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.

4.3.9.MOWER DECK TIMING ROD

The mower deck timing rod is pre-adjusted at the factory. It is set to maintain the deck in the same attitude through all heights of cut. If the timing rod requires adjustment, contact an authorized SNAPPER dealer for service.

4.3.10. WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the wheel brake if wheels turn when parking brake is engaged. Adjust the wheel brake by turning wheel brake adjusting nut clockwise to increase braking action or counter clockwise to decrease braking action. See Figure 4.11.

ADJUST

UNDERSIDE VIEW OF MACHINE

COUNTER-

 

CLOCKWISE TO

 

DECREASE

 

BRAKE

 

ADJUST

 

CLOCKWISE

 

TO INCREASE

 

BRAKE

 

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

WHEEL BRAKE

ROD

FIGURE 4.11

4.4MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 4.4.1. BLADE WEAR LIMITS

1.Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage. See Figure 4.12.

4.4.2. BLADE SHARPENING

1.Close vent on fuel cap and make sure cap is tight. Close fuel valve in fuel line. Start engine and allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel.

2.Remove key from ignition switch.

3.Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s).

4.Carefully stand SCRAMBLER on rear bumper.

5.Remove blade(s). See Figure 4.14.

6.Inspect condition of blade. See Figure 4.12.

7.Check blade balance after sharpening. If necessary, correct blade balance by grinding the heavy end of blade.

NEW BLADE

WEAR LIMIT (NOTCH STARTS)

DANGEROUS CONDITION!

DO NOT USE ON MOWER!

REPLACE WITH NEW BLADE.

FIGURE 4.12

8.If blade is in good condition, sharpen at 22 to 28 degrees. DO NOT sharpen beyond existing cutting edge. See Figure 4.13.

DO NOT SHARPEN

 

BEYOND ORIGINAL

 

CUTTING EDGE

22º TO 28º

 

BLADE TIP

ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE

FIGURE 4.13

9.Reinstall blade. See Figure 4.14. Torque blade mounting bolts to recommended range of:

33” Deck - 30 to 40 ft. lbs.

REINSTALL MOUNTING

BOLTS TO SECURE

BLADE

FIGURE 4.14

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Snapper EYZ16335BVE Mower Deck Timing ROD, Wheel Brake Adjustment, Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear Limits

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