Snapper 14 Series - 4.4 Mower Blade Repair and Replacement

Section IV- ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
B. BLADE SHARPENING
1. F ollow procedures for standing Rear Engine
Rider on rear bumper.
A CAUTION A
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, stop
the engine, remove the key, remove the spark plug
wires from spark plugs and secure wires away from
plugs.
2. Remove blades. See Figure 4.19.
C. BLADE REPLACEMENT
1. Remove blades. Refer to Figure 4.19. Replace
both blades even if only one shows signs of
excessive wear or damage.
A CAUTION A
On those Rear Engine Riders equipped with a grass
catcher attachment, the air lifts are mounted on the
discharge blade only. When blades are replaced,
also replace air lift^ __
2. Blade Replacement Chart
Blade
Length
Blade
Number
Air Lift Kit
Number
21"
2-6691
6-0735
4.5 MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Inspect mower drive belt as decribed in 3.2, C. CHECK
MOWER DRIVE BELT. Replace belt if signs of ex¬
cessive wear and/or damage are present.
A. BELT REMOVAL
1. Remove mower drive belt covers. Refer to 3.2,
C. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT, steps 1 and
2 .
3. I nspect condition of blades. Refer to Figure
4.18.
4. if blades are In good condition, sharpen at 25"
(±3°). Do not sharpen beyond existing cutting
edge. See Figure 4.20.
5. Check biade balance after sharpening. If nec¬
essary, correct blade balance by grinding the
heavy end of blade.
6. Reinstall blades. Refer to Figure 4.19. Torque
biade mounting bolts to 50 ft. lbs.
2. Cut and remove old belt.
B. BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Remove stationary idier on right side of deck.
See Figure 4.21.
2. Remove tension idler on left side of deck. See
Figure 4.22.
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