Snapper SPE361 Manuale Utente

 

 

Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs and  
secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and 
components are HOT. Avoid serious burns,  allow 
all parts to cool before working on machine. 
 
1.  Disconnect idler arm spring. 
2.  Remove existing belt. Replace with new belt, part 

no. 2-9118. 

3.  Reconnect idler arm spring. See Figure 7.1. 
 

 

 

 

7.2.1.  TRACTION BELT REMOVAL 
1. STOP ENGINE!  Remove two wing-nuts retaining 

belt cover. Remove belt cover.  See Figure 7.2. 

2.  Remove Traction Belt from Wheel Pulley first by 

running Belt off as Wheel is turned. Remove belt 
from Transmission output Pulley next. 

3.  Lay Traction Belt flat on ground (around tire) and roll 

Mower Wheel over Traction Belt, removing Traction 
Belt from machine. 

 
7.2.2.  TRACTION BELT INSTALLATION 
1.  STOP ENGINE!  Lay new Traction Belt, part 

number 4-6240, flat on ground in front of Traction 
Wheel. Roll Traction Wheel over Traction Belt until 
wheel is in middle of belt. 

2.  Place Traction Belt on Wheel Pulley followed by 

Transmission Output Pulley.  

3.  Reinstall belt cover and tighten two wing-nuts. 

4.  Adjust Traction Rod and Brake Rod as necessary.  

Refer to Section “ADJUSTMENTS - 
STEERING/BRAKES and TRACTION 
LEVERS/RODS”. 

 

 

INSTALLATION 

1.  Remove mower deck belt cover. 
2.  Remove idler spring and swing idler away from belt. 

See Figure 7.3. 

3.  Remove old belt from spindle pulleys and electric 

clutch pulley. 

4.  Route new belt, part number 3-5710 for 36” Deck & 

2-9261 for 48” Deck around spindle pulleys. 

NOTE: 36” Deck Belt also connects to electric clutch. 
5.  Move idler to belt and re-attach tension spring. 
6.  For 48” Deck to electric clutch use belt 2-9262.