Belt Service - Snapper ELP216753BDV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
!
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine
and blade. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire
and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compo-
nents are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient
time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather
gloves when handling or working around cutting
blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause
severe injury.

4.3 BELT SERVICE

The condition of the engine to transmission belt should
be checked after every 25 hours of mower operation.
4.3.1. Engine To Transmission Belt Replacement
1. Follow WARNING statement found on this page.
2. Remove the retaining screws that secure the belt
cover. Remove the belt cover. See Figure 4.5
3. Disconnect belt from transmission pulley.
4. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels. Do not tilt mower
with spark plug or carburetor down.
5. Remove the retaining bolts and nuts that secure the
blade. Remove blade. See Figure 4.5.
6. Remove the belt from around engine pulley.
7. Install the new belt from around engine pulley.
Insert belt through opening in deck.
8. Secure the blade with retaining bolts and nuts.
Tighten nuts and bolts to 30 to 40 ft. lbs.
9. Install new belt over transmission pulley. Install belt
cover and secure with retaining bolts. Tighten
securely.
!
TILT MOWER UP
ON ITS BACK
WHEELS!
TRACTION
BELT
14
REMOVE MOUNTING
SCREWS AND NYLON
LOCK NUTS
DRIVE
BELT
COVER
FIGURE 4.5
RETAINING
SCREW