Snapper WRPS216517B, WRPS216517BE, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP
the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and secure wire away from plug.
4.3.1. Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc.
If oil or grease on the drive disc or driven disc is
causing slippage, clean discs as follows:
1. Wipe away any oil or grease with a clean cloth.
2. Use either an approved grease solvent or hot,
soapy water to clean drive disc or driven disc.
3. Rinse components with clean water.
4. Dry components with a clean cloth.
4.3.2. Drive Spring Repair/Replacement
If drive spring is loose, reconnect as shown in Figure
4.7. If spring is broken, replace with new spring.
FIGURE 4.7
4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT
If the drive disc and driven disc are clean and the
mower drive is still slipping, adjust the driven disc as
follows:
1. Place shift rod in the sixth speed position. See
Figure 4.8.
FIGURE 4.8
2. Remove driven disc spring from driven disc
assembly. Loosen connector hex nut. See Figure 4.9.
FIGURE 4.9
DRIVEN DISC
ASSEMBLY
DRIVE
DISC
DRIVEN DISC
SPRING
TRANSFER
ROD
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR
HEX NUT
USE
NEEDLE
NOSE
PLIERS TO
INSTALL
DRIVE
SPRING
DRIVE
SPRING
MOVE GROUND
SPEED CONTROL TO
SIX SPEED POSITION
REYCLING MODEL SHOWN
(ROPE START MOUNTED ON
RIGHT SIDE OF HANDLE)
SIXTH SPEED
POSITION
SIXTH
FIRST
FIRST
SPEED