Mower Drive Belt Replacement - Snapper 3317523BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Maintenance (Continued)
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WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or
repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade.
Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug
wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine
and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all
parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap
and vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.

Mower Drive Belt Replacement

Inspect the mower drive belt as described in the section,
"CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT". Replace the belt if signs of
excessive wear and/or damage are present.
Belt Removal
1. Remove the mower drive belt cover. Refer to the section
entitled "DRIVE BELT COVER REMOVAL".
2. Remove the old belt.
Belt Replacement
1. Follow the WARNING statement found on this page.
2. Check the fuel level in the tank. If over 3/4 full, remove
the tank. Refer to the section entitled, "REMOVING FUEL
TANK". If 3/4 or less, proceed to the next step.
3. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on its rear
bumper.
4. Route the new belt through the engine belt guide (B,
Figure 45) up to the engine pulley (A).
A
B
Figure 45: Engine pulley and belt guide
5. Move the transmission shift lever to the neutral (N)
position.
6. Rotate the clutch yoke (F, Figure 40) out with your hand
and work the belt between the drive disc and the rubber
driven disc.
7. To clear the primary chain case, move the transmission
shift lever to the #5 position. Route the belt around the
drive disc and into the drive pulley belt groove.
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8. Remove the idler (A, Figures 46 and 47).
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9. Route the belt onto the spindle pulley (C). Make sure
the belt is inside the spindle belt guide (D) and the idler
belt guide (B). Route the belt as shown.
10. Reinstall the idler removed in Step 8. The idler belt
guide tab should be positioned in the hole located on
the idler arm. Tighten the idler pulley bolt securely.
11. Adjust the belt guide to allow 1/16" belt-to-belt guide
clearance (E).
12. Check the mower drive belt tension and adjust if neces-
sary (28" & 30" decks only). Refer to the Section enti-
tled "MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT".
13. Reinstall the mower drive belt cover.
E
C
Figure 46: Belt routing for 28 and 30 inch decks
E
C
Figure 47: Belt routing for 33 inch decks
B
D
A
A
D
B
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