Snapper RZT20440BVE2 manual Motion Control Lever Friction Adjustment, Cutting Height Adjustment

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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service

MOTION CONTROL LEVER FRICTION ADJUSTMENT

The motion control levers should be tight when moving in and out of their neutral locked positions. If the levers are loose, the lever friction should be adjusted.

To adjust friction:

Loosen the outside nut (C, Figure 21a) securing the motion control lever (A) to the control bracket weldment

(B). Tighten the inner nut (D) against the bellville washer

(E)to 10 ft-lbs. Tighten the outside nut against the inside nut, without allowing the inside nut to turn.

Note: The control bracket weldment is located beneath the fender next to the operator’s seat.

F

BE

D

C

A

Figure 21a. Motion Control Lever Friction Adjustment

A.Motion Control Lever

B.Control Bracket Weldment

C.Outside Nut

D.Inside Nut

E.Bellville Washer

F.Flat Washer

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

The cutting height adjustment lever controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-1/2” (3,8 cm) and 4” (10,1 cm).

To adjust cutting height:

Move the adjustment lever (A, Figure 22) slightly upwards and outwards, then raise or lower the lever to the desired height notch.

Depress the foot assist pedal (B) to assist in raising or lowering the mower deck.

ROLLER BAR ADJUSTMENT

The rollers on the decks of some versions of this Zero Turn unit are not intended to ride on the ground. DO NOT adjust rollers to ride on the ground. Rollers riding on the ground will damage turf and or unit.

AB

Figure 22. Cutting Height Adjustment

A.Cutting Height Adjustment Lever

B.Foot Assist Pedal

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information From Previous Safety Rules and InformationTowing Snapper Identification NumbersModels SimplicitySafety Decals Safety DecalsOperational Safety Checks Safety Interlock SystemMotion Control Levers Control FunctionsChoke Features & Controls Checks Before Starting General Operating SafetyStarting the Engine OperationStopping the Rider & Engine MowingSmooth Travel Zero Turn Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticeExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a CornerAttaching a Trailer Mower Removal InstallationRemoval Installation Before Every Spring Each Hours 100 250 Fall Use Regular MaintenanceLubrication Regular MaintenanceServicing the Mower Blades Service Interval Every 10 Hours or As RequiredCheck Tire Pressures Engine MaintenanceChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterCleaning the Battery and Cables Battery MaintenanceStorage Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & ServiceTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & ServiceMotion Control Lever Adjustment Seat AdjustmentsSpeed Balancing Adjustment Seat Position AdjustmentCutting Height Adjustment Motion Control Lever Friction AdjustmentRoller BAR Adjustment Neutral Adjustments Front Suspension Adjustment Select Models Parking Brake AdjustmentBrake Adjustment Blade Brake Check PTO Clutch AdjustmentOrient Blades Side-to-Side Mower Deck LevelingRoller BAR Leveling Deck Timing ROD AdjustmentIf Equipped Battery Charging Transmission Drive Belt ReplacementPRY Belts Over Pulleys Mower Belt ReplacementFuse Replacement Engine DimensionsChassis TransmissionsMaintenance Items Replacement PartsTechnical Manuals

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