Snapper LE317 - Section VIII - OVERHAUL & REPAIR (DRIVE SYSTEM)

Section VIII - OVERHAUL & REPAIR (drive system)
C. Idler Spring is loose or broken. Brake Is in¬
operative. Stop time greater than 5 seconds.
(1) Remove Belt Guard.
(2) Check to see if Torsion Idler Spring is loose
or broken. If Spring-end is loose, then
rehook on rear of housing. (See Pg. 21 Fig. 8.3)
If Spring is broken, proceed with Step 3.
(3) Remove 5/16" hex nut retaining Idler
Assembly. See Figure 8.6.
FIGURE 8.6
(4) Remove Pivot Bushing.
(5) Remove broken Spring.
(6) Install new Spring and removed parts in
reverse order.
D. Engine requires service. If Engine will not start
or will not run satisfactorily, consult the
“TROUBLESHOOTING” Chart (Section VI) first
and then the Engine Owner’s Manual for
possible solutions to the problem(s).