Snapper LE3190E Manuel D’Utilisation

Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,
service, or repairs with engine running. Stop auger.
Stop engine. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire
and secure wire away from spark plug.

4.1.2. AUGER BELT IDLER PULLEY

ADJUSTMENT

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3.  Loosen nut and bolt that secures the idler pulley to
idler arm. Move idler pulley down for more tension or
up for less tension on belt. See Figure 4.3. Retighten
bolt and nut securely.
4.  Recheck cable for proper extension. Refer to
Section “Auger Belt Cable Adjustment”.
5.  Reinstall belt cover.

FIGURE 4.3

4.1.3.  AUGER BELT REPLACEMENT
Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear.
Visually check engine drive belt for cracking,
fraying, severed or belt strands exposed.
1.  Remove belt cover. See Figure 4.2.
2.  Remove both belt cover retaining studs.
2.  Remove belt guide. See Figure 4.4.
3.  Push the spring tensioned idler pulley down and
remove belt.

4. Push the spring tensioned idler pulley down and
install new belt. See Figure 4.5.

FIGURE 4.4

FIGURE 4.5

PUSH IDLER DOWN TO
REMOVE & INSTALL
AUGER BELT

REMOVE BELT
GUIDE TO
INSTALL BELT

BELT COVER
RETAINING STUDS
SHOWN REMOVED

IDLER PULLEY ASSEMBLY SHOWN
EXPLODED TO SHOW DETAIL OF
IDLER ARM SLOT

MOVE IDLER PULLEY
UP TO DECREASE OR
DOWN TO INCREASE
TENSION ON BELT

BELT COVER
RETAINING
STUDS