Snapper 1300 Series - Manual (Page 33)

Belt Replacement
Figure 39. Removing Belt Tension
A. Spring-Loaded E. Chain
Idler Pulley F. Mower Lift Arm
B. Belt G. Rider Lift Arm
C. R.H. Pulley H. Weld Stud
D. L.H. Idler Pulley Cotter Pin
To avoid damaging belts, do not pry belts over
pulleys.
MOWER BELT
NOTE: Mower be/t be rep/aced with mower deck
removed or installed to rider. If you wish to perform the
be/t replacement with deck off the rider,
the proce-
dure under Mower Removal before performing the follow-
ing steps.
1. Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a
concrete floor. the PTO, off the engine
and lock the parking brake. Remove the key.
2. Remove belt covers. See figure 37.
3. Remove belt from idler by pulling spring loaded idler
pulley to gain slack in belt. See figure 39.
WARNING
To avoid use when mov-
ing spring-loaded pulley (A, figure 39). Spring
tension is strong. Do not remove belt (B) from
spring-loaded idler pulley (A). Remove belt from
left and right idler pulleys (C D).
Figure 42. Belt Pulleys
A. PTO C. Belt Stop
B. Idler Pulley
4. Remove ties securing PTO wiring harness to belt stop
and disconnect harness. See figure 40.
Figure PTO Wiring Harness
A. Harness Plug C. Ties
B. Belt Stop
Figure 41. Anti-Spin Rod
A. Anti-Spin Rod C. PTO
B. Spring Clip
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