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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 REAR 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 SERVICE BRAKE/PARK 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 be adjusted as follows:
1. Follow WARNING statement found on this page.
Check fuel level in tank. Refer to Section
“REMOVING FUEL TANK”. If over 3/4 full, remove
tank.
2. 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.
FIGURE 4.8
5. Measure the distance between end of
clutch/brake cable and bottom of housing.
Measurement should be 3/4”. See inset of Figure
4.9.
6. If measurement is not 3/4”, loosen the two jam-
nuts. See Figure 4.10. Hold the clutch/brake cable to
the chain case bracket.
7. Adjust cable up or down using the jam-nuts to
obtain a distance of 3/4” between end of clutch/brake
cable (adjustment shown in inset of Figure 4.9) and
bottom of housing. See Figure 4.9.
8. After adjustment is complete, securely tighten
cable jam-nuts.
9. Retest wheel brake.
FIGURE 4.9
FIGURE 4.10
CHAIN
CASE
CLUTCH
YOKE
HOUSING
COTTER PIN
3/4”
COTTER
PIN
CABLE
EYE
CABLE
HOUSING
SPRING
BRAKE CABLE
CHAIN
CASE
LOOSEN
JAM NUTS
DEPRESS
CLUTCH/BRAKE
MOVE PARKING
BRAKE LATCH
OVER TO LOCK