Snapper 3011523BV Mower Deck Adjustment (Side-To-Side Levelness), Mower Deck Adjustment (Front-to-Rear Levelness)

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Maintenance

Mower Deck Adjustment (Side-To-SideLevelness)

Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the tire

pressure. Front tires 12 PSI, rear tires 12 PSI. If tires are

properly inflated and mowing is still uneven, adjust side-to-

side deck levelness.

1. Place the Rider on a smooth level surface.

2. Turn the engine off and remove the key. Remove the

spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure the wire

away from the plug.

3. Place a piece of angle iron, pipe, or similar object under

the rear center of the deck.

4. Remove the rear hanger chains (A, Figure 35) and allow

rear center of the deck to rest on the angle iron.

5. Measure the distance from the blade tips to the floor. If

the measurement is within 1/8” from side-to-side, the

deck attitude is satisfactory. If difference from side-to-

side is greater than 1/8”, continue with adjustment.

6. Loosen the hardware (A, Figure 34) that retains the left

side of the blade pedal (B).

7. Move the lift arm (C) up or down as required until the

blade tips are within 1/8” of each other.

8. Tighten the hardware loosened in Step 6. Recheck both

sides of the deck for correct levelness.

9. Readjust the rear hanger chain pivots (B, Figure 35) to

align with the holes in the support brackets (D).

10.Remove the angle iron, pipe, or similar object, and pro-

ceed to check front to rear levelness.

Mower Deck Adjustment (Front-to-RearLevelness)

28” and 33” Decks

With the Rear Engine Rider on a smooth, level surface,

rotate the blade until the blade tips are at the front and rear

of the deck. Measure the distance from the blade tips to the

floor (Figure 35). The distance should be the same, or the

rear 1/8” to 1/4” lower than the front. If the rear blade tip is

higher than the front, or is more than 1/4” lower than the

front, proceed with adjustment.

30” Decks

With the Rear Engine Rider on a smooth, level surface,

rotate the blade until the blade tips are at the front and rear

of the deck. Measure the distance from the blade tips to the

floor (Figure 35). The distance should be the same, or the

rear 1/8” to 1/4” higher than the front. If the rear blade tip is

lower than the front, or is more than 1/4” higher than the

front, proceed with adjustment.

Adjustment

1. Remove the rear hanger chains (A, Figure 35).

2. Turn each hanger pivot (B) the same number of rota-

tions on the eye-bolt to raise or lower the rear of the

deck.

3. Reinstall the rear hanger chains and measure the blade

tips again.

4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 until proper levelness is

obtained.

Maintenance (Continued)

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.

Figure 34: Adjusting deck levelness (side-to-side)

Figure 35: Adjusting the mower deck (front-to-rear)

(View of left lift arm from right side of machine)

Front Rear

Floor XX-1/8” (28, 33”)

X+1/8” (30”)