Snapper 7800787 manual Rear Engine Rider Drive Components, Service Brake / Park Brake Adjustment

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Maintenance

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WARNING

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4. Measure the distance (A, Figure 39) between the end of

the clutch/brake cable (B) and the bottom of the housing

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or

(C). The measurement should be 3/4”.

repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade.

NOTE: The cotter pin, brake spring, and clutch yoke (D, E,

Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug

wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine

and F, Figure 39) are noted for reference purposes only.

and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all

 

parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap

 

must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.

 

E

 

 

 

Rear Engine Rider Drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Components

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service Brake / Park Brake Adjustment

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

Test the wheel brake on a dry concrete surface. When prop-

 

 

 

 

 

 

erly adjusted, the Rear Engine Rider will stop within 5 feet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from fastest speed. If stopping distance is more than 5 feet,

 

E

 

 

 

 

 

the wheel brake should be adjusted as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

1. Follow the WARNING statement found on this page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on its rear

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bumper. (See statement below.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Depress the clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 38) all the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

way down. Move and hold the park brake lever (B) in

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the “ON” position and release the clutch/brake pedal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

set the park brake.

 

 

Figure 39: Adjusting the brake cable

 

 

 

 

5. If the measurement is not 3/4”, loosen the two jam-nuts

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

(A, Fig re 40). Hold the clutch/brake cable (B) to the

 

 

 

 

chain case bracket.

 

 

 

 

6. A just the cable up or down using the jam-nuts to

 

 

 

 

obtain a distance of 3/4” between the end of the

 

 

 

 

clutch/brake cable (adjustment shown in inset of Figure

 

 

 

 

40) and the bottom of the housing.

 

 

 

 

7. After adjustment is complete, securely tighten the cable

 

 

 

 

jam-nuts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

8. Retest the wheel brake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 38: Setting the park brake

Reproduction

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

To avoid damaging the emissions system:

•Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling the tank when fuel collects in the filler neck.

• Empty the fuel tank before standing the machine on its

B

rear bumper.

 

Figure 40: Brake cable adjusting nuts

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Contents Manual No Rev. ‘-’ Not ForEngine EquipmentTable of Contents From Previous Column Operator SafetyProtection for Children Protection against Tipovers PreparationSafe Handling of Gasoline Protection against Tipovers OperationTowing Maintenance Remove Battery Before Starting Height of Cut Safety PanelDecal Identification Battery Warning Reverse LockoutParking Brake Park Brake Latch Fuel Tank Features and ControlsTo avoid damaging the emissions system Operation Before StartingStart, release the key, make sure the Clutch/Brake Pedal is Operation Starting and OperationEngine Electric Start Carefully Make certain the Blade Lever A, is OFF positionEngine Manual Start Housing. Never allow rope to snap backMower Blade Wheel DriveReproduction Figu Engagi g the clutch/brake pedal Proce OperationStopping Engine Wheel Drive, Blade Figu 15 St ppi g the mower bladeBlade Cutting Height AdjustmentRe 18 Cutting height adjustment Stopping Engine, Wheel DriveWhile backing Reverse Lockout MechanismReverse Lockout Mechanism Override Ate blades in reverse. Stop BLADES, Look and seeTractor and Mower Engine Maintenance Maintenance ChartChange Engine Oil MaintenanceService Engine Air Cleaner Check Mower BladeService Brake / Park Brake Check the Blade Drive BeltBlade Brake Lubrication Grease Fittings Safety Interlock System ChecksCheck Engine Reverse Lockout MechanismMower Blade Spindle Lubrication Clean Mower Deck Mower Deck Linkage LubricationMower Deck Levelness Front Wheel Bearing LubricationReplace with a new plug Additional engine serviceRear Axle Bearing Lubrication Inspect for lubricant on the internal partsStorage Out of Season Fuel FilterRepro Duction Avoi Damaging the emissions system Re 31 Measuring blade brake clearance Engine Adjustments and RepairBlade Brake Adjustment Automatic Blade Brake should stop the blades wi hinMower Deck Adjustment Front-to-Rear Levelness Mower Deck Adjustment Side-To-Side LevelnessTion entitled Check Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt AdjustmentEs ot have slack adjustment Remove the mower drive belt cover. Refer to the secMeasurement should be 3/4 Service Brake / Park Brake AdjustmentBottom of the housing Rear Engine Rider Drive ComponentsBlade Wear Limits Mower Blade ReplacementUt ng f 30 inch decks Mower Drive Belt ReplacementBelt Replacement Belt RemovalFig re 49 Battery connections BatteryBattery Removal Battery InstallationBattery Charging Battery StorageCharge the battery. Refer to the section entitled Troubleshooting Move lever to the on position Adjust side to side levelWarranty Period WarrantySlope Guide Common Service Parts Power Rating2811524BV 2812524BVE 3014524BVE 3317524BVE

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