Snapper LT120G30DB Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 74

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Never use a blade that shows signs of
excessive wear or damage. Refer to Figure
57 for NinJa
TM
blade wear limits.
Sharpen allcuttingedges ofthe Ninja
TM
recycling blade at
27° (+3°, -2 °) for optimum performance. See Figure 58.
Reinstall sharpened Ninja
TM
blade in reverse order of
removal.
Torque mounting bolts or nuts to proper standard blade
torque value for deck being serviced.
BLADE
FIGURE 58
Should a gradual loss of traction be noticed, it may be
necessary to adjust the traction drive belt tension. Adjust
as follows:
BELT
BRACKET
MORE
Move tractor to a firm, level surface.
Turn engine "OFF".
Raise hood remove spark plug wire from spark plug and
secure wire away from plug.
Remove mowing deck.
Remove the traction drive belt stationary idler mounting
bolt. See Figure 59.
Move the stationary idler one hole toward right side of
tractor for more tension.
NOTE:
Note the orientation of belt guide and make certain it
remainsin the same orientationafter moving idler.
NOTE:
Should less tension be required move stationary idler
towardsright side of tractor. See Figure59.
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IDLER
STATIONARY
MOUNTING BOLT
LESS
BELT GUIDE-
MAKE CERTAIN BELT
GUIDE ORIENTATION
IS MAINTAINED.
I
÷
STATIONARY
IDLER
MOUNTING BOLT
FIGURE 59
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