Maintenance (Continued)
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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.
Rear Engine Rider Drive
Components
Your Snapper rider is equipped with a patented smooth start clutch. The clutch should operate smoothly and provide ample traction. If problems are experienced, contact your Snapper dealer for repair.
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C |
E |
C |
B | D |
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D | A |
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Service Brake / Park Brake Adjustment | Figure 40: Adjusting the brake cable |
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Maintenance
Test the wheel brake on a dry concrete surface. When prop- erly adjusted, the Rear Engine Rider will stop within 5 feet from fastest speed. If stopping distance is more than 5 feet, the wheel brake should be adjusted as follows:
1.Follow the WARNING statement found on this page.
2.Check the fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove tank. Refer to the section entitled “REMOVING THE FUEL TANK”. If 3/4 or less, proceed to the next step.
3.Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on its rear bumper.
4.Depress the clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 39) all the way down. Move and hold the park brake lever (B) in the “ON” position and release the clutch/brake pedal to set the park brake.
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6.If the measurement is not 3/4”, loosen the two
7.Adjust the cable up or down using the
8.After adjustment is complete, securely tighten the cable
9.Retest the wheel brake.
A
B |
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Figure 39: Setting the park brake | Figure 41: Brake cable adjusting nuts |
5.Measure the distance (A, Figure 40) between the end of the clutch/brake cable (B) and the bottom of the housing
(C). The measurement should be 3/4”.
NOTE: The cotter pin, brake spring, and clutch yoke (D, E, and F, Figure 40) are noted for reference purposes only.
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