Snapper LT180H421BV2 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 25

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
_IL 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.
4,4.7. TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
48" Mower Deck Removal
It is necessary to remove deck in order to replace belts.
Remove deck as follows:
1. Place tractor on a firm, level surface such as a
driveway or garage floor and set the park brake.
2. Turn engine "OFF". Remove key.
3. Lower the deck to lowest setting.
4. Disconnect the front lift rod assembly from the
front hanger bracket. See Figure 4.25.
8. Remove hair pins from the front deck hanger
rod and slide out the rod from deck hanger bracket.
Front lift arms will be now be disconnected. See
Figure 4.26.
RIGHT
SIDE
DECKHANGER _ SHOW_
_ BRACKET
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• .I : _ FRONT
FRONT
LIFT ARM H _.IR PIN
FIGURE 4.26
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
BELL CRANK
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LEVER
ROD
SWIVEL
FRONT LIFT ROD
HA, RP,N--
BRACKET
FIGURE 4.27
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• DECK
BELT
48" DECK SHOWN
FIGURE 4.25
6. Turn the front wheels to the left.
7, 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.
8. Remove deck drive belt from engine pulley
bottom groove. See Figure 4.27.
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