Deck Rod Timing Adjustment - 61" Models - Snapper PRO S200XT Operator's Manual

Maintenance
CAUTION
Do not adjust the spring to be shorter than
2-11/16" (6,8 cm) when compressed. This may
damage the brake mechanism.
7. Turn the adjustment nut (B) to compress of release
the spring.
8. Engage the parking brake and re-measure the
spring. Continue this process until the compressed
spring length measures 2-3/4" (7 cm).
9. Position the set collar 1/8" (0,3 cm) away from the
parking brake bracket and tighten.
If this does not correct the braking problem, see
your Snapper Pro dealer.
Deck Rod Timing Adjustment - 61"
Models
1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface.
Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake,
turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key.
Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar); front
tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar).
2. To check the lift rod timing, measure and record the
distance between the lift pivots and the rod pivots.
Repeat for other side of unit. See Figure 36.
3. If the measurements for the rods are equal, no
further adjustment is required. If the measurements
are NOT equal (greater than 1/8" (3,17 mm)
difference), adjustment is required continue with
Step 4.
4. Lock the deck lift pedal in the 6" (15,2 cm) position.
Remove the cutting height adjustment pin and
lower the mower deck.
5. To ensure that the deck is in the lowest position,
push the pedal by hand towards the rear of the unit
and install the height adjustment pin in the 3" (7,6
cm) position to hold in place.
6. Block up the mower deck until all hanger chains are
slack. Refer to Figure 38.
7. See Figure 37. To adjust the lift rod, loosen the
jam nut on the front clevis then remove the 1/2"
clevis pin fastening the clevis to the lift pivot arm.
Turn the clevis clockwise to shorten the distance
between the rod pivots or counterclockwise to
lengthen the distance between the rod pivots.
Reinstall the clevis on the lift pivot arm and secure
with the 1/2" clevis pin previously removed.
Tighten the jam nut against the clevis.
8. Remove the blocks from the under the mower
deck.
9. Remove the cutting height adjustment pin from in
front of the deck lift pedal arm. Lift mower deck
and reinstall adjustment pin in desired mowing
height.
36
Figure 36. Check Lift Rod Timing
Figure 37. Adjust Lift Rod Timing
Figure 38. 2 x 4 Locations
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