Snapper HZT21481BV Adjustments & Repair, Mower Deck & Component Adjustments, Figure Figure

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5.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS

Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

5.1NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS (Continued From Previous Page)

12. With motion control levers remaining in the neutral lock position, See Figure 3.7, hold connecting rod up to the activation assembly and check length of rod. Tie rod end bolt must align with the activation assembly. If bolt is not aligned with the activation assembly, adjust tie rod. Loosen jam nut that secures tie rod. Rotate tie rod in or out to align with hole in activation assembly. Repeat step for other hydro pump. See Figure 5.4.

5.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS

5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS)

SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR

Before making deck leveling adjustments, inflate rear

tires to 12 PSI and front tires to 25 PSI. When adjust-

ed correctly, the deck will be level side to side within

1/8", have a low cut setting of approximately 1", and

the blades pitched approximately 3/16" higher at the

rear.

1. Place machine on a smooth level surface.

2. Check side to side level by rotating blades until tips

are pointing to the sides of the deck. Check the meas-

HYDRO PUMP ACTIVATION ASSEMBLY

TIE ROD END

5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS)HYDRO

PUMP

TIE ROD END

BOLT IS SHOWN

MISALIGNED

WITH ACTIVATION

ASSEMBLY

LOOSEN NUT AND ROTATE TIE ROD END IN OR OUT TO ALIGN WITH ACTIVATION ASSEMBLY

urement of outside blade tips to the ground on both

blades. The measurement of each of the outside blade

tips should be within 1/8" of each other. If measure-

ment of the blade tips is not within 1/8", adjustment

should be made.

3. Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to the

highest cutting position.

4. Place 1" blocks under the front and rear edge of the

mower deck.

5. Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to the

lowest cutting position.

6. Loosen the nuts and bolts that secure both front

deck support chains. Adjust chains until tight and

retighten bolts and nuts. Torque to 20 to 30 ft. lbs. See

Figure 5.5.

FRONT

LIFT ARMSIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR

CHAIN FIGURE 5.5

Manual backgroundBOLT IS SHOWN ALIGNED WITH HOLE

DECK HANGER BRACKET

LOOSEN BOLT AND NUT,

TIGHTEN CHAIN, SECURE

BOLT AND NUT

FIGURE 5.5

FIGURE 5.4

13.Once tie rod end bolt is aligned with activation assembly insert into hole and reinstall washers and nut that secure bolt to assembly. Tighten securely. Tighten tie rod jam nut securely.

14.Start engine, disengage parking brake, and check rotation of the rear wheels.

15.Reinstall both hydro pump fans. Reinstall washer and bolt. Tighten bolt securely.

16.Reinstall screen and tighten retaining hardware securely.

7.Loosen the nuts that secure both rear deck support eyebolts. Adjust to remove slack from both rear chains. Tighten nuts securely. See Figure 5.6.

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Contents MID-MOUNT ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIES Safety Instructions & Operators Manual forMODELS HZT21481BVIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PROTECTION FOR CHILDRENPROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS PREPARATIONSAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE TOWINGTABLE OF CONTENTS 1.2 NOMENCLATURE Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION1.1 INTRODUCTION Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS CATCHER MUST BE INSTALLED WEAR HEARING PROTECTIONDANGER ! ROTATING PARTS KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTSIGNITION SWITCH CONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATIONDANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREASection 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1PRE-STARTCHECK LIST3.2.1. STARTING ENGINE 3.2.2. STOPPING ENGINE 3.4.1. DRIVING MACHINE 3.3CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT3.4 OPERATION- MOTION CONTROLS 3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.2SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS4.1INTRODUCTION 4.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADEFIGURE Deck shown with discharge raised 4.3AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 4.3.1. ENGINE4.3.2.MOWER COMPONENTS 1. Mower Drive Belt 4.4BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE 4.5ANNUALLY END OF EACH SEASON4.5.1. ENGINE FIGURE Continued on next Page4.6DECK REMOVAL Continued On Next PageSection 4 - MAINTENANCE FIGURE Continued On Next Page Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR5.1NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 5.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS 5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESSSIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR FIGURE FIGURE5.3PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 5.3 TRACTION BELT TENSION 5.4TRACTION BELT REPLACEMENTFIGURE 5.6TRACKING ADJUSTMENT 5.7.2. BELT REPLACEMENT 5.8ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.9.2. BLADE SHARPENING5.10BATTERY 5.10.1. BATTERY REMOVAL Battery Condition Chart 5.11HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PURGING TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMPROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONBattery Will Not Charge Machine Will Not MoveLoss Of Traction Blades Not CuttingSERVICE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM Call the Snapper Customer Relations Center atPage Page Page 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 MANUAL No. 700079 I.R. 5/27/2005
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