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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blade running. STOP
blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key.
Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure
wire away from spark plug. Engine and components
can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing
engine and components sufficient time to cool.
4.1 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for those adjustments
and/or repairs that can be made by the owner.
4.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS
The following mower deck and component adjustments
and repairs can be made by the owner. However, if
there is difficulty in achieving these adjustments and
repairs, it is recommended that these repairs be made
by an authorized SNAPPER dealer.
4.2.1. MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
The 42” and 48”mower deck drive belts do not
require any adjustment. If the belt does not drive
blade properly, replace belt as needed. See
Section “Belt Replacement”. Belt routing shown on
this page. See Figure 4.1.
4.2.2. MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if signs of
excessive wear and/or damage are present.
4.2.3. BELT REMOVAL
1. Remove footrest/floor pan assembly.
2. Remove old belt.
4.2.4. BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Route new belt around electric clutch pulley.
See Figure 4.2.
2. Route belt around stationary idler.
3. Remove spring that is connected to idler pulley.
Loosen nut and bolt that secures idler pulley to idler
arm. Route belt between belt guide and idler pulley.
(Continued On Next Page)
FIGURE 4.1
FIGURE 4.2
SPINDLE PULLEY
SPINDLE PULLEY
IDLER PULLEY
STATIONARY
PULLEY
ELECTRIC CLUTCH
PULLEY
42” DECKS
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
PULLEY
SPINDLE
PULLEY
STATIONARY
PULLEY
IDLER
PULLEY
SPINDLE
PULLEY
48” DECK
ROUTE MOWER BELT AROUND
ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY
MOWER
BELT
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
VIEW SHOWN FROM UNDERNEATH WITH DECK
REMOVED, DECK REMOVAL IS NOT NECESSARY
FOR MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT.