Snapper LT-200 Series Operator's Manual page 81

Figure 36: Leveling the mower side-to-side
A - Lift Rod
B - Locknut
C - 3/8 in. - 1/2 in. (10 - 13 mm) max in high cut
Figure 37. Leveling the mower side-to-side
A - Locknuts
B- Spacers
Mower Belt Replacement
NOTICE Q
To avoid damagingbelts, do not pry belts over
pulleys.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the mower to install a
new belt. However, for easieraccess mower can be removed.
See Mower Deck Removal in the Assembly section.
1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengagethe PTO,turn off the engine
and lock the parking brake. Removethe key.
2. If mower is not removed, lower the mower lift and
place the mower in the lowest cutting position.
3. Push the idler arm (A, Figure 38) to relieve belt tension.
Drop the belt from the PTO (electric clutch) pulley.
Note: Make note of the position of all belt guides relative to
the belt and pulleys before loosening.
4. Some Models. Loosen the belt stop bracket(s) (C).
5. Remove the old belt and replacewith a new belt. Make
sure V-side of belt runs in arbor pulley grooves and the
flat backside runs against the idler pulley.
6. Some Models. Position the belt stop bracket(s) (C) in
their original positions. There must be 1/8 in. (3 mm)
clearance between the belt stop and the pulleys.
7. Position the idler pulley belt guide (D) in its original
position up against arm (A) so that there is a 1/8 in.
(3 mm) gap between the pulley and belt guide.
8. Install mower on tractor if it was removed. See
Assembly section.
9. Run the mower under no-load condition for about
5 minutes.
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FRONT
Figure 38: Typicalmower belt routing three blade decks as
viewed from left side of mower
A - Idler Pulley Arm
B- PTOPulley (Engine)
C - Belt Stop Bracket
D - Idler Pulley Belt Guide
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