Snapper YZ13331be, YZ13381BE, YZ145332BE, YZ145382BE Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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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).
4.3.8. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS)
Front to Rear Deck Pitch (33” Deck)
With the YARD CRUISER on a smooth, level
surface, rotate blade until blade tips are at front and
rear of deck. Measure the distance from blade tips
to floor. The distance should be the same, or the
rear 1/4” lower than the front. If the rear blade tip is
higher or is more than 1/4” lower than the front,
proceed with adjustment.
1. Remove rear hanger chains.
2. Turn each hanger pivot the same number of
rotations on the eye-bolt to raise or lower the
rear of the deck. See Figure 4.11.
3. Reinstall rear hanger chains and measure
blade tips again.
4. Repeat steps “a” through “c” until proper
levelness is obtained.
FIGURE 4.11
Front to Rear Deck Pitch (38” Decks)
With the YARD CRUISER on a smooth, level
surface, rotate blades until blade tips are at front
and rear of deck. Measure the distance from blade
tips to floor. The distance should be the same, or
the rear 1/4” higher than the front. If the rear blade
tip is lower or is more than 1/4” higher than the
front, proceed with adjustment.
1. Remove rear hanger chains.
2. Turn each hanger pivot the same number of
rotations on the eye-bolt to raise or lower the
rear of the deck. See Figure 4.12.
3. Reinstall rear hanger chains and measure
blade tips again.
4. Repeat steps “a” through “c” until proper
levelness is obtained.
FIGURE 4.12
4.3.9. MOWER DECK TIMING ROD
The mower deck timing rod is pre-adjusted at the
factory. It is set to maintain the deck in the same
attitude through all heights of cut. If the timing rod
requires adjustment, contact an authorized SNAPPER
dealer for service. See Figure 4.13.
FIGURE 4.13
FRONT
REAR
SIDE VIEW OF DECK
ROTATE HANGER
PIVOT UP TO RAISE
DECK OR DOWN TO
LOWER DECK
REAR LIFT ARM
REAR
FRONT
ROTATE HANGER PIVOT:
UP TO RAISE DECK OR DOWN
TO LOWER DECK
ADJUSTING
NUT
DO NOT ADJUST
TIMING
ROD
38” DECK SHOWN