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Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service

Figure 44. Tighten Idler Assembly Capscrew

A. 3/8” Ratchet and Extension

Figure 42. Mower Blade Timing

Arbor Drive Belt Replacement

1. With the deck installed, park the tractor on a smooth,

level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the

PTO, engage the parking brake, shut the engine off,

and remove the key.

2. Remove the mower deck (see “Mower Deck

Removal”).

3. Remove the belt cover for the PTO pulley (A, Figure

43).

4. Unhitch the idler spring (B) from the hole at the frame

bracket.

5. Remove the PTO belt (C).

6. Install a new belt on the PTO pulley (A) and idler

pulley (D) as shown.

7. Hitch the idler spring back on the frame bracket.

NOTE: The PTO belt of the mower is tensioned by

means of a pulley with a spring. If the tension releases,

increase it by placing the eye of the spring into the

second hole in the pulley lever, or in another hole at the

frame bracket.

8. Reinstall the belt cover.

Figure 43. Mower Deck (Belt Covers Removed)

A. PTO Pulley

B. Spring

C. Belt

D. Idler Pulley

E. Idler Assembly

Snapper ELT19540RD User Manual

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