Beltservice; Engine Drive Belt Replacement - Snapper SPV21675 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

WARNING
DO NOTattempt any maintenance, adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOPengine and blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark
plug. Engine and components are HOT.Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
BeltService
On self-propelled mowers, the engine belt transmits power
from the engine to the transmission that powers the rear
wheels. Should the belt become worn, it could cause slip-
page, which would impair mower performance. The condi-
tion of the engine belt should be checked after every 25
hours of mower operation.
Engine Drive Belt Replacement
1. Empty the fuel tank.
2. Remove the blade (A, Figure 21). Refer to the Section
entitled "Blade Sharpening".
3. Removethe hardware (B) securing the two-piece belt
cover beneaththe deck. Removethe cover.
4. Removethe rear cover of the mower. Refer to the Section
entitled "Rear Cover Removal & Installation".
5. To replacethe belt:
a. Removethe hardware (B, Figure22) securing the belt
guide (A) to the transmission assembly. Removethe
belt guide.
b. Removethe belt from the transmission and engine
pulleys, noting the belt routing.
c. Replacethe belt.
d. Replacethe belt guide onto the transmission.
6. Replacethe covers and blade.
Note: Recommended blade torque is 40 ft./bs.
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Figure 22: Removing the belt guide
Figure 21: Removing the blade and belt cover
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