Snapper HI-VAC 7 Series User Manual

POLY-V-BELT REPLACEMENT: The driven disc
assembiy must be removed first. Note the arrange¬
ment of the oid beit around the three puiieys before
cutting and removing it. Siip the repiacement beit
over the end of hex-shaft and onto puiiey (A). Then
work it onto idier puiiey (B) and twist it sideways and
puii upward between the differentiai bracket and
transmission puiiey (C) and then down Into the
pulley’s groove. Make sure the belt is in each
pulley’s groove! Refer to FIG. 18.
NOTE: When properly installed, the lower span of
Poly-V-Belt will be ABOVE the belt guide - below
pulley (A).
FIG. 18 -POLY-V BELT REPLACEMENT
STORAGE PROCEDURE
Refer to the engine manual for directions regarding
engine storage preparations.
Prepare the mower for "end of season" storage as
follows:
1. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE ANY OTHER PREPARATIONS ARE
MADE!
2. Tape all openings closed to prevent spraying
water into exhaust or air intakes during
washing.
3. Turn the mower on its side and thoroughly
clean the underside of the deck. Scrape away
any accumulation of grass with a putty knife
and/or wire brush. Then use a hose to wash
down the underside of deck and allow to dry.
Clean all external surfaces of mower and ^
allow to dry.
4. Lubricate all exposed metal with a light ^
coating of oil to prevent corrosion. ^
5. If so equipped, empty the grass bag to pre¬
vent decay of debris and formation of mold
while in storage. The grass bag may be wash¬
ed in detergent, but allow it to dry thoroughly!
6. Store the mower in a shed or other dry area,
protected from weather.
7. Handles on push models may be tilted for¬
ward AFTER loosening both LOWER KNOBS
20. Grass bags and adaptors DO NOT need to
be removed.
To tilt handles on self-propelled models,
disconnect the transfer rod clip (on end of
transfer rod and speed control lever) and
follow the procedures above.
Carefully tilt the handles forward, "flexing"
the control cables to prevent "kinks"
(damage). Refer to FIG. 19.
HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To raise or lower handle (14), loosen the adjusting
locknuts (A) on both sides of handle shown in FIG.
20. Reset handle to desired position and re-tighten
the locknuts. \
FIG. 20
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ^
^ CARRIAGE
I >5^ \ -IT’ BOLTS
.PIVOT
POINT
FIG. 19
HANDLE STORAGE

Snapper HI-VAC 7 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	HI-VAC 7 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English