Speed Balancing Adjustment; Cutting Height Adjustment; Neutral Adjustment - Snapper ZT3000B2444 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the rider for a faster overall
speed forward or reverse than it was designed
for.
If the rider veers to the right or left when the ground
speed 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 34). Only adjust the speed of the wheel
that is traveling faster.
TO REDUCETHE SPEED OFTHE FASTER WHEEL
1. Loosen the jam nut securing the top speed
adjustment bolt (A, C).
2. Turn the top speed adjustment bolt COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE to reduce the speed.
3. Retighten the securing nut when adjustment is
complete.
Figure 34. Top Speed Adjustment
A. Forward Top Speed Adjustment Bolt
B. Control Lever Base
C. Reverse Top Speed Adjustment Bolt
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 35)
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. Remove the cutting height adjustment pin (A) and
insert it into the desired hole.
,
Pull back on the adjustment lever (B), squeeze the
smaller transport release lever (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, see your dealer.
Figure 35. Cutting Height Adjustment
A. Cutting Height Adjustment Pin
B. Deck Lift / Cutting Height Lever
C. Transport Release Lever
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