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. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage.

4.3.10. WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the wheel brake if wheels turn when parking brake is engaged. Adjust the wheel brake by turning wheel brake adjusting nut clockwise to increase braking action or counter clockwise to decrease braking action. See Figure 4.14.

ADJUST

UNDERSIDE VIEW OF MACHINE

COUNTER-

 

CLOCKWISE TO

 

DECREASE

 

BRAKE

 

ADJUST

 

CLOCKWISE

 

TO INCREASE

 

BRAKE

 

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

WHEEL BRAKE

ROD

FIGURE 4.14

4.4MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 4.4.1. BLADE WEAR LIMITS

1.Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage. See Figure 4.15.

NEW BLADE

WEAR LIMIT (NOTCH STARTS)

DANGEROUS CONDITION!

DO NOT USE ON MOWER!

REPLACE WITH NEW BLADE.

FIGURE 4.15

4.4.2. BLADE SHARPENING

1.Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Turn fuel shut off valve (If equipped) to the “CLOSED” position. Start engine and allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel. Close vent on fuel filler cap. See Figure 2.3.

2.Remove key from ignition switch.

3.Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s).

4.Carefully stand YARD CRUISER on rear bumper.

5.Remove blade(s). See Figure 4.16.

6.Inspect condition of blade. See Figure 4.14.

7.If blade is in good condition, sharpen at 22 to 28 degrees. DO NOT sharpen beyond existing cutting edge. See Figure 4.17.

8.Check blade balance after sharpening. If necessary, correct blade balance by grinding the heavy end of blade.

9.Reinstall blade. See Figure 4.16. Torque blade mounting bolts to recommended range of:

33” Deck - 30 to 40 ft. lbs. 38” Deck - 80 to 90 ft. lbs.

33” DECK

38” DECK

 

FIGURE 4.16

DO NOT SHARPEN

 

BEYOND ORIGINAL

22º TO 28º

CUTTING EDGE

BLADE TIP

ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE

FIGURE 4.17

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Snapper YZ145332BVE, YZ145382BVE Wheel Brake Adjustment, Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear Limits

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