Snapper Out Front Z-rider Mower Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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STEP 17: Start engine and move unit to a level surface
for deck adjustments.
STEP 18: Using the right, Discharge, blade as a
reference, adjust both Timing Rods equal turns until front
tip of blade is 1/4” lower than the rear tip. See Figures 10 &
11.
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
STEP 19: Level deck from side-to-side by adjusting the
Deck Hanger Rods up or down as required. See Figure
12.
FIGURE 12
NOTE: Both Hanger Rods should be adjusted at the
same increments to keep deck level. For “Fine Tuning”,
either Hanger Rod can be adjusted individually.
STEP 20: Remove Lynch Pins and reposition spacers
evenly above and below the tube on rear casters.
IMPORTANT: The rear casters are adjustable. To
lessen the amount of mower scalping, adjust rear
casters by repositioning spacers to match the type of
terrain being mowed.
STEP 21: Check installation thoroughly. Start engine
and move machine outside.
CHECK GEAR BOX
Periodically check gear box lubrication.
1. Remove cap bolt located on the top of gear box.
There should be visible oil inside gear box.
2. If gear box oil is low or is not visible, add a small
quantity of 80W90 gear oil.
3. Replace cap bolt and tighten securely.
MAKING INITIAL DECK ADJUSTMEN
TS
ADJUST NUT “IN” OR
“OUT” TO TILT DECK
FRONT-TO-REAR
TIMING
ROD
TIMING ROD
TIMING
ROD
REAR DECK HANGER
ROD
FRONT DECK
HANGER ROD
OUTER/DISCHARGE
BLADE
DECK
FWD
LEVEL AREA
X(-1/4)
X
CUTAWAY VIEW - OUTER/DISCHARGE BLADE