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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP
the engine, remove the key, remove the spark plug
wire(s) from the spark plug(s) and secure wire(s)
away from plug(s).
4.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS
The joystick controls the movement and stopping of the
unit. Move the joystick to the center or neutral position to
stop mower. IMPORTANT: Always return the joystick
with hand assistance to the neutral position. If mower
does not come to a complete stop or has any movement
when joystick is moved to the neutral position,
adjustment must be made. It is recommended that these
adjustments be made by an authorized SNAPPER
dealer. But, adjust joystick cables as follows after
removing fenders:
1. If mower tracks to the right, loosen bottom nut
first on the right cable. Turn top nut clockwise in a
1/8 increment then retighten lower nut to secure
cable. Check tracking of mower. Repeat this
adjustment if necessary. See Figure 4.1.
2. If mower tracks to the left, loosen bottom nut first
on the left cable. Turn top nut clockwise in a 1/8
increment then retighten lower nut to secure cable.
Check tracking of mower. Repeat this adjustment if
necessary. See Figure 4.1.
FIGURE 4.1
4.2 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for those adjustments
and/or repairs that can be made by the owner.
4.3 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS
The following mower deck and component adjustments
and repairs can be made by the owner. However, if
there is difficulty in achieving these adjustments and
repairs, it is recommended that these repairs be made by
an authorized SNAPPER dealer.
4.3.1. MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
The 33” and 38” mower deck drive belts do not
require any adjustment. If the belt does not drive
blade properly, replace belt as needed. See Section
on Belt Replacement. Belt routing shown on this
page. See Figure 4.2.
FIGURE 4.2
FRONT OF MOWER
LOWER VIEW
IS SHOWN
FROM THIS
ANGLE
IF MOWER IS
TRACKING LEFT -
PERFORM ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE ON THE
LEFT SIDE CABLE.
IF MOWER IS TRACKING TO
THE RIGHT -
ADJUST RIGHT SIDE CABLE.
LOOSEN BOTTOM
NUT FIRST
ROTATE TOP NUT
1/8” INCREMENTS
CLOCKWISE
RIGHT SIDE
CABLE
SPINDLE PULLEY
ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY
IDLER PULLEY
33” DECK
SPINDLE PULLEY
SPINDLE PULLEY
IDLER
PULLEY
STATIONARY
PULLEY
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
PULLEY
38” DECK