Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.

4.3.3.DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT (Continued From Previous Page)

2.Remove driven disc spring from driven disc assembly. Loosen connector hex nut. See Figure

DRIVEN DISC ASSEMBLY

DRIVE

DISC

DRIVEN

DISC

SPRING

TRANSFER

ROD

CONNECTOR

CONNECTOR

HEX NUT

FIGURE 4.9

3.Slide driven disc assembly over to 1/8” from outside edge of drive disc. Maintaining the 1/8” measurement, remove any looseness from the linkage. This can be done by holding the transfer rod and applying pressure to the left (as viewed from operators position). Then retighten the connector hex nut securely. See Figure 4.10. Move ground speed control to the first speed position, then back to the sixth speed position. Recheck the 1/8” measurement described previously. Reinstall driven disc spring to driven disc assembly.

1/8” MEASUREMENT TO

SLIDE DRIVEN

OUTSIDE EDGE OF

DISC ASSEMBLY

DRIVE DISC

TOWARD

 

OUTSIDE EDGE

DRIVE

 

DISC

TRANSFER

ROD

CONNECTOR HEX NUT

 

OUTSIDE

CONNECTOR

EDGE

 

FIGURE 4.10

4.3.4. Replacing Rubber Driven Disc Ring

If the rubber ring is badly chunked or worn down to within 1/16” of the metal rim of the driven disc hub, it must be replaced. Install new rubber ring as follows:

1.Using a small flat blade screwdriver, free the clip from the transfer rod. Then remove the transfer rod from the clip and the speed control rod. See Figure

CONNECTOR

CLIP

TRANSFER ROD

SPEED CONTROL

ROD

FIGURE 4.11

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Snapper MRP216015B important safety instructions Replacing Rubber Driven Disc Ring

MRP216015B specifications

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