Adjustments - Snapper 355Z Series Operator's Manual

SpeedBalancingAdjustment
_WARNING
DO NOTadjust the rider for a faster overall speed
forward or reverse than it was designedfor.
If the rider veers to the right or left when the ground speed /
steering control levers are in the maximum forward or
reverse position, the top speed of each of these levers can be
balanced by turning the adjustment bolt(s) (A & C Figure
35). Only reducethe speed of the wheel that is traveling
faster.
TOREDUCE THESPEED OFTHEFASTER W HEEL
1. Loosenthe jam nut securing the top speed adjustment
bolt (A, C).
2. Turn the top speed adjustment bolt COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE to reducethe speed.
3. Retightenthe securing nut when adjustment is complete.
Figure 35. TopSpeedAdjustment
A, Forward TopSpeedAdjustment Bolt
B, Control Lever Base
C. Reverse TopSpeedAdjustment Bolt
CuttingHeightAdjustment
The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure36) controls the
mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable
between 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) and 4-1/2" (11,4cm). Pulling the
lever back fully locks the control in transport position.
To adjust cutting height:
1. Pull the adjustment lever (B) back fully until it locks in
transport position.
2. Removethe cutting height adjustment pin (A) and insert
it into the desired hole.
3. Pull back on the adjustment lever (B), squeezethe
smaller transport releaselever (C), and allow the lever to
move forward until it is supported by the cutting height
adjustment pin (A).
Neutral Adjustment
If the unit creeps forward or backward with the control levers
in their neutral positions, contact Snapper at 1-800-317-
7833.
Figure 36. Cutting Height Adjustment
A, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin
B, Deck Lift/ Cutting Height Lever
C. TransportReleaseLever
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