Snapper ESPV21, ESPV21S important safety instructions Wheel Drive Control Adjustment

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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 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.

4.2WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

The wheel drive control lever should engage the transmission when the lever is squeezed back against the handlebar, and disengage the transmission when the lever is released. See Figure 4.4.

GROUND SPEED

WHEEL DRIVE

CONTROL

CONTROL

FAST

DISENGAGE

SLOWENGAGE

FIGURE 4.4

If the transmission does not fully engage or disengage, adjustment may be performed as follows:

1.Remove rear cover from mower. Refer to Section “Rear Cover Removal & Installation”.

2.With wheel drive control lever in ‘DISENGAGE’ position (see Figure 4.4), spring on end of wheel drive control cable should have no tension. Measure overall length of unextended spring. See Figure 4.5.

3.Engage lever, and roll mower back and forth several times to ensure clutch dogs are fully engaged. With lever engaged, measure length of extended spring. Overall spring length should increase by 0.090 – 0.110” (3/32 – 7/64”). See Figure 4.5a.

TRANSMISSION ENGAGE LEVER (ENGAGED)

EXTENDED SPRING – SHOULD BE LENGTH OF UNEXTENDED SPRING PLUS 0.090 to 0.110” (3/32 to 7/64”) EXTENSION

FIGURE 4.5a

4.To adjust spring extension: a. Disengage lever.

b. To increase extended spring length, loosen jam nut, and rotate ferrule below adjustment turnbuckle, located on lower end of wheel drive control cable, ½ turn out from turnbuckle. Tighten jam nut. See Figure 4.5b.

c. To decrease extended spring length, loosen jam nut, and rotate ferrule ½ turn in toward turnbuckle. Tighten jam nut. See Figure 4.5b.

TURNBUCKLE

LOOSEN JAM NUT

TRANSMISSION

ENGAGE LEVER

(DISENGAGED)SPRING HAS NO TENSION

CABLE

ROTATE FERRULE OUT TO INCREASE SPRING LENGTH

ROTATE FERRULE IN TO DECREASE SPRING LENGTH

FERRULE

FIGURE 4.5b

MEASURE

UNEXTENDED SPRING

FIGURE 4.5

(Top of transmission; pulley removed for clarity)

5.Engage lever and recheck extended spring length. Repeat step 4 as needed.

IMPORTANT: INCORRECT ADJUSTMENT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION.

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Contents Cutting Width European Model Self Propelled Model ‘Easy Line’Option Designation Variable SpeedImportant Safety Instructions From Previous ColumnFrom Previous Do not refuel the machine indoorsImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Nomenclature FamiliarizationModel ESPV21 Shown Introduction Engine & Blade Operating InstructionsPRE-START Check List Starting & Operation Ground speed control to insure they work freely. SeeStopping Handle Height AdjustmentStarting & Operation Propelling Mower Recycling Operation Cutting Height AdjustmentEach Notch Raises CUT To Remove Recycling CoverDeflector Installation of Side DischargeInstallation of Grass BAG Door Type BagService Periodic MaintenanceService After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OIL Check Mower BladeStorage Procedure Blade Sharpening Repair & AdjustmentsMower Blade Replacement Standard Blade Wear Limit Wheel Drive Control Adjustment Top of transmission pulley removed for clarityTo increase minimum ground speed To adjust idler spring tensionTo decrease minimum ground speed Belt Service Engine Drive Belt Replacement 1. Empty fuel tankFasteners Rear Cover Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Service ScheduleService Performed Each USE HRS SeasonDecal Identification 3000 CE Compliance SpecificationsESPV21 ESPV21SYear Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPage European 21 ‘EASY LINE’ Walk Behind Mowers

ESPV21, ESPV21S specifications

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