Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 23) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-1/2” (3,8 cm) and 4-1/2” (11,4cm). Pulling the lever back fully locks the control in transport position.

To adjust cutting height:

1.Pull the adjustment lever (B, Figure 23) back fully until it locks in transport position.

2.Remove the cutting height adjustment pin (A) and insert it into the desired hole.

3.Pull back on the adjustment lever (B), squeeze the smaller transport release lever (C), and allow the lever to move forward until it is supported by the cut- ting height adjustment pin (A).

C

B

A

Figure 23. Cutting Height Adjustment

A.Cutting Height Adjustment Pin

B.Deck Lift / Cutting Height Lever

C.Transport Release Lever

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Brake Adjustment

1.Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage the parking brake.

2.Elevate the rear end of the unit and remove the rear wheels.

3.Check the brake spring (A, Figure 24) length (both wheels). With the brake engaged the compressed spring length should be 2” (5 cm). If not, adjust the locknut (C, Figure 24) to achieve the compressed spring length of 2” (5 cm).

4.After achieving the correct spring compression, check the set collar gap (B, Figure 24). With the parking brake engaged, the set collar gap should be 3/16"

(5 mm). If not, loosen the set collar screw and move the collar to the correct position.

 

B

3/16"

 

(5 mm)

A

 

 

2"

 

(5 cm)

 

C

Figure 24. Parking Brake Adjustment

A.Brake Spring

B.Set Collar

C.Locknut

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

If the unit creeps forward or backward with the control levers in their neutral positions, see your dealer.

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Snapper ZT18441KHC, ZT20501BV, ZT19441KWV Cutting Height Adjustment, Parking Brake Adjustment, Neutral Adjustment
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ZT18441KHC, ZT19441KWV, ZT20501BV specifications

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