Shifter Adjustment; Traction Drive Belt Adjustment; Mower Blade Service - Snapper ELT145H33FBV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR

4.3.3. SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT

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4. Loosen mounting nuts.
5. Move the speed control lever until it is in direct
relation to the neutral "N" position on quadrant. See
Figure 4.16.
SPEED CONTROL LEVER
FORWARD
SPEEDS
FIGURE 4.16
6. Tighten mounting nuts.
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. Wear heavy
leather gloves when handling or working around
cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can
cause severe injury.
4.3.4.

TRACTION DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

Should a gradual loss of traction be noticed, it may be
necessary to adjust the traction drive belt tension.
Adjust as follows:
1. Move tractor to a firm, level surface.
2. Turn engine "OFF". Remove key.
3. Remove mowing deck.
4. Remove the traction drive belt stationary idler
mounting bolt. See Figure 4.17.
5. Move the stationary idler one hole towards right
side of tractor for more belt tension.
NOTE: Note the orientation of belt guide and make certain
it remains in the same orientation after moving idler.
NOTE: Should less tension be required move stationary
idler towards right side of tractor. See Figure 4.17.
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
6. Secure stationary idler with mounting bolt.
7. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Set park
brake. Start engine.
8. Visually inspect traction drive belt for movement.
When properly adjusted, the traction drive belt should
not have any movement or rotation with the engine
running and park brake engaged.
9. Should movement be present, readjust traction
drive belt to release belt tension as described in
previous instructions.
BELT GUIDE
STATIONARY IDLER
STATIONARY IDLER
MOUNTING BOLT

4.4 MOWER BLADE SERVICE

4.4.1. (STANDARD) BLADE WEAR LIMITS
All mower blades should be checked for excessive
wear and damage before each use. See Figure 4.18.
NOTCH FORMING
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MOUNTING
BRACKET
MORE
TENSION
LESS
TENSION
MORE TENSION
LESS TENSION
MOUNTING BRACKET
BELT GUIDE - MAKE CERTAIN
BELT GUIDE ORIENTATION IS
MAINTAINED.
STATIONARY IDLER
MOUNTING
BRACKET
FIGURE 4.17
NEW
BLADE
WEAR LIMIT.
CUTTING EDGE
WORN.
DANGEROUS CONDITION! DO
NOT USE ON MOWER!
FIGURE 4.18