Snapper SGV13320KW manual Increase Decrease Check Tension Here

5 maintenance (cont.)

•BRAKE ADJUSTMENT: LOWER ROD - The brake assembly has been set at the factory. However, they may periodically need adjustment. As a rule of thumb, the bottom bend of the lower brake rod (3:14) should be 3/8” lower than the center of the pivot boss hole in the brake arm (3:5). If adjustment is needed, simply thread the 5/16 wing nut (3:20) in or out to obtain specified adjustment.

•UPPER ROD - To adjust brake handles for comfortable grip, remove bridge pin and fender washer securing top of upper brake rod to brake lever assembly. Slide end of rod out of brake handle, turn rod in or out of rod fitting end replace rod into brake handle, check, readjust as needed; when set to desired position, replace washer and bridge pin. NOTE: After adjustment, be sure mower stops completely and uniformly when brake handles are squeezed.

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•BLADE BELT ADJUSTMENT: We recommend checking belt tension after one hour and then after the next 10 hours of operation, then re-check after each 50 hours of use. To check tension, first engage cutting blades. Place a belt tensioning gauge in the center of the belt span. The gauge should read 10 pounds pressure with a 3/8" deflection. To adjust belt tension:

•Loosen the outer nut of the doubled nut set (1:44) securing tensioning rod, then tighten or loosen nut to adjust tension. Recheck, readjust as needed. Tighten inner nut securely against outer nut when final adjustment is achieved.

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GVTP SM32-R0303.1