Brake Adjustment; Steering Adjustment; Shifter Adjustment - Snapper LT160H42FBV Operator's Manual

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blades running. STOP
blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key.
Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure
wire away from spark plug. Engine and components
can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine
and components sufficient time to cool.
4.3 TRACTOR DRIVE COMPONENTS
4.3.1. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1. To be properly adjusted, the brake should stop
the tractor in approximately 6 feet from top speed
when the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed.
2. Adjust brake when necessary as follows:
3. Turn engine "OFF". Remove key.
4. Locate brake adjustment nut underneath the rear
of tractor. See Figure 4.8.
5. Turn nut clockwise to increase braking action or
counterclockwise to decrease braking action.
6. Start engine and test brake.
7. Continue adjustment as described above until
proper adjustment is achieved.
ROTATE ADJUSTING NUT
CLOCKWISE TO INCREASE
L
BRAKING OR COUNTER
CLOCKWISE TO DECREASE
BRAKING
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FIGURE 4.8
4.3.2 STEERING ADJUSTMENT
Should excessive "Play" be noted in the steering,
adjust as follows:
1. Turn engine "OFF". Remove key.
2. From left side of tractor, locate the steering sector
below fuel tank. See Figure 4.9.
FIGURE 4.9
3. Loosen the eccentric mounting nut and rotate the
eccentric clockwise until steering "Play" is reduced.
See Figure 4.9.
4. Tighten eccentric mounting nut
4.3.3. SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT
If movement of tractor does not correspond with the
selected speed on shift quadrant, adjust the speed
control lever as follows:
1. With eng ne running, drive tractor and move shift
lever to locate neutral
2. Turn engine "OFF" Remove key.
3. Locate speed control lever mount behind right
rear tire. See Figure 4.10.
SPEED
SPEED CONTROL
LEVER
LEVER
FIGURE 4.10
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