Neutral Adjustment; Parking Brake Adjustment - Snapper S200X/72 Operator's Manual

Neutral Adjustment

If the tractor "creeps" while the ground speed control levers
are locked in NEUTRAL, then it may be necessary to adjust
the linkage rod.
NOTE: Perform this adjustment on a hard, level surface such
as a concrete floor.
1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn
off the engine.
2. There are three nuts (B, Figure 35) on the linkage rod
(A). The first two are to be used together to turn the rod
and the third (towards the front of the machine) is used
to lock the rod in place. Loosen the jam nut that locks
against the ball joint and turn the linkage rod to adjust.
If the machine creeps forward, turn the rod CLOCKWISE
(while standing at the rear of the machine, facing
forward), if the machine creeps backward, turn the rod
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.
3. Lock the jam nut (B) against the ball joint when neutral
is achieved.
NOTE: This adjustment should not be performed while the
machine is running. It may take several attempts to achieved
neutral, depending upon how much the machine creeps.

Parking Brake Adjustment

1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front
wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage the parking
brake.
2. Locate the brake spring (A, Figure 36).
3. With the parking brake engaged, measure the
compressed spring length. The spring should be 2" to
2-1/8" (5,0 - 5,4 cm) when compressed.
4. If the spring is not within this range, release the parking
brake and turn the adjustment nut (B) to compress or
release the spring.
5. Engage the parking brake and remeasure the spring.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the spring to be shorter than
1-15/16" (4,9 cm) when compressed. This may
damage the brake mechanism.
If this does not correct the braking problem, see your
Snapper Pro dealer.
Regular Maintenance
B
Figure 35. Neutral Adjustment
(LH side shown)
A. Adjustment Linkage Rod
B. Nuts
A
Figure 36. Parking Brake Adjustment
A. Brake Spring
B. Adjustment Nut
A
2" - 2-1/8"
(5,0 - 5,4cm)
B
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