Snapper HWPS26600RV important safety instructions Repair & Adjustments, Remove spindle cover

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1.Remove spindle cover.

Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool.

WARNING

DO NOT use machine if blade brake does not function properly.

4.6.BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

The blade should come to a complete stop in 3 seconds or less after releasing the blade control. If the blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds perform the following adjustment.

1.Remove spindle cover.

2.Rotate blade brake eye bolt nut one full turn CLOCKWISE to increase brake tension. See Figure

3.Recheck blade stop time. If blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds turn eye bolt nut an additional one full turn CLOCKWISE.

4.Recheck blade stop time. If still over 3 seconds— DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE. Contact an authorized Snapper dealer for assistance.

5.Reinstall deck cover.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT turn eye bolt nut more than two turns. Over tightening brake can cause damage to other components and improper function of blade belt drive.

BLADE

BRAKE

ROTATE NUT: CLOCKWISE TO

BLADE BRAKE INCREASE BRAKE TENSION

EYEBOLT

FIGURE 4.13

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Contents MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual forMODEL MANUAL No. 4-6813 REV. 1, 8/25/99SLOPE OPERATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPROTECTION FOR CHILDREN PREPARATIONMAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OPERATION10-11 TABLE OF CONTENTSTransmission Poly-V Belt Tension Adjustment 12-18Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION1.2 NOMENCLATURE while the engine is running Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST DO NOT park machine on slopes2.2.3. PROPELLING MOWER WHEEL DRIVE 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION2.2.2. BLADE 2.3 STOPPING 2.3.1. WHEEL DRIVE2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2.6 SWIVEL WHEEL LOCK and UNLOCK 2.7 RECYCLING OPERATION OPTIONALSection 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS Continued From Previous Page REMOVE BLADE RETAINING BOLTS TO REMOVE BLADE Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTSNEW BLADE WEAR LIMIT NOTCH STARTS END VIEW OF BLADE1. Stop engine and allow sufficient time to cool 1. Loosen jam nut from ball joint on transfer rod 2. Remove belt guide for the engine to deck belt 3. Remove holder, O-ring and bearing 4. Install new bearing 4. Slip belt off of belt idler 5. Remove belt from hex shaft pulley 1. Remove spindle cover PROBABLE CAUSE TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTIONSERVICE SCHEDULE 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES 26” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES