Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & 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.

4.3.2.STEERING ADJUSTMENT

Should excessive “Play” be noted in the steering, adjust as follows:

1.Turn engine “OFF”. Remove key.

2.From left side of tractor, locate the steering sector below fuel tank. See Figure 4.19.

4.Turn the neutral adjustment nut 1/4 turn clockwise to reduce FORWARD creep. Turn the adjustment nut 1/4 turn counter clockwise to reduce Reverse creep. Only turn the adjustment nut in 1/4 turn increments.

5.Check for creep in neutral. Start engine. Move speed control lever to rear edge of the neutral detent. Machine should not move. If further adjustment is required, stop engine and repeat Step 4.

NEUTRAL

ADJUSTMENT

NUT

ROTATE TO REDUCE “PLAY”

FUEL TANK

ECCENTRIC MOUNTING NUT

TURN NUT CLOCKWISE TO

REDUCE FORWARD CREEP

FIGURE 4.20

WARNING

DO NOT adjust shift linkage with engine running. The adjustment requires hands to be close to rotating parts. STOP engine. REMOVE key.

FIGURE 4.19

3.Loosen the eccentric mounting nut and rotate the eccentric clockwise until steering “Play” is reduced. See Figure 4.19.

4.Tighten eccentric mounting nut.

4.3.3.SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT

The shift linkage is set at the factory and should not require further adjustment. The shifter is adjusted properly when the speed control lever can be placed at rear edge of the neutral detent and the tractor remains absolutely stationary. If motion is detected, neutral adjustment will be required. DO NOT operate a machine that creeps when shifted to neutral.

1.Stop engine. Remove key.

2.Move speed control lever to rear edge of neutral detent and hold firmly.

3.Locate neutral adjustment nut underneath the right rear of the tractor. See Figure 4.20

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Snapper LT180H38 IBV, LT180H33 IBV important safety instructions Steering Adjustment, Shifter Adjustment