Section 4- Adjustments And Repair; Engine Adjustments & Repair; Mower Deck & Component Adjustments; Mower Drive Belt Adjustment - Snapper 421823BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
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. Once blade is disengaged it
should come to a stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade
continues to rotate after 3 seconds the blade brake
must be adjusted. DO NOT continue to operate the
machine if the blade brake is not operating properly.
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
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

On 42" models, the mower drive belt DOES NOT
require adjustment. If the belt does not drive blade
properly, replace belt. See Figure 4.1 for belt
routing.
TOP VIEW OF BELT ROUTING
LEFT
SPINDLE
PULLEY
IDLER
PULLEY
ENGINE DRIVE
PULLEY
ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 4.1
deck and component
RIGHT
SPINDLE
PULLEY
2-1/8"
FIXED
PULLEY
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine until blade brake is
adjusted and functioning properly. If blade stop time
cannot be achieved with the adjustment procedure
described above, take the machine immediately to an
authorized SNAPPER dealer.

4.2.2. BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

The automatic Blade Brake should stop the blades
within 3 seconds
disengaged by moving blade lever to the "OFF"
position or by releasing the Blade Pedals. Check
this by disengaging the Blade Lever as shown in
Figure 4.2. Perform the following measurement
and adjustment.
1. With the blade engagement lever disengaged,
measure the distance between the front of the
blade lever and the edge of the latch plate. The
dimension should be 3" to 3-1/4" clearance
between lever and edge of plate. See Figure 4.2. If
the dimension is incorrect go to step 2.
MEASURE FROM
THIS EDGE
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IMPORTANT: On 42" deck models do not require belt
tension adjustment. But, if front frame assembly clamp is
loosened for any reason, recheck belt spacing between idler
pulley and fixed pulley. Place deck height lever in the 3rd
position. With blade lever in the "ON" position, the distance
between the idler pulley and the fixed pulley should be 2-
1/8". See Figure 4.1.
20
anytime the blades
3" to 3-1/4"
CLEARANCE
BLADE
LEVER
DISENGAGED
FIGURE 4.2
are