Traction Drive Belt Adjustment; Mower Blade Service - Snapper LT160H42IBV Safety Instructions & 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.
MOUNTING
BELT - BRACKET
' MORE TENSION
MOUNTING BOLT _ISION
4.3.3. SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT
(Continued from previous page)
4. Turn the neutral adjustment nut 1/4 turn clockwise
to reduce FORWARD creep. Turn the adjustment nut
1/4 turn counter clockwise to reduce Reverse creep.
Only turn the adjustment nut in 1/4 turn increments.
5. Check for creep in neutral. Start engine. Move
speed control lever to rear edge of the neutral detent.
Machine should not move. If further adjustment is
required, stop engine and repeat Step 4.
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 4.12.
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. Should
less tension be required move stationary idler towards right
side of tractor. See Figure 4.12.
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 - MAKE CERTAIN
BELT GUIDE ORIENTATION IS
MAINTAINED.
STATIONARY IDLER
®
MOUNTING BOLT
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.
NOTCH FORMING W
,__ _ WEAR LIMIT,
CUTTING EDGE
WORN.
DANG EROUS CONDITION! DO
_;_ NOT USE ON MOWER!
FIGURE 4.13
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