Snapper LT200H481BV2 Engine Adjustments & Repair, Mower Deck & Component Adjustments

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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.

4.1ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

Refer to the engine owner's manual for those

adjustments and/or repairs that can be made by the owner.

4.2MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS

The following mower deck and component adjustments and repairs can be made by the owner. However, if there is difficulty in achieving these adjustments and repairs, it

is recommended that these repairs be made by an authorized SNAPPER dealer.

WARNING

Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after blades have been turned off. DO NOT operate machine until blade brake has been repaired and

functioning properly. Contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance.

4,2.1, BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

This SNAPPER Lawn Tractor is equipped with an electric clutch/brake that should stop blade rotation in 5 seconds or less after being turned off. If blades continue to rotate longer than 5 seconds, adjustment

or replacement is required. When properly adjusted, a

.012" to .014" feeler gauge will fit thru the three inspection slots located on the side of the clutch as shown. See Figure 4.1. Excessive clearance can adversely affect the function of the clutch and produce blade stop times over 5 seconds. To adjust, turn the

three adjusting nuts clockwise to reduce clearance. The clearance at each of the three slots must be set

the same.

4,2.2, BLADE BELT ADJUSTMENT

The 42" and 48" mower deck drive belts do not require any adjustment. If the belt does not drive blade properly, replace belt as needed.

4.2.3.MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) 1. SIDE-To-SIDE (42" Decks)

Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the tire pressure. Check tires and 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, adjust side-to-side deck levelness as follows:

FIGURE 4.1

a.Place machine on a smooth level surface.

b.Turn engine off and remove key, remove spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) away from plug(s).

c.Place a piece of angle iron, pipe, or similar object under center of deck at the rear.

d.Disconnect rear sector plates and allow center, rear of deck to rest on angle iron.

e.Measure the distance from blade tips to floor. If the measurement is within 1/8" from side-to-side, the deck levelness is satisfactory. If the difference from side-to-side is greater than 1/8", an adjustment will have to be made. See Figure 4.2.

REAR TO FRONT VIEW OF DECK

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FIGURE 4.2

f, Loosen the shoulder bolt that retains the eccentric.

g. Turn eccentric "UP" or "DOWN" as required until blade tips are within 1/8" of the same distance from the floor. See Figure 4.3.

h. Tighten shoulder bolt loosened in Step "f".

i, Readjust rear sector plates to align with holes in support brackets.

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Contents Oolo I Model Number ExplanationProtection for Children Protection Against TipoversMaintenance OperationTable of Contents Familiarization Components ControlsPRE-START Checklist Operators Seat Adjustment 1. Front to Rear AdjustmentWaydowntostart Starting & Operation 2,3.1. Starting EngineStarting & Operation 2,3.2, Starting Wheel Drive Stopping Wheel DriveSetting Park Brake Cutting Height AdjustmentStopping 3, Stopping Mower BladesRolling Tractor with Engine OFF Rolling Hydro ModelsReverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideService After First 5 Hours IntroductionChange Engine OIL 2, Check Blade BrakeService Every 25 Operating Hours 3.3.1. Check Engine Check Deck Drive BeltEngine Cooling System Air FilterCheck Blade Brake Tractor LubricationFront Wheel Bearings Clutch/Brake Pivot2, Fuel Filter Annually END of Each Season3. Spark Plug Engine Adjustments & Repair Mower Deck & Component Adjustments1, Blade Brake Adjustment 2, Blade Belt AdjustmentMower Deck Adjustment Levelness FRONT-To-REAR 42 DecksTOP View of Deck Mower Deck Adjustment Levelness SIDE-To-SIDE 48 DecksOn Next Front To Rear Steering Adjustment Tractor Drive Components 1. Brake Adjustment3, Shifter Adjustment Shifter Adjustment 4, Traction Drive Belt AdjustmentMower Blade Service Standard Blade Wear Limits Check for creep in neutral. Start engine. MoveNinja Blade Sharpening Ninja Blade Wear Limits3, Standard Blade Sharpening Traction Drive Belt Replacement 42 Mower Deck Removal 5 & 48 Mower Blade ReplacementDeck Shown View from Underneath Tractor D4SWIVELiiiiiill Sectorplates Spindle Pulleys TOP View Mower Deck Battery Battery Removal Battery Installation3. Battery Service 4. Battery StorageBattery Testing NEW Battery PreparationChart State of Charge Five Ball HydrometerAvailable Accessories Electrical System Engine Stalls After Probable Cause Corrective ActionRunning Troubleshooting Guide SnapperDrive Belts Mower Blades3YEARLIMITEDWARRANTY Disclaimer of WarrantyIllustration of how dirt can How Maintenance can protect it That dirt will Cost YOU MoneyiScuffed walls Check OIL Level Before Each START-UPAIr CIseasr FuelTank Choke Catlor, poor air cleaner service or overheatingSpark plug Throttle control Blade Snapper Product Registration Form SNAPPERMcDonough,GA,, 30253 U.S.A

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