Steering Adjustment; Shifter Adjustment - Snapper LT145H38FBV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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.
SPEED CONTROL
LEVER MOUNT
MOUNTING
NUTS
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 4.19.
SPEED
LEVER
ROTATE TO ,,
LESSEN'PLAY _.
MOUNTING NUT
FIGURE 4.20
4. Loosen mounting nuts
5. Move the speed control ever unti it is in direct
relation to the neutral "N" position on quadrant See
Figure 4.21.
SPEED CONTROL LEVER
FIGURE 4.19
3. Loosen the eccentric mounting nut and rotate the
eccentric clockwise until steering "Play" is reduced.
See Figure 4.19.
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 engine 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 4.20.
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FIGURE 4.21
6. Tighten mounting nuts.
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