Mower Deckmaintenance - Snapper 0 Series Safety Instructions And Operator's Manual

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How to Checkthe Fuel Filter
NOTE:Beforeyou replacethe fuel filter or the fuel line, the
fuel tank must be empty.
If the fuel filter is dirty, the engine will run rough and have
less performance. Removethe old filter (Figure 31). Replace
the old filter with a new filter. Use an original equipment
part. See an authorized service dealer in your area.
Figure 31: Fuel filter
A - Fuelline
B- Clips
C - Fuel filter (example only)
Checkthe Tires
Checkthe air pressure in the tires. Tires with too much air
pressure will cause the unit to ride rough. Also, the wrong
air pressure will keep the mower deck from cutting level.
Recommended air pressure is 14 PSI (1 BAR) for both front
and rear tires.
Mower DeckMaintenance
How to Remove the Mower Deck(42" Models)
1. Move the blade rotationcontrolto the DISENGAGE
position.
2. If equipped, remove the gauge wheels.
3. Open the deck level position cover, and move the deck
lift lever to the level adjustment position (Figure 32).
,_ WARNING:The deck lift lever is spring loaded. Make sure the deck lift lever is lockedin the LEVEL
ADJUSTMENTposition.
4. Removethe hair pins and the washers from the
adjuster arms (Figure 33). See illustrations "C" and
_D _"
5. Remove the hair pins and washers from the
suspensionlinks. See illustrations "A" and "B".
Figure 32: Deck rift lever
A - Deck level position cover (partially hidden)
B - Deck level adjustment position
6. Remove the end of the blade engage cable housing
from the blade engage cable bracket, then unhook the
cable spring from the mower deck idler. See
illustration "E".
7. Disconnect the front hanger from the axle support. See
illustration "F".
8. Remove the mower drive belt from the stack pulley.
9. Pull the mower deck away from the right side of the
unit.
10. To operate without the mower deck, move the deck lift
lever to the TOP position.
How to Install the Mower Deck(42" Models)
1. Push the mower deck under the right side of the unit.
2. Put the mower drive belt around the stack pulley.
Make sure the "V" side of the mower drive belt is
against the stack pulley. Also, make sure the mower
drive belt is not twisted.
3. Attach the front hanger to the axle support with the
hanger rod. Fastenwith the fasteners as shown. See
illustration "F".
4. Make sure the mower drive belt is betweenthe stack
pulley and the two belt guides. See illustration "G".
5. Attach the suspensionlinks to the lifter assembly.
Fastenwith the washers and hair pins. See illustrations
"A" and "B".
6. Attach the right and the left adjuster arms to the
suspension brackets. Fastenwith the washers and hair
pins. See illustrations "C" and "D".
7. Hook the blade engage cable spring onto the deck idler,
and firmly press the end of the blade engage cable
housing into the blade engage cable bracket. See
illustration "E".
8. Move the blade rotationcontrolto the ENGAGE
position. Make sure the mower drive belt is inside all
the belt guides.
9. Make sure the mower deck is level. See the instructions
on "How To Level The Mower Deck".
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