Deck Rod Timing Adjustment - 72" Models - Snapper S200XTBV2861 Operator's Manual

Deck Rod Timing Adjustment - 72"
Models
1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the
PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and
remove the ignition key. Rear tires must be inflated to
15 psi (1,03 bar).
2. To check lift rod timing measure and record the distance
between the lift pivots and the rod pivots. Repeat for
other side of the unit. See Figure 42.
3. If the measurements for the rods are equal, no further
adjustment is required. If measurements are not equal
(greater than 1/8" (3,17 mm) difference) adjustment is
required, continue with step #4.
4. Lock the deck lift pedal in the 6" (15,2 cm) position.
Remove the cutting height adjustment pin and lower the
mower deck.
5. To ensure that the deck is in the lowest position, push
the pedal by hand towards the rear of the unit and install
the height adjustment pin in the 3" (7,6 cm) position to
hold in place.
6. Block up the mower deck until all hanger chains are
slack. Refer to Figure 43.
7. See Figure 44. To adjust the lift rod, loosen the jam
nut on the front clevis then remove the 1/2" clevis pin
fastening the clevis to the lift pivot arm. Turn the clevis
clockwise to shorten the distance between the rod pivots
or counter-clockwise to lengthen the distance between
the rod pivots. Reinstall the clevis on the lift pivot arm
and secure with the 1/2" clevis pin previously removed.
Tighten the jam nut against the clevis.
8. Remove the blocks from under the mower deck.
9. Remove the cutting height adjustment pin from in front
of the deck lift pedal arm. Lift mower deck and reinstall
adjustment pin in desired mowing height.
Regular Maintenance
Figure 42. Check Lift Rod Timing
Figure 43. 2 x 4 Locations
Figure 44. Adjust Lift Rod Timing
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