Snapper E281320BE, E331520KVE Engine Adjustments & Repair, Blade Brake 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. 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 1/8" to 1/4" 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 Belt Cover. Refer to Section “BLADE BELT COVER REMOVAL”.

2.With the blade engagement lever disengaged, hold the blade pedals down and measure the distance between the front of the blade lever and the rear of the latch plate. The dimension should be 1/8” to 1/4” clearance between lever and plate. See Figure 4.2. If the dimension is incorrect go to step 3.

3.If dimension is greater than 1/4”, rotate nut clockwise to increase brake tension. If dimension is less than 1/8”, rotate nut counter-clockwise to decrease brake tension. See Figure 4.1.

4.Reinstall belt cover.

WARNING

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

ROTATE NUT CLOCKWISE

TO INCREASE BRAKE

TENSION

FIGURE 4.1

BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER

1/8” TO 1/4”

DIMENSION

LATCH

PLATE

NOTE: BLADE PEDALS

ARE ENGAGED

FIGURE 4.2

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Contents Manual No -3553 I.R /29/00 European Rear Engine Riding Mower SeriesImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionFamiliarization Decals / Symbols Transmission Shift Lever Symbols Rabbit PRE-START Check List OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment 2.2.1. Front to Rear AdjustmentOn Next Starting & Operation Engine Electric StartStarting & Operation Engine Electric StartEngine Manual Start Wheel Drive Starting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower BladeMower Blade Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. EngineCutting Height Adjustment Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park BrakeDo not park the machine on slopes Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override Reverse Lockout MechanismService After First 5 Hours Service Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower BladeChange Engine OIL Service Brake / Park Brake Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive BeltBlade Brake Interlock SystemBattery Fluid Level Service Every 25 Operating HoursClean Mower Deck Lubrication Grease FittingsRear Axle Bearing Lubrication Front Wheel Bearing LubricationFuel Filter Service AnnuallyEvery TWO Years Storage OUT of SeasonRemoving Fuel Tank Blade Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairMower Deck Adjustment Front to Rear Levelness 28, & 33 DecksFront to Rear Levelness 30 Decks Wheel Brake Adjustment Adjustments & RepairChain Case Blade Sharpening Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear LimitsBlade Drive Belt Replacement Belt ReplacementBelt Removal Battery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Storage Battery ServiceBattery Testing NEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from cartonSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Stop Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionBlades Not Cutting Loss Of TractionCutting Grass ImproperlyPower LWA Subject Service ReferenceTo be Performed Pages Vibration Max Less ThanMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Maintenance Parts Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyService Notes Service Notes Service Notes European Rear Engine Riding Mower Series

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