Snapper 14 Series - 4.5 Mower Drive Belt Replacement

Section IV-ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR „ ^
9. Reinstall idlers removed in steps 1 and 2. The
idler belt guides will self locate on tabs. Tighten
bolts securely.
10. Engage blade lever and adjust spindle belt
guides. See Figure 4.24 for proper belt to belt
guide clearances.
3. Move transmission shift lever to the neutral (N)
position.
A CAUTION A
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, turn
engine off, remove key, remove spark piug wire from
spark piug and secure spark plug wire away from
spark plug.
4. Follow procedures for standing the Rear Engine
Rider on rear bumper. Refer to 4.2, C. AD¬
JUSTING MOWER BLADE.
5. Route new belt, part number 2-4497, through
front belt guide to engine pulley/drive disc as¬
sembly.
6. Rotate yoke out with your hand and work belt
between drive and driven discs.
7. Move transmission shift lever to the #5 position
and place belt over drive disc and into drive
pulley belt groove. See Figure 4.23.
FIGURE 4.23
8. Route belt onto spindle pulleys. Make sure belt
is inside spindle belt guides.
necessary. Refer to 4.2, A. MOWER DRIVE
BELT ADJUSTMENT, steps 3 and 4.
12. Reinstall mower drive belt covers.
4.6 BATTERY
A. BATTERY REMOVAL _
/f\ CAUTION A
Never attempt to service or charge the battery while
it is installed on the Rear Engine Rider. _
1. Carefully pull each side of battery cover away
from ratchet fasteners and remove cover. See
Figure 4.25.
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