Snapper 10305 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 39

Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance,
service, or repairs, stop engine and auger/impeller,
always remove key from ignition switch, remove spark
plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Before
tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank. Allow
engine to run, outdoors where fumes can be safely
dissipated, until all fuel is removed from carburetor.
to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover
plate. See Figure 4.7.
SCREWS
4.1.4. WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear.
Visually check engine drive belt for cracking,
fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. NOTE:
Auger and Drive Belts are difficult to install. It may
be necessary to allow an authorized Snapper
Dealer to install these belts.
1. Remove belt cover. Refer to Figure 4.2.
2. Remove discharge chute.
3. Unhook both idler springs.
4. Loosen auger/impeller belt guide. See Figure4.6.
- IMPORTANT: Auger drive belt will have to be removed
from around engine drive pulley and engine shaft to
install wheel drive belt.
5. Remove wheel drive belt from around engine
pulley. See Figure 4.6.
BELT
WHEEL DRIVE
BELT
AUGER DRIVE
BELT
UNHOOK
IDLER
SPRING
SPRING
REMOVE
COVER
FIGURE 4.7
7. Remove wheel drive belt from drive disc pulley.
Route wheel belt through drive system in between
rubber drive tire and drive disc.
8. Route new wheel drive belt through drive
system. NOTE: New belt has to be routed in
between rubber drive tire and drive disc to position
it around auger pulley.
9. Route wheel drive belt onto engine wheel drive
pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the drive
disc pulleygroove.
10. Reinstall auger drive belt around engine auger
drive pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the
drivedisc pulley groove.
11. Position belt guide against auger drive belt and
tightensecurely.
12. Reinstallboth idlersprings.
13. Reinstall discharge chute, belt and drive system
covers and tightenscrews securely.
14. Reinstall drivesystem cover plate.
FIGURE 4.6
6. Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive
system area. Secure machine in the tilted position
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