Snapper MR216017B important safety instructions Wheel Drive Control Adjustment

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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with 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 sufficient time for all components to cool.

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

22 TO 28º

BLADE TIP

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. lbs.

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.

CLUTCH CABLE

 

VINYL SPRING COVER

 

1/16” TO 1/8”

CLUTCH

CABLE EYE

CLEARANCE

 

UPPER

SPRING HOOK

SPRING

LOWER

 

SPRING

 

CABLE

CLUTCH CABLE EYE

SPRING

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 Steel Deck Walk Mowers M Model Series Important Safety Instructions Operation Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionStarting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade PRE-START Check ListStopping Handle Height AdjustmentCutting Height Adjustment Starting & OperationRecycling Operation Installation of Grass BAG Door Type, Optional AccessoryOperating Instructions Remove Grass BAG From Handle BAG Adapter Remove Nuts On Next Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OILImportant Drain fuel tank before tipping mower Check Grease Level in TransmissionCheck Engine Drive Belt Service AnnuallyStorage Procedure Check Mower BladeMower Blade Replacement 4.1.1. Standard Blade Wear Limit Blade SharpeningNinja Blade Wear Limit Wheel Drive Control Adjustment Driven Disc Adjustment Driven and Drive Disc ServiceCleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc Drive Spring Repair/ReplacementReplacing Rubber Driven Disc Driven Disc Assembly Install NEW Snap Rings Engine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type Belts Belt ServicePulley Position Transmission Poly-V Belt ReplacementProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action Troubleshooting100 Service Performed EachClean Sponge Element Engine Manual MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PartsDisclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantySnapper Product Registration Form Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Page Page Page Steel Deck Walk Behind Mowers M Model Series
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MR216017B specifications

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