Snapper CZT19480KWV, CZT19481KWV, HZT2, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP
blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug
wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine
and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns,
allow sufficient time for all parts to cool.
5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS)
SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR
FIGURE 5.6
8. Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to
the highest cutting position and recheck side to side
blade tip dimensions. The difference between the
two should be 1/8” or less.
NOTE: The deck timing rod is preset at the factory
and requires no adjustments. See Figure 5.7.
9. The leveling blocks used in Step 4 should result
in a proper deck pitch. If a pitch adjustment is
required, use the two rear deck support eyebolts.
Adjust up or down as required.
FIGURE 5.7
WARNING
Do not operate this machine if the brakes are not
functioning properly!
5.3 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The parking brake can be adjusted to increase
brake tension. (NOTE: If adjustment does not
result in proper braking action, contact your
authorized SNAPPER dealer for corrective action.)
1. Engage parking brake and measure height of left
and right brake springs. See Figure 5.8.
Compressed height of each spring should be 1-1/4”. If
not:
a. Disengage parking brake.
b. Tighten nyloc nut on each brake rod in one
turn increments. See Figure 5.8.
c. Engage parking brake, recheck brake spring
compression measurement, and repeat ‘a’
and ‘b’ as needed.
IMPORTANT – Do not adjust primary brake rod.
Adjustment has been preset at the factory. See Figure
5.9.
FIGURE 5.8
FIGURE 5.9
LOOSEN NUTS
AND POSITION
CHAIN UNTIL
TIGHT
DECK TIMING ROD
NO ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED
LOCKNUT PRESET AT
FACTORY – DO NOT ADJUST
PRIMARY
BRAKE ROD
BRAKE SPRING HEIGHT
SHOULD BE 1-1/4”
WHEN PARKING BRAKE
IS ENGAGED
1-1/4”