Parking Brake Adjustment - Snapper CZT19481KWV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP
blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug
wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and
components are HOT. Avoid serious burns; allow suf-
ficient time for all parts to cool.
5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS)
SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR
8. Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to the
highest cutting position and recheck side to side blade
tip dimensions. The difference between the two should
be 1/8" or less.
NOTE: The deck timing rod is preset at the factory and
requires no adjustments. See Figure 5.7.
9. The leveling blocks used in Step 4 should result in
a proper deck pitch. If a pitch adjustment is required,
use the two rear deck support eyebolts. Adjust up or
down as required.
LOOSEN NUTS
AND POSITION
CHAIN UNTIL
TIGHT
FIGURE 5.6
DECK TIMING ROD
NO ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED
FIGURE 5.7
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DO NOT operate this machine if the brakes are not
functioning properly!

5.3 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

The parking brake can be adjusted to increase brake
tension. (NOTE: If adjustment does not result in prop-
er braking action, contact your authorized SNAPPER
dealer for corrective action.)
1. Engage parking brake and measure height of left
and right brake springs. See Figure 5.8. Compressed
height of each spring should be 1-1/4". If not:
a. Disengage parking brake.
b. Tighten nyloc nut on each brake rod in one turn
increments. See Figure 5.8.
c. Engage parking brake, recheck brake spring
compression measurement, and repeat 'a' and 'b'
as needed.
IMPORTANT - Do not adjust primary brake rod.
Adjustment has been preset at the factory. See Figure 5.9.
BRAKE SPRING HEIGHT
SHOULD BE 1-1/4"
WHEN PARKING BRAKE
IS ENGAGED
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WARNING
FIGURE 5.8
PRIMARY
BRAKE ROD
LOCKNUT PRESET AT FACTORY -
DO NOT ADJUST
FIGURE 5.9
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1-1/4"