Section 53 - ADJUSTMENTSOPERAINGINSTRUCTIONS& REPAIR
! | WARNING | ! |
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow suf- ficient time for all parts to cool.
5.2.1.MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR
8. Loosen the bottom nuts that secure both rear deck support eyebolts. Adjust top nuts until eyebolts are tight, then tighten bottom nuts securely. See Figure 5.6.
DECK TIMING ROD
NO ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED
FIGURE 5.7
REAR LIFT
ARM
ADJUST TOP NUT UNTIL
EYEBOLT IS TIGHT
LOOSEN BOTTOM
NUT
FIGURE 5.6
9.Set the mower deck to the transport position and recheck side to side blade tip dimensions. The differ- ence between the two should be 1/8" or less.
NOTE: The deck timing rod is preset at the factory and requires no adjustments. See Figure 5.7.
10.The leveling blocks used in Step 4 should result in a proper deck pitch. If a pitch adjustment is required, use the two rear deck support eyebolts. Adjust up or down as required.
11.Reinstall deck lift assist spring. Place deck in transport position. Tighten nut on eyebolt until 2 1/4” protrudes past end of nut. See Figure 4.9.
! | WARNING | ! |
DO NOT operate this machine if the brakes are not functioning properly!
5.3PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The parking brake can be adjusted by rotating hex nut clockwise to increase brake tension. If this adjustment does not result in proper braking action contact your authorized SNAPPER dealer for corrective action. See Figure 5.8.
1.Disengage parking brake. Measure the relaxed length of the brake spring.
2.Engage parking brake. Length of spring should decrease 3/8”. Adjustment is required if less than 3/8”.
3.Loosen jam nut.
4.Tighten hex nut to compress brake spring 3/8”. Tighten jam nut to secure the hex nut in place. Disengage and engage parking brake and recheck brake spring compression measurement. Repeat pre- vious steps for other wheel. See Figure 5.8.
3/8”
COMPRESS
PARKING
BRAKE
SPRING 3/8”
FIGURE 5.8
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