Section 53 - ADJUSTMENTSOPERAINGINSTRUCTIONS& REPAIR

5.1NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS (Continued From Previous Page)

12. With motion control levers remaining in the neutral lock position, See Figure 3.7, hold connecting rod up to the activation assembly and check length of rod. Tie rod end bolt must align with the activation assembly. If bolt is not aligned with the activation assembly, adjust tie rod. Loosen jam nut that secures tie rod. Rotate tie rod in or out to align with hole in activation assembly. Repeat step for other hydro pump. See Figure 5.4.

5.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS

5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS)

SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR

Before making deck leveling adjustments, inflate rear

tires to 12 PSI and front tires to 25 PSI. When adjust-

ed correctly, the deck will be level side to side within

1/8", have a low cut setting of approximately 1", and

the blades pitched approximately 3/16" higher at the

rear.

1. Place machine on a smooth level surface.

2. Check side to side level by rotating blades until tips

are pointing to the sides of the deck. Check the meas-

HYDRO PUMP ACTIVATION ASSEMBLY

TIE ROD END

HYDRO

PUMP

TIE ROD END

BOLT IS SHOWN

MISALIGNED

WITH ACTIVATION

ASSEMBLY

LOOSEN NUT AND ROTATE TIE ROD END IN OR OUT TO ALIGN WITH ACTIVATION ASSEMBLY

urement of outside blade tips to the ground on both

blades. The measurement of each of the outside blade

tips should be within 1/8" of each other. If measure-

ment of the blade tips is not within 1/8", adjustment

should be made.

3. Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to the

highest cutting position.

4. Place 1" blocks under the front and rear edge of the

mower deck.

5. Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to the

lowest cutting position.

6. Loosen the nuts and bolts that secure both front

deck support chains. Adjust chains until tight and

retighten bolts and nuts. Torque to 20 to 30 ft. lbs. See

Figure 5.5.

FRONT

LIFT ARM

CHAIN

BOLT IS SHOWN ALIGNED WITH HOLE

DECK HANGER BRACKET

LOOSEN BOLT AND NUT,

TIGHTEN CHAIN, SECURE

BOLT AND NUT

FIGURE 5.5

FIGURE 5.4

13.Once tie rod end bolt is aligned with activation assembly insert into hole and reinstall washers and nut that secure bolt to assembly. Tighten securely. Tighten tie rod jam nut securely.

14.Start engine, disengage parking brake, and check rotation of the rear wheels.

15.Reinstall both hydro pump fans. Reinstall washer and bolt. Tighten bolt securely.

16.Reinstall screen and tighten retaining hardware securely.

7.Loosen the nuts that secure both rear deck support eyebolts. Adjust to remove slack from both rear chains. Tighten nuts securely. See Figure 5.6.

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Snapper CZT19481KWV Neutral Position Adjustments From Previous, Mower Deck & Component Adjustments

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