Snapper 2 Series - Mower Drive Belt Adjustment

SERVICE (Continued)
WHEEL BRAKE TEST & READJUSTMENT
1. Test the wheel braking action at frequent intervals
to insure proper stopping in the event of possible
emergencies. Normally, the mower should stop
from top forward speed within approximately three
feet after the NEUTRAL RETURN/BRAKE PEDAL
has been fully depressed.
2. To adjust brake action:
Turn locknut on brake rod clockwise to make braking
more responsive. Turn locknut counterclockwise if
slower braking action is desired. See Figure 19.
LOCKNUT
I (TURN CLOCKWISE
TO TIGHTEN
BRAKES - COUNTER.
CLOCKWISE TO
LOOSEN)
FIGURE 19
3. A fter adjusting locknut, retest braking action as
described in Step 1.
MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
Normally, within the first few hours of operation, the
MOWER DRIVE BELT will seat into the pulleys and
become slack. To regain correct belt tension, follow
Steps 1 thru 5.
1. Lower MOWER DECK to lowest position.
2. Push BLADE CONTROL LEVER downward
to “OFF” position.
3. Remove BLADE CABLE SPRING from hole in
BRAKE ARM. Reattach spring in next hole
forward. See Figure 20.
4. Pull BLADE CONTROL lever up to "ON"
position, then check belt tension.
5. if belt is still too slack, move spring forward
another hole until tension is correct.
FIGURE 20
MOWER DRIVE BELT SERVICE
To install or replace the MOWER DRIVE BELT, follow
Steps 1 thru 9.
1. Lower MOWER DECK to lowest position.
2. Loosen screw on slotted side of belt covers and
swing covers away from pulleys.
3. Loosen pulley screw on stationary IDLER PULLEY
until BELT RETAINER can be moved away from
belt.
4- Loosen pulley screw on BRAKE ARM IDLER
PULLEY until belt can be removed from between
BELT RETAINER and PULLEY.
5. Remove old belt.
6. Route new belt around puileys as shown in
Figure 21.
OUTSIDE PULLEY
BELT COVERS
OUTSIDE PULLEY BRAKE ARM
PULLEY .SCREW /-IDLER PULLEY
FIGURE 21
7. Retighten BRAKE ARM IDLER PULLEY screw.
8. Readjust BELT RETAINER on stationary IDLER
PULLEY, then retighten pulley screw.
9. Reinstall belt covers on outsicle pulleys. Tighten
retaining screw.
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