Wheel Brake Adjustment; Mower Blade Repair/Replacement - Snapper YZ13331be, YZ13381BE, YZ145332BE, YZ145382BE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP
the engine, remove the key, remove the spark plug
wire(s) from the spark plug(s) and secure wire(s)
away from plug(s). Never use a cutting blade that
shows signs of excessive wear or damage on the
YARD CRUISER. Refer to Figure 4.14.

4.3.10. WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the wheel brake if wheels turn when parking
brake is engaged. Adjust the wheel brake by turning
wheel brake adjusting nut clockwise to increase
braking action or counter clockwise to decrease
braking action. See Figure 4.14.
ADJUST
COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE TO
DECREASE
BRAKE
ADJUST
CLOCKWISE
TO INCREASE
BRAKE
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
WHEEL BRAKE
ROD
FIGURE 4.14

4.4 MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT

4.4.1. BLADE WEAR LIMITS
1. Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear
or damage. See Figure 4.15.
NEW BLADE
FIGURE 4.15
UNDERSIDE VIEW OF MACHINE
WEAR LIMIT
(NOTCH STARTS)
DANGEROUS CONDITION!
DO NOT USE ON MOWER!
REPLACE WITH NEW BLADE.
4.4.2. BLADE SHARPENING
1. Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Turn fuel shut
off valve (If
position. Start engine and allow it to run until
engine runs out of fuel. Close vent on fuel filler
cap. See Figure 2.3, Page 6.
2. Remove key from ignition switch.
3. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from
spark plug(s).
4. Carefully stand YARD CRUISER on rear bumper.
5. Remove blade(s). See Figure 4.15.
6. Inspect condition of blade. Refer to Figure 4.14.
7. If blade is in good condition, sharpen at 22 to 28
degrees. DO NOT sharpen beyond existing cutting
edge. See Figure 4.17.
8. Check blade
necessary, correct blade balance by grinding the heavy
end of blade.
9. Reinstall blade. See Figure 4.16. Torque blade
mounting bolts to recommended range of:
33" Deck - 30 to 40 ft. lbs.
38" Deck - 80 to 90 ft. lbs.
33" DECK
DO NOT SHARPEN
BEYOND ORIGINAL
CUTTING EDGE
ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE
19
equipped) to the "CLOSED"
balance after sharpening.
38" DECK
FIGURE 4.16
22º TO 28º
BLADE TIP
FIGURE 4.17
If