Manual

Maintenance(Continued)
WARNING
DONOTattempt any adjustments, maintenance,service or
repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. STOP blade.
Engageparking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug
wire from spark plug and secureaway from plug. Engine
and components are HOT.Avoid serious burns, allow all
parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap
and vent must be closed securelyto prevent fuel spillage.
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Service- AftertheFirst5 Hours
(Continued)
Check the Blade Drive Belt
The bladedrive consists of a single belt from the engine to
the deck. Inspect for signs of deterioration and proper ten-
sion.
1. Lower the deck to the lowest setting.
2. Removethe four self-tapping screws (A, Figure 21),
two on each side of mower drive belt cover (B).
3. Slide the cover back and rotate out on the left side of
the mower deck.
Figure21. Removing the drive belt cover
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Raisethe deck to the 3rd height of cut position (middle
notch). With the engine "OFF",move the blade lever
back to the "ON" position and depressthe blade pedals.
28" and 30" Decks *: Measurethe belt spacing at the
idler pulley (A, Figure22). The beltspacing (B) should
be 1-1/4" but no less than 1". If the measurement is
less than 1", the belt tension should be adjusted. Refer
to the section entitled "BLADE DRIVEBELTADJUST-
MENT".
* IMPORTANT:The blade drive belt on 33" decks does not
require tension adjustment. If the belt becomes worn or
slack it must be replaced.Refer to the section entitled
"BLADEDRIVE BELTREPLACEMENT".
Figure 22. Measuring the belt spacing
WARNING
The following procedure requires the engine and bladesto
be operated. Exerciseextreme caution. Cleararea of loose
parts & tools first. Only operate blades when seatedin the
operator's seat.
Blade Brake
1. Checkthe blade brake for proper function. The blade
should stop rotating in 3 seconds or less after moving
the blade control lever to the "OFF"position or after
releasingthe blade pedals.
WARNING
Blades must stop rotating in 3 seconds or less after the
blade has beenturned off. DONOToperate machine until
blade brake has been adjusted andfunctioning properly.
.
If the blade continues to rotate longer than 3 seconds
do not operate the machine. Refer to the section entitled
"BLADEBRAKEADJUSTMENT",or contact your
SNAPPERdealer for assistance.
ServiceBrake/ Park Brake
1. Checkthe machine brake for proper function:
• Engagethe park brake,and push the machine. The
reartires should skid.
• Drivethe machineforward and apply the brake.The
machine should come to a complete stop in less
than 5 ft.
2. If the brakes are not functioning properly, brake adjust-
ment must be completed beforeoperating the machine.
Referto the section entitled "SERVICEBRAKE- PARK
BRAKEADJUSTMENT".
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