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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT
& REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt
any adjustments,
maintenance
or
service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade.
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.
4.1 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS
& REPAIR
Refer
to the
engine
owner's
manual
for
those
adjustments
and/or repairs that can be made by the
owner.
4.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT
ADJUSTMENTS
The following mower deck and component adjustments
and repairs can be made by the owner. However, if there
is difficulty in achieving these adjustments and repairs, it
is recommended
that these repairs be made by an
authorized SNAPPER dealer.
I Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after I
blades
have
been
turned
off.
DO
NOT
operate l
machine
until blade
brake has been adjusted
and l
functioning
properly. Contact your SNAPPER dealerl
for assistance.
4.2.1.
BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The blade brake when
properly adjusted
will stop
blade rotation in 5 seconds or less when the blade
engagement lever is moved to the OFF position.
33" DECK BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1.
Blade brake adjustment
is made by turning the
adjustment nut on the threaded brake rod. The brake
is initially set with 1-3/16" of thread exposed beyond
the nut. See Figure 4.1. Verify this setting before
attempting
any adjustments.
To tighten the brake
(stop blade rotation quicker) turn the adjustment nut
clockwise - ONE TURN ONLY.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT over-tighten
blade brake.
Tighten one turn and check function of brake. If blade
stop time remains over 5 seconds, turn adjustment
nut 1 to 2 turns clockwise. If blade stop time remains
over
5 seconds,
DO
NOT
OPERATE
machine.
Contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance.
FIGURE 4.1
38" DECK BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The 38" deck requires
no blade brake adjustment.
Blades must stop in 5 seconds or less after blades have
been turned off. If blades continue to rotate, contact your
authorized SNPPER dealer for assistance.
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine until blade brake has been
repaired and functioning
properly. If blade stop time
can not be achieved with the adjustment
procedure
described
above,
take machine
immediately
to an
authorized SNAPPER dealer.
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