Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
5.2.1.MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR (continued from previous page)
5.Retighten leveling bracket bolts.
6.Remove both bolts (one from each side) from the front portion of the link weldment. See Figure 5.3. The front caster wheel will drop to the ground.
7.Turn ball joint in or out until ball joint anchor hole aligns with mounting hole. Reinstall bolt and tighten securely. Use same procedure on other caster wheel. See Figure 5.3.
8.Reinstall bolts and tighten securely.
9.Remove blocks from under front of deck.
10.Side to Side Level: Check blade tips by rotating blades until tips are pointing to the side of the deck. Check the measurement of outside blade tips to the ground on both blades. The measurement of each outside blade tip should be within 1/8” of each other.
11.Front to Rear Level: Check blade tips by rotating blades until tips are pointing to the front and rear of deck. Check the blade tip measurements of each blade. Front to rear measurement should be 1/4” to 3/8” higher in the rear.
CASTER WHEEL BRACKET
5.3PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
5.3.1The park brake can be adjusted by removing the rod from the lever and rotating clockwise to increase brake tension. When properly adjusted the park brake lever should require 18 to 22 pounds force to set the brake. If this adjustment does not result in proper brake action, contact your authorized Snapper dealer for corrective action. See Figure 5.4.
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine if brakes are not functioning properly.
5.4ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for engine adjustments and/or repairs.
5.5MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT
5.5.1.BLADE WEAR LIMITS
1. Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage. See Figure 5.5.
WARNING
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.
| ROTATE BALL JOINT IN | |
REMOVE | OR OUT TO ALIGN WITH | |
HOLE IN CASTER WHEEL | ||
BOLT | ||
BRACKET | ||
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| FIGURE 5.3 |
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. Stop blades. Stop engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs and (gas only) secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns by allowing all parts sufficient time to cool.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
ROTATE BRAKE | PARKING |
ROD CLOCKWISE | BRAKE ROD |
TO TIGHTEN |
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BRAKE |
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FIGURE 5.4
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