Traction Drive Belt Adjustment; Mower Blade Service - Snapper LT160H42FBV Operator's Manual

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
_, WARNING _,
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blades running. STOP
blades. 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.
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.
MOUNTING
BELT
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 4.1 1.
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SPEEDS
FIGURE 4.11
6. Tighten mounting nuts.
' MORE TENSION
STATIONARY
MOUNTING BOLT
TENSION
BELT GUIDE - MAKE CERTAIN
BELT GUIDE ORIENTATION 18
MAINTAINED,
STAT ONARY DLER
MOUNTING BRACKET
FIGURE 4.12
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
asfollows:
1. Move tractor to a firm, level surface.
2. Turn engine "OFF". Remove key.
3. Remove mowing deck. i
4. Remove the traction drive belt stationary idler NOTCHFORMING W
mounting bolt. See Figure 4.1.
BLADE
5. Move the stationary idler one hole towards left side 2__ i/TD.-_ WEAR
LIMIT,
of tractor for more belt tension. CUTTINGEDGE
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ote t he o ,eo a ,on 0o,de aod ake e a,o jr
remains in the same orientation after moving idler.
Should DANGEROUS CONDITION!
DO
less tension be required move stationary idler towards right
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side of tractor. See Figure 4.12.
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 4.13.
FIGURE 4.13
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