Snapper 7800104 User Manual

Maintenance
Continued
Service
-
After
the
First 5
Hours
(Continued)
Check
the
Blade
Drive
Belt
The blade
drive consists
of
a single
belt
from
the engine
to
the deck.
Inspect
for signs
of deterioration
and
proper
ten-
sion.
1. Lower
the deck
to the
lowest setting.
2.
Remove
the four selftapping
screws
(A,
Figure 21),
two on each
side of
mower
drive belt
cover
(B).
3.
Slide
the cover
back and
rotate
out on
the left side
of
the
mower deck.
Figure
21: Removing
the
drive
belt
cover
4.
Raise the deck
to
the 3rd
height of cut
position
(middle
notch).
With
the engine
"0FF",
move
the blade
lever
back
to
the
"0N"
position
and
depress
the blade
pedals.
5.
28" and
30"
Decks
.:
Measure
the belt spacing
at
the
idler
pulley
(A,
Figure
221.
Ihe
belt
spacing
(B)
should
be
1-114" but
no less
than
1". lf the
measurement
is
less
than
'1",
the belt
tension should
be adjusted.
Refer
to
the section
entitled
"BLADE
DRIVE
BELT
ADJUST-
MENT".
"
IMPORTANT:
The blade
drive
belt on
33" decks
does
not
require
tension adjustment.
lf the belt
becomes
w0rn 0r
slack
it
must be
replaced.
Refer to
the section
entitled
,.BLADE
DRIVE
BELT
REPLACEMENT"
Figure
22.
Measuring
the belt spactng
WARNING
The
following
procedure
requires
the engine
and
blades
to
be operated.
Exercise
extreme
caution.
Clear
area
of
loose
parts
&
tools
first. 0nly
operate
blades
when
seated
in the
ooerator's
seat.
Blade
Brake
1. Check
the blade
brake
for
proper
function.
The blade
should
stop
rotating
in
3
seconds
or
less after
moving
the blade
control
lever
to the
"0FF"
position
or
after
releasing
the blade
pedals.
WARNING
Blades
must
stop
rotating
in 3 seconds
or
less after
the
blade
has been
turned
off.
D0
N0T operate
machine until
blade
brake
has been
adtusted
and
functioning
pr0perly.
2.
lf the blade
continues
to
rotate
longer
than 3 seconds
do
not operate
the machine.
Refer
to the section
entitled
"BLADE
BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT",
or
contact
your
SNAPPER
dealer
for assistance.
Service
Brake
lPark
Brake
1. Check
the machine
brake
lor
proper
function.
.
Engage
the
park
brake,
and
push
the machine.
The
rear
tires should
skid.
.
Drive the
machine
forward and
apply
the brake.
The
machine
should
come
to a complete
stop
in less
than
5 ft.
2. lf
the brakes
are
not
functioning
properly,
brake
adjust-
ment
must be
completed
before
operating
the
machine.
Refer
to the section
entitled
"SERVICE
BRAKE
-
PARK
BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT''.
c
WARNING
D0 NOT
attempt
any adlustments,
maintenance,
servlce
0r
repairs
with
the engine
running.
ST0P
engine.
ST0P
blade.
Engage
parking
brake.
Remove
key.
Remove spark
plug
wire f rom spark
plug
and
secure
away
f rom
plug.
Engine
and
components
are
H0T.
Avoid serious
burns,
allow
all
parts
to cool
before
working
on
machine.
Fuel
Filler Cap
and
vent must be
closed
securely
to
prevent
f
uel
spillage.
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Snapper 7800104 Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	7800104
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English