Snapper HZT21481BV Adjustments & Repair, 5.1NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS

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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

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WARNING

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Exercise EXTREME CAUTION when making this adjustment, due to close proximity of moving parts.

5.1NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS

The motion control levers control the movement and stopping of the machine. Move the control levers to the center or neutral position to stop machine.

IMPORTANT: Always return both motion control levers with hand assistance to the neutral posi- tion. If machine does not come to a complete stop or machine has movement when control levers are moved to the neutral lock position, adjustment must be made.

1.Turn key to "OFF" position.

2.Move motion control levers to the neutral lock posi- tion. Refer to Figure 3.7.

3.Raise both rear wheels off the ground. Secure machine with safety blocks.

4.Remove cover screen to expose top of hydro pumps and linkages. See Figure 5.1.

5.Remove both fans from top of hydro pumps.

6.Disconnect motion lever connecting rods from hydro pump activation assembly. See Figure 5.2.

REMOVE SCREEN

SCREEN RETAINING HARDWARE

FIGURE 5.1

7.Turn key to start position and start machine. Move engine speed control to the Rabbit "FAST" position.

8.Disengage parking brake.

9.Both wheels should not have any movement, not rotating.

10.If wheel(s) are rotating, loosen the hydro pump activation assembly retaining screw. Move activation assembly forward or rearward to stop rotation of wheel. Retighten retaining screw. Repeat this step for other hydro pump. See Figure 5.3.

11.Stop engine.

REMOVE MOTION CONTROL

LEVER CONNECTING ROD

HYDRO PUMP

ACTIVATION

ASSEMBLY

FIGURE 5.2

MOVE ACTIVATION

ASSEMBLY REARWARD

OR FORWARD TO

ACHIEVE NEUTRAL

LOOSEN ACTIVATION

ASSEMBLY RETAINING

SCREW

FIGURE 5.3

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Contents HZT21481BV MID-MOUNT ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIESSafety Instructions & Operators Manual for MODELSPREPARATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPROTECTION FOR CHILDREN PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERSOPERATION SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINETOWING MAINTENANCETABLE OF CONTENTS 1.1 INTRODUCTION Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION1.2 NOMENCLATURE KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLSCATCHER MUST BE INSTALLED WEAR HEARING PROTECTION DANGER ! ROTATING PARTSKEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA IGNITION SWITCHCONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION DANGER! ROTATING BLADES3.1PRE-STARTCHECK LIST Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS3.2.1. STARTING ENGINE 3.2.2. STOPPING ENGINE 3.4 OPERATION- MOTION CONTROLS 3.3CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT3.4.1. DRIVING MACHINE 3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE 4.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE Section 4 - MAINTENANCE4.2SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 4.1INTRODUCTION4.3.2.MOWER COMPONENTS 1. Mower Drive Belt 4.3AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 4.3.1. ENGINEFIGURE Deck shown with discharge raised FIGURE Continued on next Page 4.4BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE4.5ANNUALLY END OF EACH SEASON 4.5.1. ENGINEContinued On Next Page 4.6DECK REMOVALSection 4 - MAINTENANCE 5.1NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRFIGURE Continued On Next Page FIGURE FIGURE 5.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR5.3PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 5.6TRACKING ADJUSTMENT 5.4TRACTION BELT REPLACEMENT5.3 TRACTION BELT TENSION 5.7.2. BELT REPLACEMENT 5.9.2. BLADE SHARPENING 5.8ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR5.10BATTERY 5.10.1. BATTERY REMOVAL Battery Condition Chart 5.11HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PURGING CORRECTIVE ACTION TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSEBlades Not Cutting Battery Will Not ChargeMachine Will Not Move Loss Of TractionMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICE SCHEDULE2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Call the Snapper Customer Relations Center at SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORMPage Page Page MANUAL No. 700079 I.R. 5/27/2005 Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments. If you have any questions about your Snapper product, contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper, McDonough, GA. 30253. Phone