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.
4.2.6.MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS)
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4.Remove hair pin from pivot rod and pull rod out of lift arm.
5.Rotate pivot rod up or down to achieve the proper levelness. See Figure 4.5.
6.Reinstall hair pin into pivot rod.
7.Reinstall footrest/floor pan assembly.
HAIRPIN
LIFT ARM
1.Place SCRAMBLER on a smooth level surface.
2.Remove footrest/floor pan assembly.
3.Rotate outside blades so tips are pointed to the 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 to Step 4 for adjustment.
4.Remove the hair pin from pivot rod on one side of deck at a time.
5.Rotate each pivot rod up or down the same number of turns to achieve the proper levelness.
6.Reinstall both hair pins into pivot rods. See Figure 4.5.
7.Reinstall footrest/floor pan assembly.
4.2.8.MOWER DECK TIMING ROD - 48” 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.
PIVOT ROD
FIGURE 4.5
4.2.7.MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) Front to Rear Deck Pitch (48” Deck)
Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the tire pressure. Add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 P.S.I. in front and 12 P.S.I. in rear tires. If tires are properly inflated and mowing is still uneven, check
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