Snapper XL Series, 2400 XL Series, RD Series manual Mower Adjustments, Cutting Height Adjustment

Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service

MOWER ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

Before checking mower, shut off PTO and engine, remove the key, and allow all moving parts to stop.

Cutting Height Adjustment

The cutting height adjustment lever (A, Figure 37) con- trols the mower cutting height. Push the button to release the lever. Move the lever back to raise the deck and forward to lower it.

Leveling The Mower

If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling. Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an uneven cut. Make sure tire pressure is correct as speci- fied in Checking Tire Pressure.

SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING

1.With the mower installed, place the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn the front wheels straight forward.

2.Check for bent blades and replace if necessary.

3.Place the mower in mid-cut position. Arrange the outside mower blades so that they are pointing from side-to-side.

4.Measure the distance between the outside tips of each blade and the ground. If there is more than 1/8” (3mm) difference between the measurements on each side, proceed to step 5. If the difference is 1/8” (3mm) or less, proceed to step 6.

5.See Figure 36. Support the mower deck, remove the hair pin clip (A), and thread the trunnion (B) up or down the J-hook (C) to raise or lower the left or right side of the mower deck. Reinstall the trunnion in the mower lift bar and secure using the hair pin clip (A).

FRONT-TO-BACK LEVELING

6.Arrange the blades so they face front-to-back.

7.Measure the distance from the ground to the front tip of the center blade, and from the ground to rear tips of left-hand and right-hand blades.

Front tip of the center blade should be 1/4" (6mm) higher than rear tips of left-hand and right-hand blades. If not, proceed with steps 8 - 9.

8.To raise front of mower deck, loosen front nut (B) and turn rear nut (A, Figure 37) against bracket. To lower front of mower deck, loosen rear nut (A) and the bracket will move backwards to lengthen rod.

9.Re-check the blade measurement then tighten the front nut (B) against the bracket to secure.

A

Figure 35. Mower Cutting Height Adjustment A. Adjustment Lever

C

B

A

C

A

B

Figure 36. Leveling The Mower Side-to-Side

A.Hair Pin

B.Trunnion

C.J-Hook

BA

Figure 37. Leveling The Mower Front-To-Back

A.Rear Nut

B.Front Nut

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