Section 6 - Adjustments & Repairs; Lower Traction Rod Adjustment; Upper Traction Rod Adjustment; Traction Idler Spring Adjustment - Snapper SGV13321KW Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

SECTION 6 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS

6.1 LOWER TRACTION ROD ADJUSTMENT

If mower does not stop firmly when Traction Levers are
squeezed, or if mower veers to one side when Traction
Levers are squeezed, one or both lower traction rods
should be adjusted as follows:
1. Operate mower on level terrain with Transmission
Shift Lever in No. 1 position. Determine which side
requires adjustment.
2. Stop engine, remove the key from switch and
disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
Secure wire away from plug.
3. Turn nut on lower traction rod clockwise to increase
tension. See Figure 6.1.
FIGURE 6.1
4. Replace spark plug wire onto spark plug.
engine and operate mower with transmission in the
No. 1 position to check for proper adjustment. If
further adjustment is required, follow all steps
above.

6.2 UPPER TRACTION ROD ADJUSTMENT

If one or both Traction Belts do not fully declutch when
traction levers are squeezed against handle grips,
adjust upper traction rods as follows:
1. Move the machine to a smooth, level surface and
turn the engine OFF. Release the traction locks.
See Figure 6.2.
2. Remove the key from the switch, remove the spark
plug wire from the spark plug and secure it away
from the plug.
3. Remove pin and washer from top of rod, and pull
rod end out from traction lock and traction lever.
4. Turn rod clockwise into fitting 1-2 turns. Replace
rod through traction lever and traction lock, and
replace washer and pin.
5. Replace spark plug wire, start machine and check
operation.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 as necessary.
6.3 TRACTION IDLER SPRING
If one or both Traction Belts slip when traction levers
are released, adjust one or both traction idler springs as
follows:
1. Operate mower on level terrain with Transmission
ADJUST
NUT
2. Stop engine, remove key from switch, and
3. Move Spring Hanger Bolt up one hole in Traction
Start
MORE
TENSION
LESS
TENSION
4. Replace spark plug wire onto spark plug.
DO NOT attempt to operate machine without Drive
Pulley Covers secured into the proper position.
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FIGURE 6.2
ADJUSTMENT
Shift Lever in No. 1 position.
spring requires adjustment.
disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
Secure wire away from plug.
Idler Support Bracket to increase spring tension.
See Figure 6.3. NOTE: Replace existing bolt
securing Drive Pulley Cover with Spring Hanger
Bolt.
FIGURE 6.3
engine and operate mower with transmission in the
No. 1 position to check for proper adjustment. If
further adjustment is required, follow all steps
above.
WARNING
Determine which
DRIVE
PULLEY
COVER
SPRING
HANGER
BOLT
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