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.
4.3REAR ENGINE RIDER DRIVE COMPONENTS Your Snapper rider is equipped with a patented smooth start clutch. The clutch should operate smoothly and provide ample traction. If problems are experienced, contact your Snapper dealer for repair.
4.3.1.WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Test the wheel brake on a dry concrete surface. When properly adjusted, the Rear Engine Rider will stop within 5 feet from fastest speed. If stopping distance is more than 5 feet, the wheel brake should
7.Adjust cable up or down using the
8.After adjustment is complete, securely tighten cable jam-nuts.
CHAIN
CASE
CLUTCH
YOKE
CABLE
HOUSING
SPRING | HOUSING |
be adjusted as follows:
1. | Follow WARNING statement found on this page. |
2. | Check fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove |
CABLE END
COTTER
COTTER PIN
tank. Refer to Section “REMOVING FUEL TANK”. If |
3/4 or less, proceed to next step. |
3. Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear |
bumper. |
4. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down. |
Move and hold the park brake lever in the “ON” |
position and release the clutch/brake pedal to lock |
the park brake. See Figure 4.8. |
PIN
1/2” TO 3/4”
FIGURE 4.9
DEPRESS
CLUTCH/BRAKE
MOVE PARKING
BRAKE LATCH OVER
TO LOCK
FIGURE 4.8
5.Measure the distance between end of clutch/brake cable and bottom of housing. Measurement should be no less than 1/2” and no greater than 3/4”. See inset of Figure 4.9.
6.If measurement is less than 1/2” or greater than 3/4”, loosen the two
BRAKE CABLE | CHAIN CASE |
LOOSEN
JAM NUTS
FIGURE 4.10
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