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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
4.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (Continued)
7. Turn ball joint in or out until ball joint
anchor hole aligns with mounting hole.
Reinstall bolt and tighten securely. Use
same procedure on other caster wheel. See
Figure 4.3.
8. Reinstall bolts and tighten securely.
9. Remove blocks from under front of deck.
10. Side to Side Level: Check blade tips by
rotating blades until tips are pointing to the side
of the deck. Check the measurement of
outside blade tips to the ground on both blades.
The measurement of each outside blade tips
should be within 1/8” of each other.
11. Front to Rear Level: Check blade tips by
rotating blades until tips are pointing to the front
and rear of deck. Check the blade tip
measurements of each blade. Front to rear
measurement should be 1/4” to 3/8” higher in
the rear.
FIGURE 4.3
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blades running. Stop
blades. Stop engine. Set brake. Remove key.
Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs and (gas
only) secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine
and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns by
allowing all parts sufficient time to cool.
4.3 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
4.3.1 The park brake can be adjusted by removing the
park brake rod from the park brake lever and rotating
clockwise to increase brake tension. See Figure 4.4.
When properly adjusted the park brake lever should
require 18 to 22 pounds force to set the brake. If this
adjustment does not result in proper brake action,
contact your authorized Snapper dealer for
corrective action. See Figure 4.4.
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine if brakes are not
functioning properly.
FIGURE 4.4
4.4 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for engine
adjustments and/or repairs.
ROTATE BALL JOINT
IN OR OUT TO ALIGN
WITH HOLE IN
CASTER WHEEL
BRACKET
CASTER WHEEL
BRACKET
REMOVE
BOLT
ROTATE ROD
CLOCKWISE TO
TIGHTEN BRAKE
PARKING
BRAKE LEVER
PARKING
BRAKE ROD