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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.
4.5 JOYSTICK ADJUSTMENTS
4.5.1. 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.
4.5.2. Forward Speed Adjustments
The joystick is equipped with a forward speed governor
plate (see Figure 4.1a). Moving the plate in or out
adjusts the maximum forward speed the unit can
achieve. To adjust the plate:
1. Loosen the two front torx screws on the joystick
control.
2. To increase maximum forward speed, slide the
plate further out from the joystick. To decrease
maximum forward speed, slide the plate further in
toward the joystick
3. Be sure to retighten torx screws after
satisfactory speed is achieved.
FIGURE 4.15
FIGURE 4.16
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
DECREASE MAX
FORWARD
SPEED
INCREASE MAX
FORWARD
SPEED
FORWARD SPEED
GOVERNOR PLATE
TORX SCREWS
UNDER BOOT