Snapper SZT18336BVE, SZT18386BVE Adjustments & Repair, FIGURE Front to Rear Deck Pitch 38” Decks

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.

4.3.8.MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) Front to Rear Deck Pitch (33” Deck)

With the SCRAMBLER on a smooth, level surface, rotate blade until blade tips are at front and rear of deck. Measure the distance from blade tips to floor. The distance should be the same, or the rear 1/4” lower than the front. If the rear blade tip is higher or is more than 1/4” lower than the front, proceed with adjustment.

1.Remove rear hanger chains.

2.Turn each hanger pivot the same number of rotations on the eye-bolt to raise or lower the rear of the deck. See Figure 4.11.

3.Reinstall rear hanger chains and measure blade tips again.

4.Repeat steps “a” through “c” until proper levelness is obtained.

FRONTREAR

SIDE VIEW OF DECK

ROTATE HANGER

PIVOT UP TO RAISE

DECK OR DOWN TO

LOWER DECK

REAR LIFT ARM

FIGURE 4.11

Front to Rear Deck Pitch (38” Decks)

With the SCRAMBLER on a smooth, level surface, rotate blades until blade tips are at front and rear of deck. Measure the distance from blade tips to floor. The distance should be the same, or the rear 1/4” higher than the front.

If the rear blade tip is lower or is more than 1/4” higher than the front, proceed with adjustment.

1.Remove rear hanger chains.

2.Turn each hanger pivot the same number of rotations on the eye-bolt to raise or lower the rear of the deck. See Figure 4.12.

3.Reinstall rear hanger chains and measure blade tips again.

4.Repeat steps “a” through “c” until proper levelness is obtained.

FRONT REAR

ROTATE HANGER PIVOT:

UP TO RAISE DECK OR DOWN

TO LOWER DECK

FIGURE 4.12

4.3.9.MOWER DECK TIMING ROD

The mower deck timing rod is pre-adjusted at the factory. It is set to maintain the deck in the same attitude through all heights of cut. If the timing rod requires adjustment, contact an authorized SNAPPER dealer for service. See Figure 4.13.

ADJUSTING	DO NOT ADJUST
NUT

TIMING

ROD

38” DECK SHOWN

FIGURE 4.13

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