Snapper 0 Series Safety Instructions And Operator's Manual page 25

Figure 22: Blade adjustments
A - DISENGAGE Position
B - Blade Rotation Control ENGAGEPosition
4. Checkthe blade(s). Keepa sharp edge on the blade(s).
A blade that is not sharp will cause the tips of the grass
to become brown.
5. Loosen the hardware securing the blade engage cable
bracket (Figure 23) to the mower deck. Slide the
bracket forward 1/4 - 1/2". Tighten the hardware
securely.
Figure 23. Blade engage cable adjustment
A - Blade engage cable bracket
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Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short
distance and again check the quality of cut. If
necessary, readjust the blade engage cable bracket.
Again check the quality of cut. If the quality of cut has
not improved, replacethe mower drive belt. See "How
To ReplaceThe Mower Drive Belt". If replacing the belt
does not correct the problem, take the unit to an
authorized service center.
Move the blade rotationcontrolto the DISENGAGE
position. Stop the engine. Disconnect the wire from the
spark plug. Checkthe operation of the blade brake.
Rotate the pulleys with your hand. Make sure the brake
pads are pressed tightly against the pulleys (Figure 24).
WARNING:If the brake pads do not press tightly
against the pulleys, take the unit to an authorized
service center.
Figure 24. Blade brake
A - Brakepad against pulley
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Move the blade rotationcontrolto the ENGAGE
position. Checkthe pads for the blade brake. If the
pads are excessively worn or damaged, replace the
brake pad assemblies. Correct replacementparts and
assistance are availablefrom an authorized service
center.
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Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short
distance and again check the operation of the blade
rotationcontrol.
When you move the blade rotationcontrolto the
DISENGAGE position,all movement will stop within five
seconds. If there is movement of the belt or the blades
continue to rotate, engage and disengage the blade
rotationcontrolfive times to remove any excess rubber
from a new mower drive belt. If you need assistance,
take the unit to an authorized service center.
12. If you replacethe mower drive belt, be sure to adjust
the blade engage cable bracket.
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