Snapper RP2167517BVE important safety instructions Wheel Drive Control Adjustment

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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or servicewith engine and blade running.STOP engine and blade.Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug.Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficienttime for allcomponents to cool.

CLUTCH

CABLE

 

VINYL SPRING

 

 

1/16" TO 1/8"

CLUTCH

CABLE

CLEARANCE

 

 

UPPER

 

 

SPRING

SPRING

HOOK

 

LOWER

 

 

SPRING

 

 

4.Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of

22to 28 degrees. DO NOT sharpen blade beyond original cutting edge. See Figure 4.4.

DO NOT SHARPEN

BEYOND ORIGINAL

CUTTING EDGE

 

 

BLADE TIP /

 

 

/

J

•

.J

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END VIEW OF

 

 

BLADE ASSEMBLY

//"

ORIGINAL CUTTING

EDGE

FIGURE 4.4

5.Check blade for balance. If necessary, correct balance by grinding heavy end of blade.

6.Reinstall blade. See Figure 4.3. Check torque of blade retaining cap screw. Recommended torque should be 40 ft. Ibs.

NOTE: The following sections 4.2 through 4.4 are for self-propelled models only.

4.2WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

1.The wheel drive control is properly adjusted when there is 1/16" to 1/8" clearance between the

inside of the spring hook and the inside of the clutch cable eye with the wheel drive control released. See Figure 4.5.

CABLE

EYE

FIGURE 4.5

2.To adjust, unhook upper spring from cable eye and rotate spring in direction required to extend or shorten spring length.

3. Rehook upper spring to cable eye and check clearance. Repeat procedure if required.

NOTE: The vinyl spring cover should be kept over the spring at all times except for adjustments.

4.If the wheel drive control fails to return quickly to the "OFF" position when released, check for binding at the cable holdings located on the side of the right handle. The upper clip should be located 2" below the upper knob; the lower clip should be 4" above the lower knob. The cable should slide freely with the clips installed at these locations.

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Contents 8NAPPERo McDonough, GA., 30253 U.S.A Engine Designation Series Designation Engine Horse PowerImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Control BriggsEngine SpeedPRE-START Check List Starting & Operation Engine & BladePrimer Models Starting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade Propelling MowerStopping Cutting Height Adjustment Handle Height AdjustmentOn Next Recycling OperationRemoving and Dumping Grass Catcher Installation of Grass Catcher Slide Closure TypeComponents immediately Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OIL IntroductionImportant Drain fuel tank before tipping machine Check Mower Blade Service -ANNUALLYStorage Procedure Important Drain fuel tank before tipping mower. do1.A. Ninja Blade Wear Limit Mower Blade ReplacementStandard Blade Wear Limit Blade SharpeningWheel Drive Control Adjustment Driven Disc Adjustment Driven and Drive Disc ServiceCleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc Drive Spring Repair/ReplacementReplacing Rubber Driven Disc Repair & Adjustments Replacement Of Bearing On Pulley End Hex Shaft Belt ServiceEngine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type Belts Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement Pulley PositionImportant 1 The square shoulder of the drive Syringe Hydrometer Digital Voltmeter Battery Service NEW Battery PreparationBattery Storage Battery TestingTroubleshooting Service Performed Each USE HRS MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PartsHRS HRS HRS Season Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyVs.DIRT That dirt will Cost YOU MoneyCheck OIL Level Before Each START-UP Spark plug Starting Check USTSnapper Product Registration Form Page Page Page Snapper McDonough, GA., 30253 U.S.A Steel Deck Walk Behind Mowers Series

RP2167517BVE specifications

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