Snapper 7800785, 7800784, 7800786, 7800787 manual Mower Blade Replacement, Blade Wear Limits

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Maintenance

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WARNING

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7. Reinstall the blade. Torque the blade mounting bolts to

the recommended range of 30 to 40 ft. lbs.

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or

 

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

 

Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug

D

wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine

and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all

C

parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap

 

must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.

 

Mower Blade Replacement

 

Blade Wear Limits

 

1. Inspect the blade frequently for signs of excessive wear

 

or damage (Figure 41):

B

(A) New blade;

A

(B) Wear limit (notch starts);

 

(C) Dangerous condition - do not use on mower!

 

 

Replace with new blade.

 

 

 

Figure 42: Removing the mower blade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ReproT

 

 

 

A

ductionavoid damaging the emissions system:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 41: Mower blade wear limits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 43: Sharpening the mower blade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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WARNING

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IMPORTANT

Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working

 

 

around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can

 

 

 

 

 

cause severe injury. DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows

 

• Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling the tank when

signs of excessive wear or damage.

 

 

 

 

fuel collects in the filler neck.

 

 

 

 

 

Blade Sharpening

 

 

 

• Empty the fuel tank before standing the machine on its

 

 

 

rear bumper.

1.Follow the WARNING statement found on this page.

2.Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on its rear bumper.

3.Remove the bolts (B, Figure 42), washers (C) and nuts

(D) securing the mower blade (A) to the spindle.

4.Inspect the condition of the blade (Figure 41).

5.If the blade is in good condition, sharpen at 22 to 28 degrees (B, Figure 43). DO NOT sharpen beyond exist- ing cutting edge (A).

6.Check blade balance after sharpening. If necessary, cor- rect blade balance by grinding the heavy end of the

blade.

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Contents Not For Manual No Rev. ‘-’Equipment EngineTable of Contents Operator Safety Protection for Children Protection against TipoversPreparation From Previous ColumnProtection against Tipovers Operation Safe Handling of GasolineTowing Maintenance Height of Cut Safety Panel Remove Battery Before StartingDecal Identification Reverse Lockout Battery WarningParking Brake Features and Controls Park Brake Latch Fuel TankOperation Before Starting To avoid damaging the emissions systemOperation Starting and Operation Engine Electric StartCarefully Make certain the Blade Lever A, is OFF position Start, release the key, make sure the Clutch/Brake Pedal isHousing. Never allow rope to snap back Engine Manual StartWheel Drive Mower BladeReproduction Figu Engagi g the clutch/brake pedal Operation Stopping Engine Wheel Drive, BladeFigu 15 St ppi g the mower blade ProceCutting Height Adjustment Re 18 Cutting height adjustmentStopping Engine, Wheel Drive BladeReverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideAte blades in reverse. Stop BLADES, Look and see While backingMaintenance Maintenance Chart Tractor and Mower EngineMaintenance Service Engine Air CleanerCheck Mower Blade Change Engine OilCheck the Blade Drive Belt Service Brake / Park BrakeBlade Brake Safety Interlock System Checks Check EngineReverse Lockout Mechanism Lubrication Grease FittingsClean Mower Deck Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication Mower Deck LevelnessFront Wheel Bearing Lubrication Mower Blade Spindle LubricationAdditional engine service Rear Axle Bearing LubricationInspect for lubricant on the internal parts Replace with a new plugFuel Filter Storage Out of SeasonRepro Duction Avoi Damaging the emissions system Engine Adjustments and Repair Blade Brake AdjustmentAutomatic Blade Brake should stop the blades wi hin Re 31 Measuring blade brake clearanceMower Deck Adjustment Side-To-Side Levelness Mower Deck Adjustment Front-to-Rear LevelnessMower Drive Belt Adjustment Es ot have slack adjustmentRemove the mower drive belt cover. Refer to the sec Tion entitled Check Mower Drive BeltService Brake / Park Brake Adjustment Bottom of the housingRear Engine Rider Drive Components Measurement should be 3/4Mower Blade Replacement Blade Wear LimitsMower Drive Belt Replacement Belt ReplacementBelt Removal Ut ng f 30 inch decksBattery Battery RemovalBattery Installation Fig re 49 Battery connectionsBattery Storage Battery ChargingCharge the battery. Refer to the section entitled Troubleshooting Adjust side to side level Move lever to the on positionWarranty Warranty PeriodSlope Guide Power Rating Common Service Parts2811524BV 2812524BVE 3014524BVE 3317524BVE

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