Snapper 1300 Series - Manual (Page 15)

Operation
Electric
Figure 9. Removing Belt Tension
A. Spring-Loaded E. Chain
Idler Pulley F. Mower Lift Arm
B. Belt G. Rider Lift Arm
C. R.H. Idler Pulley H. Weld Stud
D. L.H. Idler Pulley Cotter Pin
FRONT
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Figure 10. Mower Belt Routing
3. Place mower in lowest cutting position. To provide
slack, pull spring-loaded idler pulley away from belt
and remove belt from around left and right hand idler
pulleys.
CAUTION
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Use caution when moving spring-loaded pulley
(A, figure 9). Spring tension is strong. Do not
remove belt
from spring-loaded idler pulley
(A). Remove belt from right idler pulleys
(C D).
Figure 11. Belt Cover Removal
4. See figure 9. To remove rider arms,
remove cotter pins and washers from weld studs
(H). Replace washers and pins on weld studs.
5. See figure 6. Remove the spring clips (A) and clevis
pins (B) from mower hitch arms (C). Drop mower
hitch arms and remove large washer (D) from rider
hitch arm. For storage, install clevis pin (B) and
spring clip (A) onto mower hitch arm with large wash-
er (D) in between hardware.
6. See figure 7. Disconnect the top halves
of the mower lift arm. Install spring clip onto weld
stud.
7. See figure 6. Remove the spring clip from anti-spin
rod outside rider frame. Push rod through frame and
disengage other end from PTO.
A. Flange Whiz Nut, D. Taptite Screw,
B. Flange Whiz Nut, E. Taptite Screw,
C. Large Washer F. Flat Washer
8. See figure 5. Disconnect wiring harness from PTO
harness plug. Remove the ties securing harness to
belt stop.
9. See figure 4. Remove mower belt from bottom pulley
side) and idler pulley (flat side). Hardware secur-
ing belt stop may need to be loosened to remove
belt.
10. Mower deck can now be rolled forward from under-
neath rider.
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