Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.
4.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS
The joystick controls the movement and stopping of the unit. Move the joystick to the center or neutral position to stop mower. IMPORTANT: Always return the joystick with hand assistance to the neutral position. If mower does not come to a complete stop or has any movement
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when joystick is moved to the neutral position, adjustment must be made. It is recommended that these adjustments be made by an authorized SNAPPER dealer. But, adjust joystick cables as follows after removing fenders:
1. If mower tracks to the right, loosen bottom nut |
first on the right cable. Turn top nut clockwise in a |
1/8 increment then retighten lower nut to secure |
cable. Check tracking of mower. Repeat this |
adjustment if necessary. See Figure 4.1. |
2. If mower tracks to the left, loosen bottom nut first |
IF MOWER IS TRACKING LEFT - PERFORM ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE ON THE LEFT SIDE CABLE.
IF MOWER IS TRACKING TO THE RIGHT -
ADJUST RIGHT SIDE CABLE.
RIGHT SIDE
CABLE
ROTATE TOP NUT 1/8” INCREMENTS CLOCKWISE
LOOSEN BOTTOM NUT FIRST
on the left cable. Turn top nut clockwise in a 1/8 |
increment then retighten lower nut to secure cable. |
Check tracking of mower. Repeat this adjustment if |
necessary. See Figure 4.1. |
4.2 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR |
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for those adjustments and/or repairs that can be made by the owner.
4.3MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS The following mower deck and component adjustments and repairs can be made by the owner. However, if there is difficulty in achieving these adjustments and repairs, it is recommended that these repairs be made by an authorized SNAPPER dealer.
FIGURE 4.1
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