Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
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.
4.3REAR ENGINE RIDER DRIVE COMPONENTS The following drive components may be adjusted by the owner. However, it is recommended that all adjustments to the Rear Engine Rider be made by an authorized SNAPPER dealer.
4.3.1. CLUTCH - STARTING MOTION ADJUSTMENT If the Rear Engine Rider clutch is too positive or slips excessively when the clutch/brake pedal is released, adjust as follows:
IMPORTANT: If the Rear Engine Rider will be on its rear bumper for longer than two hours, remove the battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY REMOVAL”.
1.Follow WARNING statement found on this page.
2.Check fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove tank. Refer to Section “REMOVING FUEL TANK”. If 3/4 or less, proceed to next step.
3.Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper.
4.Locate yoke arm between chain case and differential.
5.Move spring to first hole (for positive clutch action) to 4th hole (to increase clutch slippage). See Figure 4.7.
CLUTCH YOKE | LOCATE SPRING IN |
ARM | DESIRED HOLE |
4.3.2. SERVICE BRAKE/PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Test the wheel brake on a dry concrete surface. When properly 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 WARNING statement found on this page.
2.Check fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove tank. Refer to Section “REMOVING FUEL TANK”. If 3/4 or less, proceed to next step.
3.Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper.
4.Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down. Move and hold the park brake latch over in the “ENGAGED” position and release the clutch/brake pedal to set the park brake. See Figure 4.8.
DEPRESS
CLUTCH/BRAKE
MOVE PARKING
BRAKE LATCH
OVER TO ENGAGE
FIGURE 4.8
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FIGURE 4.7
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