Blade Sharpening - Snapper SERIES 16 250816B Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
HOUSING
CABLE
COTTER-,
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3. Measure the distance between end of
clutch/brake cable and bottom of housing.
Measurement should be no less than 112"
and no greater than 3/4". See inset, Figure
4.18.
CHAIN-
CASE
HOUSING
COTTER-
PIN
FIGURE 4.18
4. If measurement is less than 1/2" or greater
than 3/4", loosen the two jam-nuts (shown in
Figure 4.19) holding the dutch/brake cable to
the chain case bracket.
5. Adjust cable up or down using the jam-
nuts to obtain a distance of 1/2" to 3/4"
between end of clutch/brake cable
(adjustment shown in inset, Figure 4.18) and
bottom of housing. Refer to Figure 4.18.
6. After adjustment is complete, securely
tighten cable jam-nuts.
:ASE
BLADE
..,__,,_CRACK or NOTCH
"_:_ B -WEAR LIMIT
(REPLACE BLADE)
"_'_=_ C - DANGEROUS
(DO NOT USE!)
FIGURE 4.20
4.4 MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT
4.4.1. BLADE WEAR LIMITS
1. Inspect blade frequently for signs of
excessive wear or damage. See
Figure 4.20.
CAUTION _;
Before performing any service to blade, turn engine
OFF, remove key, remove spark plug wire from
spark plug, and secure spark plug wire away from
spark plug. Never use a cutting blade that shows
signs of excessive wear or damage on the Rear
Engine Rider. Refer to Figure 4.20.
4.4.2. BLADE SHARPENING
1. Follow procedures for standing Rear
Engine Rider on rear bumper. Refer to
Section 3.2.2.
2. Remove blade. See Figure 4.21.
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FIGURE 4.19 19 FIGURE 4.21