Mower Deck Timing ROD, Wheel Brake Adjustment

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

3.Front to Rear Deck Pitch (38”, & 42” Decks) With the YARD CRUISER on a smooth, level surface, rotate blades until blade tips are at front and rear of deck. Measure the distance from blade tips to floor. The distance should be the same, or the rear 1/4” higher than the front. If the rear blade tip is lower or is more than 1/4” higher than the front, proceed with adjustment.

a.Remove rear hanger chains.

b.Turn each hanger pivot the same number of rotations on the eye-bolt to raise or lower the rear of the deck. See Figure 4.10.

c.Reinstall rear hanger chains and measure blade tips again.

d.Repeat steps “a” through “c” until proper levelness is obtained.

X	X + 1/4”
FRONT	REAR

ROTATE HANGER PIVOT:

UP TO RAISE DECK OR

DOWN TO LOWER DECK.

FIGURE 4.10

4.2.9.MOWER DECK TIMING ROD

The mower deck timing rod is preadjusted at the factory. It is set to maintain the deck in the same attitude through all heights of cut. If the timing rod requires adjustment, contact an authorized SNAPPER dealer for service. See Figure 4.11.

ADJUSTING
NUT	DO NOT ADJUST

TIMING

ROD

42” DECK SHOWN

FIGURE 4.11

4.2.10. WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the wheel brake if wheels turn when parking brake is engaged. Adjust the wheel brake by turning wheel brake adjusting nut clockwise to increase braking action or counter clockwise to decrease braking action. See Figure 4.12.

UNDERSIDE VIEW OF MACHINE

ADJUST

COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE TO

DECREASE

BRAKE

ADJUST

CLOCKWISE TO

INCREASE

BRAKE

	WHEEL	ELECTRIC
		CLUTCH
	BRAKE ROD

FIGURE 4.12

WARNING

Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the key, remove the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) away from plug(s). Never use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.

4.3MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT 4.3.1. BLADE WEAR LIMITS

1.Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage. See Figure 4.13.

NEW BLADE

WEAR LIMIT (NOTCH STARTS)

DANGEROUS CONDITION!

DO NOT USE ON MOWER!

REPLACE WITH NEW BLADE.

FIGURE 4.13

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