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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE
2.4.4. PARK BRAKE
1. Engage park brake by pushing clutch/brake pedal
"DOWN" and moving the park brake latch to the
"ENGAGED" position. While holding the park brake
latch "ENGAGED", release clutch/brake pedal to set
park brake. See Figure 2.16.
WARNING
DO NOT park machine on slopes.
PARK BRAKE
LATCH SHOWN
ENGAGED
FIGURE 2.16
2. Release park brake by pushing down on the
clutch/brake pedal, parking brake latch will move to
the "OFF" position unassisted. See Figure 2.17.
PARK BRAKE
LATCH SHOWN
IN "OFF"
POSITION
FIGURE 2.17
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL SHOWN
DISENGAGED
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2.5. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust cutting height as desired to any one of
five positions using deck lift lever. Move deck lift
lever up or down to desired cutting height and then
move over to secure in the height of cut notch.
See Figure 2.18.
FIGURE 2.18
HEIGHT OF CUT
NOTCHES
DECK LIFT
LEVER
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The blade pulley spins but the blade doesn’t on my snapper 28” riding mower model 281223BVE , how do I connect this.
If the blade pulley spins but the blade does not on a Snapper 28” riding mower model 281223BVE, follow these steps:
1. Check the blade engagement lever – Make sure it is in the “ON” position.
2. Inspect the mower belt – It may be slipping. Adjust or replace the mower belt if necessary.
3. Examine the blade – Ensure it is not dull, worn, or damaged. Sharpen or replace the cutting blade as needed.
4. Check blade belt tension – For 28” decks, measure belt spacing at the idler pulley. It should be 1-1/4", no less than 1". If less, adjust belt tension.
5. Verify blade attachment – Ensure the blade is properly fastened to the spindle and not loose or stripped.
If the issue persists, contact an authorized Snapper dealer.
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Blade want turn when engaged
The blade may not turn when engaged due to incorrect blade brake adjustment or improper blade drive belt tension. If the clearance between the blade engagement lever and the latch plate is not between 3” to 3-1/4", the brake may not disengage correctly. Also, if the blade drive belt is loose, worn, or damaged, it may not transfer power from the engine to the blade. Both conditions should be checked and adjusted as needed.
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