Mower Drive Belt Replacement - 50” Decks; Storage - Snapper 150Z Series Operator's Manual

Mower Drive Belt Replacement - 50" Decks
1. Park the rider on a level surface. Disengage the PTO,
turn off the engine, set the ground speed control
levers to START/PARK, and set the parking brake to
ENGAGE. Remove the key.
2. Use the idler pulley arm (K, Figure 57) to release belt
tension and remove the mower drive belt (F) from the
PTO pulley (G).
3. Remove the belt from the remaining deck pulleys.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the mower deck.
4. Install the new belt (F) as shown in Figure 57.
Arbor Drive Belt Replacement
Contact your local authorized dealer for replacement of
the arbor drive belt (A, Figure 57).

STORAGE

Before Storage
Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the
Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety
Rules section, then perform the following steps:
• Turn the mower blades OFF, set the ground speed
control levers to START / PARK, set the parking brake
lever to ENGAGE, and remove the key from the
ignition switch.
• Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance items.
• Battery life will be increased if it is removed, put in a
cool, dry place and fully charged about once a
month. If the battery is left in the unit, disconnect the
negative cable.
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
the essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor,
fuel filter, fuel line, and fuel tank during storage. Also,
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to the
separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
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Figure 57. PTO Belt Routing
A. Arbor Drive Belt
B. Right Arbor Pulley
C. Arbor Idler Pulley
D. Center Arbor Pulley
E. Left Arbor Pulley
F. Mower Drive Belt
G. Engine PTO Pulley
H. Mower Drive Pulley
I. Mower Idler Pulley
J. Backside Idler Pulley
K. Idler Pulley Arm
STORAGE
WARNING
Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed,
poorly ventilated structure. Fuel vapors can
travel to an ignition source (such as a furnace,
water heater, etc.) and cause an explosion.
Fuel vapor is also toxic to humans and animals.
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in
storage.
To avoid engine problems use fuel stabilizer, especially
before storage of 30 days or longer.
After Storage
Before starting the unit after it has been stored:
• Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance items.
• Fill with FRESH fuel.
• After starting, allow the engine to warm before
operating.
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