Snapper 3317523BVE Engine Adjustments and Repair, Mower Deck and Component Adjustments

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.

Engine Adjustments and Repair

Refer to the engine manual for those adjustments and/or repairs that can be made by the owner.

Mower Deck and Component Adjustments

The following mower deck and component adjustments and repairs can be made by the owner. However, if there is diffi- culty in achieving these adjustments and repairs, it is recom- mended that these repairs be made by an authorized SNAP- PER dealer.

Blade Brake Adjustment

The automatic Blade Brake should stop the blades within 3 seconds any time the blades are disengaged by moving the blade lever to the “OFF” position or by releasing the Blade Pedals. If the blades take longer than 3 seconds to stop, perform the following measurement and adjustment.

! WARNING !

DO NOT operate machine until blade brake is adjusted and functioning properly. If blade stop time can not be achieved with the adjustment procedure described above, take machine immediately to an authorized Snapper dealer.

A

C

B

Figure 32: Measuring blade brake clearance

1.With the blade engagement lever disengaged, measure the distance between the front of the blade lever (A, Figure 32) and the edge of the latch plate (B). The dimension (C) should be 3” to 3-1/4” clearance between the lever and the edge of the plate. If the dimension is incorrect go to step 2.

2.Remove the belt cover. Refer to the section entitled

“BLADE BELT COVER REMOVAL”.

3.If the dimension is greater than 3-1/4”, rotate the brake adjustment nut (A, Figure 33) clockwise to increase brake tension. If the dimension is less than 3”, rotate the nut counter-clockwise to decrease brake tension.

4.Reinstall the belt cover and tighten the bolts securely.

B

+

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Maintenance

! WARNING !

Once blade is disengaged it should come to a stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds the blade brake must be adjusted. DO NOT continue to operate the machine if the blade brake is not operating properly.

Figure 33: Adjusting blade brake tension

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