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 4.3.1. WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

CHAIN

CASE

CLUTCH

YOKE

CABLE

HOUSING

SPRING

HOUSING

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

CABLE END

COTTER

COTTER PIN

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 lever in the “ON” position and release the clutch/brake pedal to lock the park brake. See Figure 4.8.

DEPRESS

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PIN

1/2” TO 3/4”

FIGURE 4.9

BRAKE CABLE

CHAIN CASE

LOOSEN

JAM NUTS

MOVE PARKING

BRAKE LATCH OVER

TO LOCK

FIGURE 4.8

 

5. Measure the distance between end of

FIGURE 4.10

clutch/brake cable and bottom of housing.

 

Measurement should be no less than 1/2” and no

 

greater than 3/4”. See Figure 4.9.

 

6.If measurement is less than 1/2” or greater than 3/4”, loosen the two jam-nuts. See Figure 4.10. Hold 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 4.9) and bottom of housing. See Figure 4.9.

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

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Snapper EM250821BE, EM281021BE important safety instructions Chain Case Clutch Yoke Cable Housing Spring

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