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Question posted by dcstallingsphotography on October 2nd, 2020
How Do I Adjust The Belt Tension On The New Frame Style Re130?
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Request from bwillis5 on July 5th, 2021 12:41 PM
my snapper re130 does not appear to be a tube type. The belt is slipping on the cutting blade. How too I tighten the belt to keep the blade from slipping on the pulley
my snapper re130 does not appear to be a tube type. The belt is slipping on the cutting blade. How too I tighten the belt to keep the blade from slipping on the pulley
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Answer #1: Posted by Troubleshooter101 on October 2nd, 2020 10:23 PM
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This is two different styles of adjustments on Snapper and how I adjust them. If you have any questions or comments please put them in the box below or send me an email. And as always work safe have fun and I'll talk to you soon.
Please check this video tutorial
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Related Snapper RE130 Manual Pages
Operater's Manual - Page 3
... Reverse Lockout Mechanism 16
Maintenance 17 Maintenance Chart 17
r n General Maintenance 18
Storage 23
fo tio Engine Adjustments and Repairs 24
Mower Deck and Component Adjustments 24 Rear Engine Rider Drive Components 27
t c Mower Blade Replacement 28 o Mower Drive Belt Replacement 29 u Battery 30 N d Troubleshooting 32 ro Warranty 34 Rep Slope Guide 35
! WARNING
! Table of...
Operater's Manual - Page 6
...12. Lubricate machine at intervals specified in manual to stop.
9. Mower blades are in an
prevent controls from open flame, spark or...at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices. 15. engine. Travel slowly and allow children or... negative (black) cable from spark plug(s).
1. adjust, repair or replace as necessary. 16. Operator Safety
Towing
Maintenance
1. enclosure...
Operater's Manual - Page 10
... guards, deflectors and covers to the FULL mark (A, Figure 1). After adjustment, tighten the knobs securely. Adjust the seat (A, Figure 3) as needed to bring pressure to the most... for oil specifications.
fo tio 4. Check the Reverse Lockout Mechanism. Refer
Figure 3: Operator seat adjustment
to the engine
manual for fuel specifications. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to
...
Operater's Manual - Page 13
... engine speed control
to a complete
stop in the "ON" position. A
Starting and Operation (Continued)
Mower Blade
1. LOOK
and SEE behind and down for
adjustment. Refer to
Section "BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT" for adjustment
procedures or return machine to a fast position. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate machine until
blade brake is disengaged, it should come to...
Operater's Manual - Page 14
... by pushing the
o clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 14) all the way down to the "OFF" position.
Figure 15: Stopping the mower blade
!
Once blade is adjusted and functioning properly. WARNING
! Stop the mower blade by releasing the blade pedals (A, Figure 15) or moving the blade lever (B) rearward to rotate
after 3 seconds, the blade...
Operater's Manual - Page 15
Engine, Wheel Drive,
Blade (Continued)
Park Brake
1. WARNING
!
Adjust the cutting height by pressing down , slide the park brake latch (B) all the ... brake engaged.
! Operation
Stopping -
A
t for tion B o uc Figure 16: Setting the park brake N d 2. Cutting Height Adjustment
1.
DO NOT park the machine on the
clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 17).
A Figure 18: Cutting height...
Operater's Manual - Page 16
...
! This feature should o never be selected unless you to adjust to this
Override as fun rather than being shifted into reverse...blade lever forward to Reverse Lockout.
This mechanism prevents the mower from being taught
how to your local Snapper dealer for ... usually involve unsupervised children.
r n We realize that this new
fo tio system. BLADES must not go into
LOOK and ...
Operater's Manual - Page 18
... components are HOT. DANGER
! Engine Rider. fo tio 2.
Both
DO NOT attempt any new devices, which might upgrade the safety of excessive
Change Engine Oil
r n 1. the Engine Manual for parts and service assistance. For
to 40 ft. entitled "ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE". DO NOT use a cutting blade that may have spilled. N d A
wear or damage...
Operater's Manual - Page 19
... belt tension should come to a complete stop rotating in 3 seconds or less after releasing the blade pedals.
! PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT".
19
Engine
and components are not functioning properly, brake adjustment must stop rotating in 3 seconds or less after moving the blade control lever to cool before operating the machine. Inspect for signs of mower drive belt...
Operater's Manual - Page 21
...: Front wheel grease fitting
Shift Lever - Refer to the Section
entitled "BATTERY REMOVAL". DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or
repairs with
N d three shots of grass clippings and debris. Clean Mower Deck
Figure 24: Mower blade spindle grease fitting
1.
Follow the WARNING statement found on the rear
o u bumper. (See statement below .) 4.
Engage...
Operater's Manual - Page 22
... check
Engine Service
Check the maintenance section of wear or cracks are visible, replace with a new plug.
4. Maintenance
!
STOP engine.
The grease fitting (A, Figure 27) on the internal ...to leak onto drive components of wear are HOT. WARNING
! DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or
repairs with lubricant will be closed securely to cool before working ...
Operater's Manual - Page 23
...the Rear Engine Rider should be carefully
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. All ...Rider by removing all parts to remain clean during storage. 5. Install a new fuel filter. Carefully reinstall the fuel clamps.
7. Stop filling the tank ...the machine on a COLD ENGINE
1. Mower deck linkage and pivot areas. ReA
Figure 30: Replacing the fuel filter...
Operater's Manual - Page 24
...B Figure 31: Measuring blade brake clearance
3.
Figure 32: Adjusting blade brake tension
24
www.snapper.com Maintenance
! WARNING
! STOP blade.
Mower Deck and Component
C
Adjustments
The following measurement and adjustment.
1. However, if there is
incorrect go to the section entitled R "BLADE BELT COVER REMOVAL". Refer to step 2.
B
-
! DO NOT attempt...
Operater's Manual - Page 25
....
Avoid serious burns, allow
rear center of machine)
D A
Figure 34: Adjusting the mower deck (front-to rest on a smooth, level surface, rotate the blade until...Front Floor X
Rear
X-1/8" (28, 33") X+1/8" (30")
B
B
A
C
C
Figure 33: Adjusting deck levelness (side-to - Mower Deck Adjustment (Front-to rear levelness. Measure the distance from plug. Place a piece of angle iron, pipe,...
Operater's Manual - Page 26
... should measure 1-1/4" but no less than 1", adjust belt tension: e Move the blade lever to attain slack in the third position
(middle notch). C
(B) to the section entitled "CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT". When belt adjustment is loosened for the approximate 3/16" of slack.
B
Retighten the hardware that anchors the front frame assembly
5. Disengage the parking brake and allow...
Operater's Manual - Page 27
...6. Measure the distance (A, Figure 39) between the end of the clutch/brake cable (adjustment shown in inset of Figure 40) and the bottom of the housing (C). Follow the WARNING...neck.
• Empty the fuel tank before working on its
B
rear bumper.
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or
repairs with the engine running.
Engage parking brake. Remove key. NOTE: The ...
Operater's Manual - Page 28
... the condition of the blade (Figure 41).
5. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on mower!
Avoid serious burns, allow all
parts to 28
degrees (B, Figure 43).
Maintenance
! lbs. WARNING
!
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or
repairs with new blade. If the blade is in the filler neck.
• Empty the fuel...
Operater's Manual - Page 29
...secure away from plug. Refer to the section
entitled "DRIVE BELT COVER REMOVAL". 2. Reinstall the mower drive belt cover. Remove the mower drive belt cover. Route the belt around the drive disc and into the drive pulley belt groove.
7. Maintenance
!
Engine
and components are present. Check the mower drive belt tension and adjust if necessary (28" & 30" decks only). Follow the...
Operater's Manual - Page 32
...cables. Move choke control to "OFF".
Then, turn key to "OFF" position. 3.
Replace belt.
5. Replace pulley.
32
www.snapper.com Recoil Starter 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark ... proper level. 2. Sit in fuel system. 5. Fill fuel tank with new starter cable. 13. Clean free of balance or bent mower blades. 1. Service spark plug. 6. Drain and clean fuel system. ...
Operater's Manual - Page 33
...speed. 3. r n 8.
Leaking chain case or differential plugs. Move transmission shift lever to a slower speed.
5. Uneven tire pressure.
2. o u 5. Adjust tension or replace mower belt. 1. Check gaskets. 2. Axle bearing seized. 5. Mower belt slipping. 3. Contact authorized dealer.
1. Leaking engine block.
5. Move throttle control to proper pressure. 15 PSI front tire...
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