Snapper 3317523BVE specifications Rear Engine Rider Drive Components, Measurement should be 3/4

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Maintenance (Continued)

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WARNING

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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.

Rear Engine Rider Drive

Components

Your Snapper rider is equipped with a patented smooth start clutch. The clutch should operate smoothly and provide ample traction. If problems are experienced, contact your Snapper dealer for repair.

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Service Brake / Park Brake Adjustment

Figure 40: Adjusting the brake cable

 

Maintenance

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, the wheel brake should be adjusted as follows:

1.Follow the WARNING statement found on this page.

2.Check the fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove tank. Refer to the section entitled “REMOVING THE FUEL TANK”. If 3/4 or less, proceed to the next step.

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

4.Depress the clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 39) all the way down. Move and hold the park brake lever (B) in the “ON” position and release the clutch/brake pedal to set the park brake.

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6.If the measurement is not 3/4”, loosen the two jam-nuts (A, Figure 41). Hold the clutch/brake cable (B) to the chain case bracket.

7.Adjust 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.

8.After adjustment is complete, securely tighten the cable jam-nuts.

9.Retest the wheel brake.

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Figure 39: Setting the park brake

Figure 41: Brake cable adjusting nuts

5.Measure the distance (A, Figure 40) between the end of the clutch/brake cable (B) and the bottom of the housing

(C). The measurement should be 3/4”.

NOTE: The cotter pin, brake spring, and clutch yoke (D, E, and F, Figure 40) are noted for reference purposes only.

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Contents Series Date of Purchase Retailer Retailers Phone Number Equipment EngineSnapper is a trademark Simplicity Manufacturing, IncTable of Contents Protection for Children Protection against TipoversPreparation Do not allow pre-teenage children to operate machineSafe Handling of Gasoline OperationMaintenance TowingFeatures and Controls Features and ControlsFuel Tank OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Operation Pre-Start Check ListFuel filler cap A, is tight, and the vent B is Operation Starting and Operation Engine Electric StartEngine runs smooth On Next OperationSetting the park brake Engine Manual StartOperation Mower BladeWheel Drive Stopping Engine Wheel Drive, Blade Stop the engine by turning the key A, to the OFF positionCutting Height Adjustment Operation Stopping Engine, Wheel DriveBlade Park BrakeOperation Reverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideAte blades in reverse. Stop BLADES, Look and see While backingMaintenance Service After the First 5 HoursIntroduction Service Brake / Park Brake Blade Drive Belt ReplacementCheck the Blade Drive Belt Blade BrakeSafety Interlock System Checks Check EngineReverse Lockout Mechanism Lubrication Grease FittingsService Every 25 Operating Hours Engine Service Rear Axle Bearing LubricationDifferential / Chain Case Lubrication Service Annually Every Two YearsStorage Out of Season Removing the Fuel TankEngine Adjustments and Repair Mower Deck and Component AdjustmentsBlade Brake Adjustment Reinstall the belt cover and tighten the bolts securelyMower Deck Adjustment Side-To-Side Levelness Mower Deck Adjustment Front-to-Rear LevelnessMower Drive Belt Adjustment For 28 & 30 Decks Only Service BRAKE/PARK Brake AdjustmentMove the blade lever up and over to the on position To the rear main caseRear Engine Rider Drive Components Measurement should be 3/4Mower Blade Replacement Blade Wear LimitsSigns of excessive wear or damage Blade Sharpening Belt Replacement Do not attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service orTled Mower Drive Belt Adjustment Belt RemovalBattery Battery RemovalBattery Installation Slide the battery partially into the battery housingBattery Service Battery StorageNew Battery Preparation Battery TestingSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Battery Condition ChartDescription of Kit Models Used on Maintenance Service Schedule SeasonMaintenance Maintenance/Replacement Parts Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionStop Move lever to the on position Year Limited Warranty Slope Guide Page Page Page Page Product Specifications 2811523BV Common Service PartsSnapper Products Macon Street McDonough, GA

3317523BVE specifications

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