Snapper 285Z manual Reproduction, Adjustments and Service, Installation, Rear Deck Lift Components

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Installation

Adjustments and Service

Installation

1.Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, lock the ground speed levers into their START/PARK positions, turn off the ignition, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Lower the mower deck to its lowest position. See

“CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”.

3.Pivot the front wheels out of the way and slide the mower deck under the unit. Place a 2 x 4 or similar support under each end of the mower deck.

A

C

B

4. Insert the front lift rods (C, Figure 18) into the bottom

 

Figure 17. Rear Deck Lift Components

 

 

(Right side shown, left side same)

 

 

holes in the front mower deck bracket (B), and secure each

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with a washer and hairpin clip (A).

 

 

 

 

 

5. Insert the rear lift arms (C, Figure 17) into the front holes

 

 

 

 

in the rear mower deck brackets (B), and secure each with

 

 

 

 

a washer and hairpin clip (A).

 

 

 

 

 

6. Pull back on the tensioning idler (D, Figure 16) in the direc-

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

 

 

tion indicated, and install the belt onto the PTO pulley as

for

 

 

shown in Figure 16.

 

 

 

 

 

Important: Be sure the belt is installed properly onto all pulleys.

 

 

 

 

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C

A

B

 

 

 

Figure 18. Front Deck Lift Components

Right side shown, left side same)

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