Snapper RE110 Operater's Manual - Page 29

Maintenance ! WARNING ! DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. 9. Reinstall the idler removed in Step 8. The idler belt guide tab should be positioned in the hole located on the idler arm. Tighten the idler pulley bolt securely. 10. Adjust the belt guide to allow 1/16" belt-to-belt guide clearance (E). 11. Check the mower drive belt tension and adjust if necessary (28" & 30" decks only). Refer to the Section entitled "MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT". 12. Reinstall the mower drive belt cover. Mower Drive Belt Replacement Inspect the mower drive belt as described in the section, "CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT". Replace the belt if signs of excessive wear and/or damage are present. E D B Belt Removal 1. Remove the mower drive belt cover. Refer to the section entitled "DRIVE BELT COVER REMOVAL". 2. Remove the old belt. r n Belt Replacement 1. Follow the WARNING statement found on this page. fo tio 2. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on its rear bumper. 3. Route the new belt through the engine belt guide (B, t c Figure 44) up to the engine pulley (A). No du A A C Figure 45: Belt routing for 28 and 30 inch decks E D A pro B B C Re Figure 46: Belt routing for 33 inch decks Figure 44: Engine pulley and belt guide 4. Move the transmission shift lever to the neutral (N) position. 5. Rotate the clutch yoke (F, Figure 39) out with your hand and work the belt between the drive disc and the rubber driven disc. 6. To clear the primary chain case, move the transmission shift lever to the #5 position. Route the belt around the drive disc and into the drive pulley belt groove. 7. Remove the idler (A, Figures 45 and 46). 8. Route the belt onto the spindle pulley (C). Make sure the belt is inside the spindle belt guide (D) and the idler belt guide (B). Route the belt as shown. IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the emissions system: • Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling the tank when fuel collects in the filler neck. • Empty the fuel tank before standing the machine on its rear bumper. 29