Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool.
4.2.9.MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) (Continued From Previous Page)
2. Front to Rear Deck Pitch (42” Decks)
With the SCRAMBLER on a smooth, level surface, rotate blades until blade tips are at front and rear of deck. Measure the distance from blade tips to floor. The distance should be the same, or the rear 1/4” higher than the front. If the rear blade tip is lower or is more than 1/4” higher than the front, proceed with adjustment.
a.Remove rear hanger chains.
b.Turn each hanger pivot the same number of rotations on the
c.Reinstall rear hanger chains and measure blade tips again.
d.Repeat steps “a” through “c” until proper levelness is obtained.
X | X + 1/4” |
FRONT | REAR |
ROTATE HANGER PIVOT:
UP TO RAISE DECK OR
DOWN TO LOWER DECK.
ADJUSTING |
|
NUT | DO NOT ADJUST |
TIMING
ROD
42” DECK SHOWN
FIGURE 4.9
4.2.11. WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the wheel brake if wheels turn when parking brake is engaged. Adjust the wheel brake by turning wheel brake adjusting nut clockwise to increase braking action or counter clockwise to decrease braking action. See Figure 4.10.
UNDERSIDE VIEW OF MACHINE
ADJUST COUNTER- CLOCKWISE TO DECREASE BRAKE
ADJUST
CLOCKWISE TO
INCREASE
BRAKE
WHEEL | ELECTRIC | |
CLUTCH | ||
BRAKE ROD | ||
|
FIGURE 4.10
FIGURE 4.8
4.2.10.MOWER DECK TIMING ROD - 42” DECKS The mower deck timing rod is preadjusted at the factory. It is set to maintain the deck in the same attitude through all heights of cut. If the timing rod requires adjustment, contact an authorized SNAPPER dealer for service. See Figure 4.9.
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