Snapper SLT23460AWS SERIES 0 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 32

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How to Adjust the GaugeWheels
The axle bolts for the gauge wheels were mounted in the
LOW cut position. To change the position of the gauge
wheels, move the axle bolts as follows.
IMPORTANT:Beforeyou adjust the gauge wheels, you must
do the following. Make sure the mower deck is level. Make
sure the height of cut is set at the height you want for your
lawn. Mow a short distance on a flat level area and look at
the area that was cut. If the mower deck does not cut level,
see the instructions "How To LevelThe Mower Deck."
,_ WARNING: Before you make an inspection,
adjustment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire
to the spark plug. Remove the spark plug wire to
prevent the engine from starting by accident.
1. Remove the gauge wheels (Figure 32).
2. Mow a short distance on a flat level area to check the
level of cut and the height of cut. Look at the height of
cut position number on the deck lift lever (Figure 33).
3. Look at each gauge wheel bracket. There are 3 holes in
each bracket and a number next to each hole. The
number for the height of cut position on the deck lift
lever indicates the correct hole to use on each gauge
wheel bracket (Figure 34).
4. Assemble the axle bolts to the gauge wheel brackets
using the correct hole in the bracket as indicated
(Figure 34).
NOTE:If the height of cut position is changed by the deck lift
lever, you must move the gauge wheels to the correct hole
(Figure 34) to keep a level height of cut.
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Figure 32: Gauge wheel assembly
A - Locking ring
B - Washer
C - Axle bolt
D - Gauge wheel
Figure 33: Deck rift lever
A - Deck rift lever
B - Cutting height positions
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2
3
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3,4,5,6
Figure 34: Gauge wheel bracket positions
A - Gauge wheel bracket
B - Wheel bracket hole no.
C - Lift lever position no.
How to Level the Mower Deck
If the mower deck is level, the blade will cut easier and the
lawn will look better.
,_ WARNING: Before you make an inspection,
adjustment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire
to the spark plug. Removethe spark plug wire to
prevent the engine from starting by accident.
1. Make sure the unit is on a hard flat surface.
2. Checkthe air pressure in the tires. If the air pressure is
incorrect, the mower housing will not cut level. Make
sure the tires are inflated to 14 PSI (1 BAR).
IMPORTANT:On models equipped with gauge wheels, the
gauge wheels must be removed to correctly adjust the level
of the mower deck.
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