Belt Service - Snapper ELP21703BV 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
components 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
DRIVE
BELT
COVER
14
REMOVE MOUNTING
SCREWS AND NYLON
LOCK NUTS
RETAINING
SCREW
FIGURE 4.5