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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.
4.3.8. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS)
Front to Rear Deck Pitch (33” Deck)
With the SCRAMBLER 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 SCRAMBLER 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
