Snapper 18HP, 19HP manual Parking Brake Adjustment, Front Suspension Adjustment Select Models

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Brake Adjustment

1.Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage the parking brake.

2.Elevate the rear end of the unit and remove the rear wheels.

3.Check the brake spring (A, Figure 23) length (both wheels). With the brake engaged the compressed spring length should be 2” (5 cm). If not, adjust the locknut (C, Figure 23) to achieve the compressed spring length of 2” (5 cm).

4.After achieving the correct spring compression, check the set collar gap (B, Figure 23). With the parking brake engaged, the set collar gap should be 3/16" (5 mm). If not, loosen the set collar screw and move the collar to the correct position.

FRONT SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT (SELECT MODELS)

The shock assembly can be adjusted to vary the amount of pre-load applied to the springs. This allows the opera- tor to customize the ride according to operator’s weight and operating conditions.

LESS PRE-LOAD:

•Light operator weight

•Softer, more cushioned ride

•Best for relatively flat terrain

MORE PRE-LOAD:

•Heavy operator weight

•Stiffer, more rigid ride

•Better handling and greater stability on hilly terrain

TO ADJUST THE SPRING PRE-LOAD:

1.Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake.

2.See Figure 24. Turn the pre-load adjustment collar

(A) CLOCKWISE to increase the pre-load, turn COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to decrease the pre-load. Make sure both shocks are set to the same amount of pre-load.

Figure 23. Parking Brake Adjustment

A.Brake Spring

B.Set Collar

C.Locknut

Figure 24. Front Suspension Adjustment A. Pre-Load Adjustment Collar