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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
4.3.2. MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if signs of
excessive wear and/or damage are present.
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP
the engine, remove the key, remove the spark plug
wire(s) from the spark plug(s) and secure wire(s)
away from plug(s).
4.3.3. BELT REMOVAL
1. Remove foot rest. Refer to Section 3.2.3. -
Foot Rest Removal.
2. Remove old belt.
4.3.4. BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Route new belt around electric clutch pulley. See
Figure 4.3.
FIGURE 4.3
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.
4. Route belt onto spindle pulley. Make sure belt is
inside spindle pulley belt guide.
5. Reinstall idler pulley spring. See Figure 4.4.
NOTE: The idler belt guide should be positioned so
the locator tab fits into the corresponding hole found
on the idler arm. See Figure 4.4. Tighten bolt
securely.
6. Reinstall front frame cover.
BELT REPLACEMENTS
Engine to Hydro Pumps (All Models) Part No. 4-1823
Engine to Electric Clutch (All Models) Part No. 2-9117
Electric Clutch to Mower (33” Decks) Part No. 3-5389
Electric Clutch to Mower (38” Decks) Part No. 2-9308
FIGURE 4.4
4.3.5. BLADE BRAKE
The blade switch engages the electric clutch when
pulled out to the “ON” position. When the blade switch
is in the “ON” position the cutting blade(s) are
engaged. The blade switch disengages the electric
clutch when the blade switch is pushed in to the “OFF”
position. When the blade switch is in the “OFF”
position the cutting blade(s) are disengaged. The
electric clutch is non-adjustable. The blade(s) should
stop rotation in 5 seconds. If the electric clutch fails to
stop the blade(s) rotation in 5 seconds, contact an
authorized SNAPPER dealer to repair or replace.
MOWER
BELT
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
VIEW SHOWN FROM UNDERNEATH
WITH DECK REMOVED, DECK REMOVAL
NOT NECESSARY FOR MOWER BELT
REPLACEMENT
ROUTE MOWER BELT AROUND
ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY
IDLER ARM AND BELT
GUIDE DETAIL
TAB MUST GO
INTO HOLE
LOCATOR
TAB
BELT
GUIDE
MOWER
BELT
STATIONARY
PULLEY
BELT
GUIDE
IDLER
ARM