Mower Adjustments; Cutting Height Adjustment; Leveling The Mower - Snapper XL Series Operator's Manual

MOWER ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING
Before checking mower, shut off PTO and engine,
remove the key, and allow all moving parts to
stop.

Cutting Height Adjustment

The cutting height adjustment lever (A, Figure 37) con-
trols the mower cutting height. Push the button to
release the lever. Move the lever back to raise the deck
and forward to lower it.

Leveling The Mower

If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling.
Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an
uneven cut. Make sure tire pressure is correct as speci-
fied in Checking Tire Pressure.
1. With the mower installed, place the tractor on a
smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn
the front wheels straight forward.
2. Check for bent blades and replace if necessary.
3. Disengage the PTO. Place the mower in mid-cut
position. Arrange one of the mower blades so that it
is pointing from side-to-side.
4. Measure the distance between the outside tips of
each blade and the ground. If there is more than 1/8"
(3mm) difference between the measurements on
each side, proceed to step 5. If the difference is 1/8"
(3mm) or less, proceed to step 6.
5. See Figure 38. Loosen the outside nut (A). Turn the
eccentric nut (B) to raise or lower left-hand side of
mower. When mower is level, hold the eccentric nut
while tightening the outside nut.
6. Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back.
7. Measure the distance from the ground to front tip and
rear tip of the left and right-hand blades. Front tips
should be 1/8"-1/4" higher. If not, proceed with steps
8 - 10.
8. See Figure 39. To raise front of mower deck, loosen
front nut (A) and turn rear nut (B) against bracket (C).
9. To lower front of mower deck, loosen rear nut (B) and
bracket (C) will move backwards to lengthen rod.
10. Re-check measurement before tightening front nut
(A) against bracket.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
Figure 37. Mower Cutting Height Adjustment
A. Adjustment Lever
Figure 38. Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side
A. Outside Nut
B
Figure 39. Leveling The Mower Front-To-Back
A. Front Nut
B. Rear Nut
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A
A
B
B. Eccentric Nut
D
A
C
C. Mower Bracket
D. Adjustment Rod