Snapper S50XBS2648 Operator's Manual page 35

RegWP Maintenance
7. Install the new chevron belt on the right-hand sprocket
and make sure that the belt is properly seated in the
chevron of the sprocket.
8. Refer to Figure 42. Align the holes in the sprockets with
the spindle mounting hardware as shown. The blades
will be perpendicular to each other.
9. Install the new chevron belt on the left-hand sprocket
and make sure that the belt is properly seated in the
chevron of the sprocket.
10. Carefully rotate the breaker bar CLOCKWISE and install
the deck drive belt on the stationary idler pulley (D,
Figure41). Carefully releasethe tension on the breaker
bar. When the idler arm is releasedit will position the
stationary idler pulley and the chevron belt idler pulley
(B & C, Figure40) in the correct position.
11. Tighten the hardware that secures the stationary idler
pulley and the chevron belt idler pulley to the cutter
deck.
12. Reinstall the mower deck guards.
13. Run the mower under no-load condition for about 5
minutes to break-in the new belt.
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Figure 42. BladeAlignment (36" Models)
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