Section 4 - Adjustments And Repair; Neutral Position Adjustments; Mower Deck Belt Adjustment; Mower Deck & Component Adjustments - Snapper HZS14331BVE, HZS14381BVE, HZS15421KVE, HZS15422KVE, HZS18482BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP
the engine, remove the key, remove the spark plug
wire(s) from the spark plug(s) and secure wire(s)
away from plug(s).
4.1 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
Refer to the engine owner's manual for those adjustments
and/or repairs that can be made by the owner.
4.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS
The following mower deck and component adjustments
and repairs can be made by the owner. However, if
there is difficulty in achieving these adjustments and
repairs, it is recommended that these repairs be made by
an authorized SNAPPER dealer.
4.2.1. MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
The 33", 38", 42" and 48"mower deck drive belts do
not require any adjustment. If the belt does not drive
blade properly, replace belt as needed. See Section
on Belt Replacement. Belt routing shown on this
page. See Figure 4.1.
SPINDLE
IDLER
PULLEY
PULLEY
SPINDLE PULLEY
IDLER PULLEY
ELECTRIC CLUTCH
PULLEY
SPINDLE
PULLEY
IDLER
PULLEY
48" DECK
FIGURE 4.1
33" DECK
ELECTRIC CLUTCH
PULLEY
SPINDLE PULLEY
STATIONARY
PULLEY
38" & 42" DECKS
STATIONARY
PULLEY
SPINDLE
PULLEY
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
PULLEY

4.2.2. MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if signs of
excessive wear and/or damage are present.
4.2.3. BELT REMOVAL
1. Remove foot rest.
2. Remove old belt.
4.2.4. BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Route new belt around electric clutch pulley. See
Figure 4.2.
MOWER
BELT
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
VIEW SHOWN FROM UNDERNEATH WITH DECK
REMOVED, DECK REMOVAL IS NOT NECESSARY
FOR MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT.
2. Route belt around stationary idler.
3. Remove spring that is connected to idler pulley.
Loosen nut and bolt that secures idler pulley to idler
arm. Route belt between belt guide and idler pulley.
4. Route belt onto spindle pulley. Make sure belt is
inside spindle pulley belt guide.
5. Reinstall idler pulley spring. See Figure 4.3.
NOTE: The idler belt guide should be positioned so
the locator tab fits into the corresponding hole found
on the idler arm. See Figure 4.3. Tighten bolt
securely.
6. Reinstall front frame cover.
NOTE: FOR ALL BELT REPLACEMENT PARTS
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS SEE PAGE 22.
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ROUTE MOWER BELT AROUND
ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY
FIGURE 4.2