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.
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment
(For28" & 30" DecksOnly)
1. Removethe mower drive belt cover. Referto the sec-
tion entitled "CHECKMOWERDRIVE BELT".
2. Move the bladelever up and over to the "ON" position.
3. Placethe deck cutting height lever in the third position
(middle notch). Measurethe belt spacing (B, Figure 36)
betweenthe idler pulley (A) and belt. The distance
should measure1-1/4" but no less than 1"
Figure 36. Measuring the belt spacing
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If the distance is less than 1", adjust belt tension:
• Move the bladelever to the "OFF"position.
• Loosenthe hardware (A, Figure 37) that secures
the clamp that anchors the front frame assembly
(B) to the rear main case.
• Pull the front frame forward until the belt spacing,
with the blade lever"ON", measures 1-1/4".
• Retightenthe hardware that securesthe clamp.
Make sure the hardware is tightened securely.
IMPORTANT:The SNAPPERRear EngineRider Models with
33" decks do not require belt tension adjustment. But, if the
front frame assembly clamp is loosened for any reason,
recheck the belt spacing betweenthe idler pulley and belt.
With the blade lever in the "ON" position, the distance
should measure1-3/4".
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Figure 37: Mower belt adjustment
When belt adjustment is complete, it will be necessary
to check Clutch/Brake Cableslack. Disengagethe park-
ing brake and allow the pedal (A, Figure38) to remain
in the engagedwheel drive (Up) position. The
clutch/brake cable should have approximately 3/16" of
slack. If the cabledoes not have slack adjustment of
cable must be performed:
• Peelbackthe rubber clutch/brake pedal pad and
push one ferrule (B) through the hole (C) in the
pedalto attain slack in the cable.
• Recheckthe cable for the approximate 3/16" of
slack. Replacethe pedal pad when adjustment is
complete.
IMPORTANT:Too much slack may cause improper clutching,
and braking could be affected. Too little slack may cause
improper clutch function. Recheckthe service brake/park
brake and readjust if necessary. Referto the section entitled
"SERVICEBRAKE/PARKBRAKEADJUSTMENT".
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Figure 38: Clutch!brakecable adjustment
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