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Maintenance(Continued)
WARNING
DONOTattempt anyadjustments, maintenance,service or
repairswith the engine running. STOPengine.STOPblade.
Engageparking brake. Removekey.Removespark plug
wire from spark plug and secureaway from plug. Engine
and components are HOT.Avoid serious burns, allow all
parts to cool beforeworking on machine.FuelFillerCap
and vent must beclosed securelyto prevent fuel spillage.
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Service- AftertheFirst5 Hours
(Continued)
Check the Blade Drive Belt
The bladedrive consists of a single beltfrom the engine to
the deck. Inspect for signs of deterioration and proper ten-
sion.
1. Lower the deckto the lowest setting.
2. Removethe four self-tapping screws (A, Figure 21),
two on eachside of mower drive belt cover (B).
3. Slidethe cover backandrotateout on the left sideof
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 bladepedals.
28" and 30" Decks *: Measurethe belt spacing at the
idler pulley (A, Figure22). The beltspacing (B) should
be 1-1/4" but noless than 1". If the measurement is
less than 1", the belttension should be adjusted. Refer
to the section entitled "BLADE DRIVEBELTADJUST-
MENT".
* IMPORTANT:Theblade drive belt on 33" decksdoes not
require tension adjustment. If the belt becomesworn or
slack it must be replaced.Refer to the section entitled
"BLADEDRIVEBELTREPLACEMENT".
Figure22. Measuring thebelt spacing
WARNING
Thefollowing procedure requiresthe engine and bladesto
be operated. Exerciseextreme caution. Cleararea of loose
parts & tools first. Only operatebladeswhen seatedin the
operator's seat.
Blade Brake
1. Checkthe blade brakefor proper function. Theblade
should stop rotating in 3 seconds or less after moving
the blade control lever to the "OFF"position or after
releasingthe blade pedals.
WARNING
Bladesmust stop rotating in 3 secondsor less after the
blade has beenturned off. DONOToperatemachine until
blade brakehas been adjusted andfunctioning properly.
.
If the blade continues to rotate longer than 3 seconds
do not operatethe machine.Refer to the section entitled
"BLADEBRAKEADJUSTMENT",or contact your
SNAPPERdealer for assistance.
ServiceBrake/ ParkBrake
1. Checkthe machine brakefor proper function:
• Engagethe park brake,and push the machine.The
reartires should skid.
• Drivethe machineforward and applythe 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 becompleted beforeoperating the machine.
Referto the section entitled "SERVICEBRAKE- PARK
BRAKEADJUSTMENT".
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