Snapper LT140H38ABV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 13

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SERVICE
Disconnect DECK LIFT CABLE from front lift arm.
See Figure 32.
ADJUSTABLE _i...:_.. _._ LIFT A R M
HANGER -_ -_ __
, BLOCK
/
DECK LIFT ,
ROD _ REMOVE PIN
AND WASHER
r-_ DECK LIFT
FIGURE 32
10. Remove hairpins from front deck hanger rod. See
Figure 33.
FRONTOECK
HANGER ROD
FRONT
(_) AXLE
FRONT
LIFT I
ARM _,
;TIGHTEN
ADJUSTING
SCREW
FIGURE 34
• Continue to adjust screw one-half turn at a
time until braking action is satisfactory.
HOOD REMOVAL (All Models)
1. Tilt hood forward.
2. Remove hood cable clip from engine, See
Figure 35.
(_ CAUTION! ///
KEEP RRM GRIP
ON HOOD WHILE REMOVING ///'/
WIRE CLIP SCREW!
HAIRPIN
FIGURE 33
11. Turn front wheels to the left and remove front
' hanger rod.
/
HOOD
WIRE CLIP
CAUTION
Be careful when removing front hanger rod!
Do not let the deck fall on hands or fingers!
SCREW
12. Push deck forward and remove mower deck belt
,'_ from engine pulley.
13. Remove deck from right side of mower.
14. Reinstall deck in reverse order.
WHEEL BRAKE TEST & READJUSTMENT
1. Test the wheel braking action at frequent intervals
to insure proper stopping in the event of possible
emergencies. Normally, the mower should stop
from top forward speed within approximately three
feet after the CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL has been
fully depressed.
2. To adjust the braking action:
• Turn the brake adjusting screw one-half turn
to the right (clockwise) to tighten brake or to
the left (coynterclockwise) to loosen. See
Figure 34. _,_
FIGURE 35
3. Lift hood off pins.
4. Reinstall hood in reverse order.
ADJUSTING STEERING
If steering develops excessive free-play, then the
ECCENTRIC STEERING BOLT must be adjusted.
Proceed as follows:
1. Working from the left side of the tractor, use a 7/16"
wrench to loosen nut on top of carriage bolt.
See Figure 36.
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