Snapper SGV13321KW Adjustments & Repairs, Lower Traction ROD Adjustment

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SECTION 6 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS

6.1 LOWER TRACTION ROD ADJUSTMENT

If mower does not stop firmly when Traction Levers are squeezed, or if mower veers to one side when Traction Levers are squeezed, one or both lower traction rods should be adjusted as follows:

1.Operate mower on level terrain with Transmission Shift Lever in No. 1 position. Determine which side requires adjustment.

2.Stop engine, remove the key from switch and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Secure wire away from plug.

3.Turn nut on lower traction rod clockwise to increase tension. See Figure 6.1.

ADJUST

NUT

FIGURE 6.1

4.Replace spark plug wire onto spark plug. Start engine and operate mower with transmission in the No. 1 position to check for proper adjustment. If further adjustment is required, follow all steps above.

6.2 UPPER TRACTION ROD ADJUSTMENT

If one or both Traction Belts do not fully declutch when traction levers are squeezed against handle grips, adjust upper traction rods as follows:

1.Move the machine to a smooth, level surface and turn the engine OFF. Release the traction locks. See Figure 6.2.

2.Remove the key from the switch, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure it away from the plug.

3.Remove pin and washer from top of rod, and pull rod end out from traction lock and traction lever.

4.Turn rod clockwise into fitting 1-2 turns. Replace rod through traction lever and traction lock, and replace washer and pin.

5.Replace spark plug wire, start machine and check operation.

6.Repeat steps 1-5 as necessary.

FIGURE 6.2

6.3 TRACTION IDLER SPRING ADJUSTMENT

If one or both Traction Belts slip when traction levers are released, adjust one or both traction idler springs as follows:

1.Operate mower on level terrain with Transmission Shift Lever in No. 1 position. Determine which spring requires adjustment.

2.Stop engine, remove key from switch, and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Secure wire away from plug.

3.Move Spring Hanger Bolt up one hole in Traction Idler Support Bracket to increase spring tension. See Figure 6.3. NOTE: Replace existing bolt securing Drive Pulley Cover with Spring Hanger Bolt.

DRIVE

PULLEY

COVER

MORE

TENSION

SPRING

HANGER

BOLT

LESS

TENSION

FIGURE 6.3

4.Replace spark plug wire onto spark plug. Start engine and operate mower with transmission in the No. 1 position to check for proper adjustment. If further adjustment is required, follow all steps above.

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to operate machine without Drive Pulley Covers secured into the proper position.

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