Snapper ZT3000 manual PTO Clutch Adjustment, Blade Brake Check

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B

B

 

B

A

 

Figure 16. PTO Clutch Adjustment

A.Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown)

B.Adjustment Nut

A

B

C

Figure 17. Adjust PTO Clutch

A.Window

B.Adjustment Nut

C. .016”-.018” (0,40-0,45mm) Feeler Gauge

PTO Clutch Adjustment

Check the PTO clutch adjustment after every 100 hours of operation. Also perform the following procedure if the clutch is slipping or will not engage, or if a new clutch has been installed.

1.Remove key from ignition switch and disconnect spark plug wires to prevent the possibility of accidental starting while the PTO is being adjusted.

2.See Figure 16. Note the position of the 3 adjustment windows (A) in the side of the brake plate and the nylock adjustment nuts (B).

3.Insert a .016”-.018” (0,40-0,45mm) feeler gauge (C) through each window, positioning the gauge between the rotor face and the armature face as shown in Figure 17.

4.Alternately tighten the adjustment nuts (B, Figure 16) until the rotor face and armature face just contacts the gauge.

5.Check the windows for an equal amount of tension when the gauge is inserted and removed, and make any necessary adjustments by tightening or loosening the adjustment nuts.

NOTE: The actual air gap between the rotor and armature may vary even after performing the adjustment procedure. This is due to dimensional variations on component parts, and is an acceptable condition.

6.Check the mower blade stopping time. The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned off.

WARNING

To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and rider on level ground.

Blade Brake Check

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off.

1.With parking brake engaged, PTO disengaged and an operator in the seat, start the engine.

2.Have an assistant observe the mower drive belt through the opening between the frame and top of mower deck. Engage the PTO and wait several seconds. Disengage the PTO and check the amount of time it takes for the mower drive belt to stop.

3.If the mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds, perform the PTO Clutch Adjustment. If the belt still does not stop within 5 seconds, replace the clutch.

TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN

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8/2007

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Contents Dealer Setup Adjustment Instructions Safety Rules Simplicity / Snapper ZTRQuick Setup List Install Battery Battery Activation InstallationCharge Battery UncratingInstall Ground Speed Control Levers Rider AssemblySeat & Safety Switch Assembly Fill & Check Engine Oil Check Fluid LevelsReduce & Check Tire Pressures Check /Fill Transmission OilGrease Oil Torque Mower BladesLubrication Arm PivotBurnish PTO Clutch Perform Safety ChecksSeat Switch Connection Functional TestsTest 3 Engine should Shut OFF if Test 1 Engine should not crank ifTest 2 Engine should crank if Test 4 Blade Brake CheckOperator Adjustment Seat AdjustmentsGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Return-To-Neutral Neutral Adjustment Simplicity / Snapper ZTR Speed Balancing AdjustmentParking Brake Adjustment Suspension Adjustment Select modelsPTO Clutch Adjustment Blade Brake CheckMower Deck Leveling Orient Blades Front-to-BackRoller Bar Leveling Roller Bar Leveling Eccentric and LocknutTransmission Oil Filter Change Change Interval Every 200 Hours Filter Part NumberHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement PRY Belts Over PulleysMower Belt Replacement Release Belt Tension Belt Tension Lever Guard Notch

ZT3000 specifications

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