADE LEVER TRAVEL
TAB
EYE-BOLT
ANCHOR
' FIG. 11 - BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
WHEEL BRAKE TEST & ADJUSTMENT
Test the wheel braking action at frequent intervals to
insure proper stopping in the event of possible
emergencies. Normaliy, the rider should stop from
FAST (top forward speed) within approximately three
feet after the CLUTCH/BRAKE pedal has been fully
depressed.
cedure in step 2 if needed to obtain correct i WARNING: Always disconnect the spark plug wire
clearance. When correct, hold the BLADE lever j and secure the end away from the plug before in-
rearward and turn the jam-nut tight against the T-nut ., 9 , specting/servicing the rider!mower, to prevent un¬
to lock in new position. Reinstall BELT COVER. 1 _ intentional start-ups.

Snapper 10 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	10 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English