Snapper LT180H331BV series I Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 160

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blade running. STOP
blade. 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.
4.4.7. TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Mower Deck Removal
(Continued from previous page)
5. Remove hair pins from the front deck hanger
rod. See Figure 4.29.
FRONT DECK
HANGER ROD
FRONT
LIFT ARM HAIR PIN
FIGURE 4.29
6. Hold front of deck "UP" and slide the front deck
hanger rod to the right and out then lower the front of
deck to the ground.
7. Remove hair pin and flat washer from rear deck
hanger bracket on both sides of tractor.
8. Make note of hole used in sector plates.
9. Slide sector plates off of rear deck hanger
brackets.
10. Slide deck forward.
Remove deck drive belt from engine pulley bottom
groove. See Figure 4.30.
30" & 33" BELT GUIDES SHOWN
ENGINE PULLEY
BOTTOM GROOVE
FIGURE 4.30
11. Slide deck back and disconnect spring from
tension idler.
12. Pull deck from under tractor from R.H. side.
Traction drive belt removal
1. Remove two belt guide mounting bolts from each
side of tractor frame. See Figure 4.31.
_- _ BELT GUIDE
(_ _ MOUNTING
BOLTS (2 EACH
SIDE)
BELT
FIGURE 4.31
2. Slide belt guide assembly to the rear and remove.
3. Disconnect traction belt idler pulley spring from
tractor frame. See Figure 4.32.
RIGHT REAR
TRACTOR
FRAME
SPRING FROM
FRAME
FIGURE 4.32
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