Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

5.1NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS (Continued From Previous Page)

12. With motion control levers remaining in the neutral lock position, See Figure 3.7, hold connecting rod up to the activation assembly and check length of rod. Tie rod end bolt must align with the activation assembly. If bolt is not aligned with the activation assembly, adjust tie rod. Loosen jam nut that secures tie rod. Rotate tie rod in or out to align with hole in activation assembly. Repeat step for other hydro pump. See Figure 5.4.

5.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS

The following mower deck and component

adjustments and repairs can be made by the owner.

However, if there is difficulty in making these

adjustments and repairs, it is recommended that

these repairs be made by an authorized SNAPPER

dealer.

5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS)

SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR

Before making deck leveling adjustments, inflate rear

HYDRO PUMP

ACTIVATION

ASSEMBLY

TIE ROD END

HYDRO

PUMP

TIE ROD END

BOLT IS

SHOWN

MISALIGN WITH

ACTIVATION

LOOSEN NUT AND ROTATE TIE ROD END IN OR OUT TO ALIGN WITH ACTIVATION

tires to 12 PSI and front tires to 25 PSI. When

adjusted correctly, the deck will be level side to side

within 1/8”, have a low cut setting of approximately 1”

and the blades pitched approximately 3/16” higher at

the rear.

1.

Place machine on a smooth level surface.

2.

Check side to side level by rotating blades until tips

are pointing to the sides of the deck. Check the

measurement of outside blade tips to the ground on

both blades. The measurement of each of the outside

blade tips should be within 1/8” of each other. If

measurement of the blade tips is not within 1/8”,

adjustment should be made.

3.

Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to the

highest cutting position.

4.

Relive tension on deck lift assist spring by

loosening nut on eyebolt. Refer to Section “Removing

Deck”.

5.

Place 1” blocks under the front and rear edge of the

mower deck.

6.

Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to the

lowest cutting position.

6.

Loosen the nuts and bolts that secure both front

deck support chains. Adjust chains until tight and

retighten bolts and nuts. Torque to 20 to 30 ft. lbs. See

Figure 5.5.

BOLT IS SHOWN

ALIGNED WITH

HOLE

FIGURE 5.4

13.Once tie rod end bolt is aligned with activation assembly insert into hole and reinstall washers and nut that secure bolt to assembly. Tighten securely. Tighten tie rod jam nut securely.

14.Start engine, disengage parking brake, and check rotation of the rear wheels.

15.Reinstall both hydro pump fans. Reinstall washer and bolt. Tighten bolt securely.

16.Reinstall screen and tighten retaining hardware securely.

FRONT

LIFT ARM

CHAIN

DECK HANGER

BRACKET

LOOSEN BOLT AND NUT,

TIGHTEN CHAIN. SECURE

BOLTS AND NUTS

FIGURE 5.5

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