Snapper 1650 Series User Manual

DRIVE BELT TENSION (42" & 48" )
1. Make sure mower is level before attempting to ad¬
just belt tension.
2. With mower in lowered position, turn adjusting
bolt, No. 6, Fig. 10.5, clockwise to adjust belt ten¬
sion. When belt, No. 2, is properly tensioned,
pulleys, Nos. 5 and 7, should be approximately same
height from ground.
3. Place mower gauge wheels in full up position.
4. Adjust length of front lift links until the attaching
points line up with the holes in front anchor plate.
5. Remove mule drive cover by removing 2 bolts, see
Fig. 10.4.
6. Remove mule drive unit by removing 2 spring
clips, see Fig. 10.5.
7. Place mower drive belt over implement drive
clutch pulley, see Fig. 10.5.
8. Reinstall mule drive.
9. Rotate bolt, No. 6, Fig. 10.5, counterclockwise and
install belt, No. 2, Fig. 10.5, under left pulley, No. 7,
Fig. 10.5, then place belt around mower clutch
pulley, No. 5, Fig. 10.6.
10. Raise spring loaded pulley, No. 5, Fig. 10.5, and
install belt under it as shown.
11. Rotate bolt, No. 6, Fig. 10.5, clockwise until both
mule drive pulleys are the same height.
12. Reinstall mule drive cover.
13. If mower is not level refer to "Levelling"’ section
on page 10.8.
SPINDLE REPAIRS
The mower has three similar spindles and blades.
The outer spindles are connected to center spindle
with a notched timing belt.
The spindles are the same except the center one has
a longer shaft and double pulley.
1. Remove mower from Tractor.
2. Remove mower belt covers as necessary and
remove "V" -belt pulley from center spindle if center
spindle is to be serviced.
3. Tighten mower belt tensioner nuts as necessary
to relieve belt tension on spindle pulleys, remove
pulleys as necessary and then turn mower over and
remove blades as necessary. Follow same pro¬
cedure for 54" mowers except that a gearbox and
mounting bracket assembly instead of a "V" -belt
pulley will have to be removed.
CAUTION: Wrap a cloth around blade to prevent
injury.
4. Remove bolts securing spindle assembly to
mower and remove spindle.
5. Remove retaining ring from housing and bump
shaft and bearing out. Fig. 10.8
1. Mower Drive Clutch Pulley
2. Mower Drive Belt
3. Mule Drive Mounting Bins
4. Mul Drive Retaining Clips
5. Jlght-riand Pulley
6. Adjusting Bolt
7. Left-Hand Pulley
6. Inspect bearings and seals, replace as required.
7. Install roller bearing and seal Into housing until
seal is flush with outside of housing. Fig. 10.9.
10.3

Snapper 1650 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	1650 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English