Snapper 421622BVE Engine Adjustments & Repair, Mower Drive Belt Adjustment

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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

WARNING

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 wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.

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

Once blade is disengaged it should come to a stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds the blade brake must be adjusted. DO NOT continue to operate the machine if the blade brake is not operating properly.

4.2.1. MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

On 42” models, the mower drive belt DOES NOT require adjustment. If the belt does not drive blade properly, replace belt. See Figure 4.1 for belt routing.

TOP VIEW OF BELT ROUTING

LEFT

RIGHT

SPINDLE

SPINDLE

PULLEY

PULLEY

 

ENGINE DRIVE

PULLEY

ASSEMBLY

4.2.2. BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

The automatic Blade Brake should stop the blades within 3 seconds anytime the blades are disengaged by moving blade lever to the "OFF" position or by releasing the Blade Pedals. When the Blade Brake is properly adjusted there should be 1/16" to 1/8" clearance between the Blade Engagement Lever and the back of the Latch Plate. Check this by disengaging the Blade Lever and depressing the Blade Pedals as shown in Figure

4.2.If clearance is greater than 1/4" perform the following adjustment.

1. Remove mower drive belt cover.

2. Remove retaining pin from eye bolt swivel. Lift swivel out of deck rail. See Figure 4.3.

3. Turn eye bolt swivel CLOCKWISE to increase brake tension and reduce clearance between Blade Lever and Latch Plate.

4. Check clearance. Depress Blade Pedals, with Blade Lever disengaged. If clearance is greater than 1/8", rotate eye bolt swivel CLOCKWISE an additional turn and re-check clearance.

5. Once the 1/16" to 1/8" clearance has been attained, reinstall swivel onto deck rail. Insert retaining pin into eye bolt swivel.

6. Reinstall mower drive belt cover.

7. Verify that proper Blade Brake action has been restored. If not, contact your SNAPPER Dealer for inspection and repair.

BLADE ENGAGEMENT

LEVER

1/16” TO 1/8”

DIMENSION

NOTE: BLADE PEDALS

LATCH PLATE

 

ARE ENGAGED

 

FIGURE 4.2

WARNING

DO NOT operate machine until blade brake is adjusted and functioning properly. If blade stop time cannot be achieved with the adjustment procedure described above, take the machine immediately to an authorized SNAPPER dealer.

FIGURE 4.1

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Contents Rear Engine Riding Mower Series Manual No -4388 Rev 1, 8/27/01Important Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Introduction NomenclatureOPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear Adjustment PRE-START Check ListStarting & Operation Engine Electric Start On NextStarting & Operation Engine Electric StartEngine Manual Start Starting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower Blade Wheel DriveStopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. Engine Mower BladeCutting Height Adjustment Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park BrakeDo not park the machine on slopes Reverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideAdjusting Mower Blade Service After First 5 HoursService Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower Blade Change Engine OILTOP View of Belt Routing Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive BeltService Brake / Park Brake Blade BrakeClean Mower Deck Service Every 25 Operating HoursBattery Fluid Level Lubrication Grease FittingsService Annually EngineFuel Filter Every TWO Years Storage OUT of SeasonRemoving Fuel Tank Engine Adjustments & Repair Mower Drive Belt AdjustmentBlade Brake Adjustment Mower Deck Adjustment Side To Side LevelnessFront to Rear Levelness Service BRAKE/PARK Brake Adjustment Adjustment From Previous Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear LimitsBlade Drive Belt Replacement Blade SharpeningBelt Removal Belt Replacement Battery Battery Removal Battery InstallationNEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Battery ServiceBattery Storage Battery TestingSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action StopCutting Grass Loss Of TractionBlades Not Cutting ImproperlySubject Service Reference To be Performed PagesYear Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Copyright 2001` Snapper INC ALL Rights Reserved
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