Deck Belt Removal & Replacement - Snapper ELT145H33GBV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
Traction drive belt replacement
(Continued from previous page)
NOTE: When installing a new belt, make certain the
stationary idler is mounted in the hole closest to the L.H.
side of the tractor. See Figure 4.29.
4. Make certain belt is within belt guides of idlers.
5. Attach tension idler spring to tractor frame. See
Figure 4.30.
6. Reinstall mower deck in reverse order of removal.
RIGHT REAR
TRACTOR FRAME
FIGURE 4.30
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service
with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine.
Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark
plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and
components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing
engine and components sufficient time to cool.
4.4.7. DECK BELT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
33" Deck Drive Belt
1. Place tractor on a firm level surface.
2. Turn engine "OFF". Remove key.
3. Remove mower deck.
4. Remove deck belt idler pulley and spindle pulley
cover. See Figure 4.31.
CONNECT SPRING
TO FRAME
28
REMOVE
SPINDLE
PULLEY
COVER
FIGURE 4.31
5. Remove old belt.
6. Replace with new belt, part number 2-6546 (33"), in
reverse order.
7. Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necessary to obtain
1/16" clearance between belt and belt guide. See
Figure 4.32
SPINDLE PULLEY
IDLER PULLEY
FIGURE 4.32
REMOVE
IDLER
1/16"
CLEARANCE