Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
5.2.1.MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (Continued)
7.Turn ball joint in or out until ball joint anchor hole aligns with mounting hole. Reinstall bolt and tighten securely. Use same procedure on other caster wheel. See Figure 5.3.
8.Reinstall bolts and tighten securely.
9.Remove blocks from under front of deck.
10.Side to Side Level: Check blade tips by rotating blades until tips are pointing to the side of the deck. Check the measurement of outside blade tips to the ground on both blades. The measurement of each outside blade tips should be within 1/8” of each other.
11.Front to Rear Level: Check blade tips by rotating blades until tips are pointing to the front and rear of deck. Check the blade tip measurements of each blade. Front to rear measurement should be 1/4” to 3/8” higher in the rear.
ROTATE BALL JOINT
IN OR OUT TO ALIGN
WITH HOLE IN
CASTER WHEEL
BRACKET
CASTER WHEEL
BRACKET
REMOVE
BOLT
FIGURE 5.3
WARNING
5.3 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
5.3.1.The park brake can be adjusted by removing the park brake rod from the park brake lever and rotating clockwise to increase brake tension. See Figure 5.4. When properly adjusted the park brake lever should require 18 to 22 pounds force to set the brake. If this adjustment does not result in proper brake action, contact your authorized Snapper dealer for corrective action. See Figure 5.4.
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine if brakes are not functioning properly.
ROTATE ROD
CLOCKWISE TO
TIGHTEN BRAKE
PARKING
PARKING BRAKE ROD
BRAKE LEVER
FIGURE 5.4
5.4ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for engine adjustments and/or repairs.
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. Stop blades. Stop engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs and secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns by allowing all parts sufficient time to cool.
19