Snapper E281318BE, E331518KVE important safety instructions Chain Case

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 (Continued from previous page)

4.3.1. WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

4.Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down. Move and hold the park brake lever in the “ON” position and release the clutch/brake pedal to lock the park brake. See Figure 4.6.

PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN

MOVE PARK

BRAKE LEVER

TO “ON”

FIGURE 4.6

5.Measure the distance between end of clutch/brake cable and bottom of housing. Measurement should be no less than 1/2” and no greater than 3/4”. See inset of Figure 4.7.

6.If measurement is less than 1/2” or greater than 3/4”, loosen the two jam-nuts (shown in Figure 4.8) holding the clutch/brake cable to the chain case bracket.

7.Adjust cable up or down using the jam-nuts to obtain a distance of 1/2” to 3/4” between end of clutch/brake cable (adjustment shown in inset of Figure 4.7) and bottom of housing. See Figure 4.7.

8.After adjustment is complete, securely tighten cable jam-nuts.

CHAIN

CASE

CLUTCH

YOKE

HOUSING

COTTER PIN

FIGURE 4.7

BRAKE	CHAIN
CABLE	CASE

LOOSEN

JAM NUTS

FIGURE 4.8

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