Snapper E281123BVE, E281323BVE, E331523KVE important safety instructions Mower Deck 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.

4.2.3.MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (Side-To-Side Levelness)

Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the tire pressure. Front tires 12 PSI, rear tires 12 PSI. If tires are properly inflated and mowing is still uneven, adjust side-to-side deck levelness.

1.Place Rider on a smooth level surface.

2.Follow WARNING statement found on this page.

3.Place a piece of angle iron, pipe, or similar object under center of deck at the rear.

4.Remove rear hanger chains and allow center, rear of deck to rest on angle iron.

5.Measure the distance from blade tips to floor. If the measurement is within 1/8” from side-to-side, the deck attitude is satisfactory. If difference from side-to-side is greater than 1/8”, continue with adjustment.

6.Loosen the shoulder bolt and nut retaining the left side of the front lift arm and adjuster. Only loosen the bolt and nut to the point where some tension remains but lift arm can be moved. See Figure 4.5.

7.Move lift arm up or down as required until blade tips are within 1/8” of each other. See Figure 4.6.

8.Tighten shoulder bolt & nut loosened in Step 6. Recheck both sides of deck for correct levelness.

9.Readjust rear hanger chain pivots to align with holes in support brackets. See Figure 4.6.

10.Remove angle iron, pipe, or similar object and proceed to check front to rear levelness.

4.2.3. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT

(Front to Rear Levelness - 28”, & 33” Decks)

With the Rear Engine Rider on a smooth, level surface, rotate blade until blade tips are at front and rear of deck. Measure the distance from blade tips to floor. The distance should be the same, or the rear 1/8” to 1/4” lower than the front. If the rear blade tip is higher or is more than 1/4” lower than the front, proceed with adjustment. Go to Step 1.

(Front to Rear Levelness - 30” Decks)

With the Rear Engine Rider on a smooth, level surface, rotate blade until blade tips are at front and rear of deck. Measure the distance from blade tips to floor. The distance should be the same, or the rear 1/8” to 1/4” higher than the front. If the rear blade tip is lower or is more than 1/4” higher than the front, proceed with adjustment. Go to Step 1.

1.Remove rear hanger chains.

2.Turn each hanger pivot the same number of rotations on the eye-bolt to raise or lower the rear of the deck. See Figure 4.6.

3.Reinstall rear hanger chains and measure blade tips again.

4.Repeat steps “1” through "3” until proper levelness is obtained.

BLADE PEDAL

LOOSEN SHOULDER BOLT & NUT

LIFT

ARM

FIGURE 4.5

FLOOR

FRONT

REAR

X-1/8”

HANGER

HAIRPINCHAIN

PIVOT

SUPPORT

BRACKET

HANGER

CHAIN

FIGURE 4.6

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Contents European Rear Engine Riding Mower Series Important Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionFamiliarization Decals / Symbols Lowest Height CUT Battery Caution PRE-START Check List OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment 2.2.1. Front to Rear AdjustmentOn Next Starting & Operation Engine Electric StartEngine Manual Start Starting & OperationEngine Electric Start Wheel Drive Starting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower BladeMower Blade Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. EngineDo not park machine on slopes Cutting Height AdjustmentStopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park Brake Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override Reverse Lockout MechanismService Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower Blade Service After First 5 Hours Change Engine OILBlade Brake Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive BeltService Brake / Park Brake Check Engine Interlock SystemLubrication Grease Fittings Mower Deck Levelness Battery Fluid LevelClean Mower Deck Do not OverfillLeft Rear Axle Bearing Grease Fitting Storage OUT of Season Service AnnuallyFuel Filter Every TWO YearsClearance Engine Adjustments & RepairBlade Brake Adjustment Mower Drive Belt Adjustment for 28 Decks only Front to Rear Levelness 30 Decks Mower Deck AdjustmentFront to Rear Levelness 28, & 33 Decks Chain Case Clutch Yoke Cable Housing Spring Blade Sharpening Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear LimitsDecks Blade Drive Belt ReplacementBelt Replacement Belt RemovalBattery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Testing Battery ServiceBattery Storage NEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from cartonSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Stop Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionImproperly Loss Of TractionBlades Not Cutting Cutting GrassTo be Performed Pages Subject Service ReferenceMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Maintenance Parts Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPage European Rear Engine Riding Mower Series

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