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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS
& REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance,
adjustments
or
service
with engine running.
STOP engine.
STOP
blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug
wires and secure away from
spark plugs. Engine
and components
are HOT. Avoid
serious
burns,
allow sufficient
time for all parts to cool.
5.2.1.
MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS
SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR
FIGURE 5.6
LOOSEN NUTS
AND POSITION
CHAIN UNTIL
TIGHT
8, Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to
the highest cutting position and recheck side to side
blade tip dimensions.
The difference
between the
two should be 1/8" or less.
NOTE: The deck timing rod is preset at the factory
and requires no adjustments. See Figure 5.7.
9, The leveling blocks used in Step 4 should result
in a proper deck pitch. If a pitch adjustment
is
required, use the two rear deck support eyebolts.
Adjust up or down as required.
WARNING
Do not operate this machine if the brakes are not
functioning
properly!
5.3
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The parking
brake can be adjusted
to increase
brake tension.
(NOTE:
If adjustment
does
not
result
in
proper
braking
action,
contact
your
authorized SNAPPER dealer for corrective action.)
1. Engage parking brake and measure height of left
and
right
brake
springs.
See
Figure
5.8.
Compressed height of each spring should be 1-1/4". If
not:
a.
Disengage parking brake.
b.
Tighten nyloc nut on each brake red in one
turn increments.
See Figure 5.8.
c.
Engage parking brake, recheck brake spring
compression
measurement,
and repeat 'a'
and %' as needed.
IMPORTANT
-
Do
not
adjust
primary
brake
rod.
Adjustment
has been preset at the factory.
See Figure
5.9.
FIGURE 5.8
FIGURE 5.7
FIGURE 5.9
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