Snapper 150Z User Manual

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Mower Belt Replacement
Mower Drive Belt Replacement - 33” Decks
1. Park the rider on a level surface. Disengage the PTO,
turn off the engine, set the ground speed control
levers to START/PARK, and set the parking brake
lever to ENGAGE. Remove the key.
2. Pull the idler pulley (C, Figure 47) to release belt
tension and remove the mower drive belt (B) from the
PTO pulley (A).
3. Remove the belt from the remaining deck pulleys.
Note: The left rear threaded rod must be removed
from the mower in order to completely remove the
belt. Refer to the section entitled ‘Mower Deck
Removal and Installation’.
4. Install the new belt (B) as shown in Figure 47.
Mower Drive Belt Replacement - 42” Decks
1. Park the rider on a level surface. Disengage the PTO,
turn off the engine, set the ground speed control
levers to START/PARK, and set the parking brake
lever to ENGAGE. Remove the key.
2. Use the idler pulley arm (C, Figure 48) to release belt
tension and remove the mower drive belt (A) from the
PTO pulley (B).
3. Remove the belt from the remaining deck pulleys.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the mower deck.
4. Install the new belt (A) as shown in Figure 48.
WARNING
Before inspecting or servicing the mower, turn
the mower blades OFF, turn the ignition switch
OFF, and allow all moving parts to stop. Remove
ignition key, then disconnect the spark plug wire
and fasten it away from the spark plug.
B
C
A
Figure 48. Mower Belt Routing - 42” Decks
A
B
C
Figure 47. Mower Belt Routing - 33” Decks
Maintenance
Not for
Reproduction

Snapper 150Z Specifications