Snapper ZF2101DKU, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS)
SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR
(continued from previous page)
5. Retighten leveling bracket bolts.
6. Remove both bolts (one from each side) from the
front portion of the link weldment. See Figure 5.3. The
front caster wheel will drop to the ground.
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 5.3.
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 tip 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 5.3
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.
5.3 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
5.3.1 The park brake can be adjusted by
removing the rod from the lever and
rotating clockwise to increase brake
tension. 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 5.4.
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine if brakes are not
functioning properly.
5.4 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for engine
adjustments and/or repairs.
5.5 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT
5.5.1. BLADE WEAR LIMITS
1. Inspect blade frequently for signs of
excessive wear or damage. See Figure 5.5.
WARNING
Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working
around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp
and can cause severe injury. DO NOT use a cutting
blade that shows signs of excessive wear or
damage.
FIGURE 5.4
CASTER WHEEL BRACKET
ROTATE BALL JOINT IN
OR OUT TO ALIGN WITH
HOLE IN CASTER WHEEL
BRACKET
REMOVE
BOLT
PARKING
BRAKE
LEVER
PARKING
BRAKE ROD
ROTATE BRAKE
ROD CLOCKWISE
TO TIGHTEN
BRAKE