Snapper LT160H42FBV2, LT180H48FBV2 Adjustment & Repair, Roddeck Bracketswivel

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. 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.

4.2.5.MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) SIDE-To-SIDE (48” Decks)

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6.Remove both hair pins and washers from swivel located on rear lift rods and pull rod out of deck brackets.

7.Rotate swivels on both sides up or down to achieve the proper levelness. See Figure 4.7.

8.Reinstall swivel into deck bracket. Reinstall washers and hair pins.

9.Tighten nut and bolt on front lift arm securely.

4.2.6.MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS)

(FRONT To REAR)

Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the tire pressure. Add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear tires. If tires are properly inflated and mowing is still uneven, check side-to-side deck levelness first then proceed to front to rear adjustment. Adjust front to rear deck levelness as follows:

1.Place machine on a smooth level surface.

2.Rotate outside blades so tips are pointed to the front and rear of deck. Measure the distance from blade tips to floor. The distance should be the same, or the rear 1/4” lower than the front. If the rear blade tip is higher or is more than 1/4” lower than the front, proceed to next Step for adjustment.

3.Remove the hair pin & washer from swivel located on lift rod. Remove swivel/lift rod from hanger bracket.

4.Rotate swivel up or down to achieve the proper levelness.

5.Reinstall swivel/lift rod into hanger bracket. Reinstall washer & hair pin to secure swivel to hanger bracket. See Figure 4.7.

REAR LIFT ROD

REMOVE WASHER & HAIR PIN

& ROTATE SWIVEL UP OR DOWN

REMOVE WASHER & HAIR PIN

& ROTATE SWIVEL UP OR DOWN

SWIVEL

FRONT

LIFT

RODDECK

BRACKETSWIVEL

FIGURE 4.7

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