Mower Blade Sharpening; Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement - Snapper ZMT2500KH SERIES 0 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 5- ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
4.5.2. BLADE SHARPENING
1. Remove blade. See Figure 4.5.
BLADE
@
4.6 MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if it shows signs
of excessive wear, damage and/or is broken.
4.6.1. BELT REMOVAL
1. Remove power unit foot rest.
2. Remove old belt.
4.6.2. BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Route belt around blade pulleys and idler pulley
in same the position as old belt was removed. It
may be necessary to use a pry bar to pull idler
pulley back to install belt. See Figure 4.7.
2. Reinstall power unit foot rest.
BLADE MOUNTING
BOLT
BEVELED WASHER
FIGURE 4.5
2. Inspect condition of blade. See Figure 4.4.
3. If blade is in good condition, sharpen at 22
to 28 degrees. DO NOT sharpen beyond
original cutting edge. See Figure 4.6.
BLADE
28° i
RIGINAL CUTTING
FRONT OF
DECK
BELT
ROUTING
FIGURE 4.6
4. Check blade balance after sharpening.
If necessary, correct blade balance by
grinding the heavy end of blade.
IMPORTANT: Blade balancing should be
performed by a qualified dealer.
5. Reinstall blade. See Figure 4.5. Torque
blade mounting bolts to recommended
range of 70 to 80 ft. Ibs.
FIGURE 4.7
22