Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
! | WARNING | ! |
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns; allow suf- ficient time for all parts to cool.
5.2.1.MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR
! | WARNING | ! |
DO NOT operate this machine if the brakes are not functioning properly!
5.3PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The parking brake can be adjusted to increase brake tension. (NOTE: If adjustment does not result in prop- er braking action, contact your authorized SNAPPER dealer for corrective action.)
1.Engage parking brake and measure height of left and right brake springs. See Figure 5.8. Compressed height of each spring should be
a.Disengage parking brake.
b.Tighten nyloc nut on each brake rod in one turn increments. See Figure 5.8.
c.Engage parking brake, recheck brake spring compression measurement, and repeat 'a' and 'b' as needed.
IMPORTANT - Do not adjust primary brake rod. Adjustment has been preset at the factory. See Figure 5.9.
LOOSEN NUTS
AND POSITION
CHAIN UNTIL
TIGHT
FIGURE 5.6
8.Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to the highest cutting position and recheck side to side blade tip dimensions. The difference between the two should be 1/8" or less.
NOTE: The deck timing rod is preset at the factory and requires no adjustments. See Figure 5.7.
9.The leveling blocks used in Step 4 should result in a proper deck pitch. If a pitch adjustment is required, use the two rear deck support eyebolts. Adjust up or down as required.
DECK TIMING ROD
NO ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED
FIGURE 5.7
BRAKE SPRING HEIGHT
SHOULD BE 
WHEN PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED
FIGURE 5.8
PRIMARY
BRAKE ROD
LOCKNUT PRESET AT FACTORY -
DO NOT ADJUST
FIGURE 5.9
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