Snapper LT160H42IBV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 66

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blades running. STOP
blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key.
Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure
wire away from spark plug. Engine and components
can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine
and components sufficient time to cool.
4.2.5. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS)
SIDE-To-SIDE (48" Decks)
(Continued From Previous Page)
6. Remove both hair pins and washers from swivel
located on rear lift rods and pull rod out of deck
brackets.
7. Rotate swivels on both sides up or down to
achieve the proper levelness. See Figure 4.8.
8. Reinstall swivel into deck bracket. Reinstall
washers and hair pins.
9. Tighten nut and bolt on front lift arm securely.
4.2.6. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS)
(FRONT To REAR)
Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the
tire pressure. Add or release air as needed to bring
pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear tires. If
tires are properly inflated and mowing is still uneven,
check side-to-side deck levelness first then proceed
to front to rear adjustment. Adjust front to rear deck
levelness as follows:
1. Place machine on a smooth level surface.
2. Rotate outside blades so tips are pointed to the
front and rear of deck. Measure the distance from
blade tips to floor. The distance should be the same, or
the rear no more than 114"higher than the front. If the
rear blade tip is lower or is more than 114"higher than
the front, proceed to next Step for adjustment.
3. Remove the hair pin & washer from swivel located
on lift rod. Remove swivel/lift rod from hanger bracket.
4. Rotate swivel up or down to achieve the proper
levelness.
5. Reinstall swivel/lift rod into hanger bracket. Reinstall
washer & hair pin to secure swivel to hanger bracket.
See Figure 4.8.
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REMOVE WASHER & HAIR PIN
& ROTATE SWIVEL UP OR DOWN
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REAR LIFT ROD
REMOVE WASHER & HAIR PIN
UP OR DOWN
SWIVEL
FIGURE 4.8
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