Snapper uv1621bv Manual Do Utilizador

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DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, 
service or repairs with the engine running. STOP 
engine. Set park brake. Shift transmission to 
neutral. 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. 
 

1.  Engine and all parts must be cool before 

proceeding. 

2.  Remove key and disconnect spark plug wires. 
3.  Set park brake and shift transmission to neutral. 
4.  Roll belt off of driven clutch. See Figure 4.1. 

 

 

 

(Exhaust components removed for clarity) 

 

5.  Slide belt between bottom of drive clutch and 

notched area in frame. 

6.  Drive clutch is spring loaded.  Compress clutch 

away from frame allowing clearance for belt.   

7.  Pull belt up between clutch and frame. 
8.  To install new belt, first compress clutch and 

place belt between clutch and frame. 

9.  Slide belt between bottom of drive clutch and 

notched area in frame and position on drive 
clutch. 

10.  Roll belt onto driven clutch. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Brakes are critical to the safe operation of the machine. 
Check the function of the brakes frequently. Refer to 
Section “Maintenance – Check Brakes”. If adjustment is 
required, complete each of the following steps carefully. 
Always verify that the brakes function properly after 
performing any brake adjustments. Do Not operate the 
machine if the brakes are not functioning properly. 
 

DO NOT operate machine if brakes are not 
functioning properly.  Adjust, repair or replace as 
necessary.  Contact your local authorized dealer for 
assistance. 
 

1.  Park machine on flat surface. Set park brake. 

Remove key. 

2.  Locate left and right brake adjustment nuts. 

Clearly mark the nuts so that you will be able to 
count turns.  See Figure 4.2. 

 

 

 

 

3.  Using a 7/8” deep well socket, turn each nut one-

half turn clockwise, tightening brake adjustment. 

4.  Check function of brake. Refer to Section 

“Maintenance – Check Brakes”.  

5.  If additional adjustment is required, turn each nut 

one-half turn clockwise and re-check brake 
function. 

6.  Repeat until brakes function properly. DO NOT 

7.  After completing the brake adjustment and 

verifying that they function properly, further fine 
adjustment may be required to balance the action 
of the left and right brakes. 

 

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