Wheel Drivecontroladjustment - Snapper SPV21675FC (7800265) Operator's Manual

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WARNING
DO NOTattempt any maintenance, adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOPengine and blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark
plug. Engine and components are HOT.Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
Wheel DriveControlAdjustment
The wheel drive control lever (A, Figure 18) should engage
the transmission when the lever is squeezedback toward the
handlebar,and should disengagethe transmission when the
lever is released.
Figure 18. Wheel drive controls
(Components removed for clarity)
If the transmission does not engage or disengage,
adjustment may be performed as follows:
1. Remove the rear cover from the mower. Refer to the
section entitled "Rear Cover Removal& Installation".
2. With the wheel drive control lever in the 'DISENGAGE'
position, the spring (A, Figure19) on the end of the
wheel drive control cable should have no tension.
Measure the overall length of the unextended spring (B).
Figure 19. Measuring the disengaged transmission spring
length
3. Fully engage the lever, and measure the length of the
extended spring. The overall spring length should
increase by 0.020 - 0.025".
4. To adjust spring extension:
a. Disengagethe lever.
b. To increase (+) the extended spring length, loosen
the jam nut (B, Figure20) and rotate the ferrule (C)
below the adjustment turnbuckle (A), located on the
lower end of the wheel drive control cable, one-half
turn out from the turnbuckle. Tighten the jam nut.
c. To decrease (-) the extended spring length, loosen
the jam nut, and rotate the ferrule one-half turn in
toward the turnbuckle. Tighten the jam nut.
5. Engagethe lever and recheckthe extended spring
length. RepeatStep 4 as needed.
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Figure 20. Adjusting the transmission spring tension
IMPORTANT:INCORRECT ADJUSTMENTCANCAUSE
PREMATURE WEAR AND/OR DAMAGETO THE WHEEL
DRIVECOMPONENTS.
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