Snapper LT160H42FBV Operator's Manual page 23

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
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
42" Mower Deck Removal
RIGHT
S,DE
SHOWN
DECK HANGER
P.. BRACKET
' ,," ,' FRONT
RemoveIt is necessary deck as to follows: remove deck in order to replace belts.
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. Remove hair pin and washer securing front lift
cable to front lift arm. See Figure 4.19.
5. 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 4.20.
CLEVIS
HAIR PIN
FRONT LIFT CABLE
t
42" DECK SHOWN
FRONT DECK"
HANGER ROD
FRONT
LIFT _M
FIGURE 4.20
FIGURE 4.21
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FIGURE 4.19
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 deck drive belt from engine pulley
bottom groove. See Figure 4.21.
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