Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS

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 DRIVEN AND DRIVE DISC SERVICE

If the mower does not propel itself properly, See Figure 4.6. Check for the following problems:

DRIVEN DISC &

RUBBER RINGPOLY-VBELT

DRIVE

SPRING

ENGINE

DRIVE

BELT

DRIVE

DISC

FIGURE 4.6

1.Grease on drive disc causing slippage.

2.Broken or disconnected drive spring.

3.Driven disc is out of adjustment.

4.Driven disc rubber is worn - does not contact drive disc properly.

5.Worn Poly-V Belt or engine drive belt.

NOTE: If any of the above (1 thru 5) are causing problems, service as follows:

4.3.1. Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc.

If oil or grease on the drive disc or driven disc is causing slippage, clean discs as follows:

1.Wipe away any oil or grease with a clean cloth.

2.Use either an approved grease solvent or hot, soapy water to clean drive disc or driven disc.

3.Rinse components with clean water.

4.Dry components with a clean cloth.

4.3.2. Drive Spring Repair/Replacement

If drive spring is loose, reconnect as shown in Figure 4.7. If spring is broken, replace with new spring.

IMPORTANT: If machine drive system continues slipping see Trouble Shooting section.

USE

NEEDLE

NOSE

PLIERS TO

INSTALL

DRIVE

SPRING

DRIVE

SPRING

FIGURE 4.7

4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT

If the drive disc and driven disc are clean and the mower drive is still slipping, adjust the driven disc as follows:

1.Move ground speed control into the ‘fast’ position. See Figure 4.8.

MOVE GROUND

SPEED CONTROL TO

FAST POSITION

FIGURE 4.8

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Snapper RP216019KWV Driven and Drive Disc Service, Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc, Drive Spring Repair/Replacement

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