Steering Adjustment; Shifter Adjustment - Snapper LT180H331BV series I 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.
4.3.2. STEERING ADJUSTMENT
Should excessive "Play" be noted in the steering,
adjust as follows:
1. Turn eng ne "OFF". Remove key.
2. From left side of tractor, locate the steering sector
below fuel tank. See Figure 4.19.
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MOUNTING NUT
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FIGURE 4.19
4. Turn the neutral adjustment nut 1/4 turn
clockwise to reduce FORWARD creep. Turn the
adjustment nut 1/4 turn counter clockwise to reduce
Reverse creep. Only turn the adjustment nut in 1/4
turn increments.
5. Check for creep in neutral. Start engine. Move
speed control lever to rear edge of the neutral detent.
Machine should not move. If further adjustment is
required, stop engine and repeat Step 4.
NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT
NUT
TURN NUT CLOCKWISE TO
REDUCE FORWARD CREEP
FIGURE 4.20
WARNING
DO NOT adjust shift linkage with engine running. The
adjustment requires hands to be close to rotating
parts. STOP engine. REMOVE key.
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
The shift linkage is set at the factory and should not
require further adjustment. The shifter is adjusted
properly when the speed control lever can be placed
at rear edge of the neutral detent and the tractor
remains absolutely stationary. If motion is detected,
neutral adjustment will be required. DO NOT operate
a machine that creeps when shifted to neutral.
1. Stop engine. Remove key.
2. Move speed control lever to rear edge of neutral
detent and hold firmly.
3. Locate neutral adjustment nut underneath the
right rear of the tractor. See Figure 4.20
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