Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool.

4.2.9. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) (Continued From Previous Page)

2. Front to Rear Deck Pitch (42” Decks)

With the YARD CRUISER on a smooth, level surface, rotate blades until blade tips are at front and rear of deck. Measure the distance from blade tips to floor. The distance should be the same, or the rear 1/4” higher than the front. If the rear blade tip is lower or is more than 1/4” higher than the front, proceed with adjustment.

a.Remove rear hanger chains.

b.Turn each hanger pivot the same number of rotations on the eye-bolt to raise or lower the rear of the deck. See Figure 4.8.

c.Reinstall rear hanger chains and measure blade tips again.

d.Repeat steps “a” through “c” until proper levelness is obtained.

X

X + 1/4”

FRONT

REAR

ROTATE HANGER PIVOT:

UP TO RAISE DECK OR

DOWN TO LOWER DECK.

ADJUSTING

 

NUT

DO NOT ADJUST

TIMING

ROD

42” DECK SHOWN

FIGURE 4.9

4.2.11. 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 4.10.

UNDERSIDE VIEW OF MACHINE

ADJUST COUNTER- CLOCKWISE TO DECREASE BRAKE

ADJUST

CLOCKWISE TO

INCREASE

BRAKE

WHEEL

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

BRAKE ROD

 

FIGURE 4.10

FIGURE 4.8

4.2.10.MOWER DECK TIMING ROD - 42” DECKS The mower deck timing rod is preadjusted 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. See Figure 4.9.

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