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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. 

 

4.1  MOTION CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS 
4.1.1.   Neutral Adjustments 

When the machine is on a flat level surface and motion 
control levers are in their neutral or neutral lock 
positions, there should be no machine movement.  If 
movement is present, adjustment must be made to left 
and/or right transmission control rods (located to the left 
and right of the operator seat, under the control panels):

 

1.

 Remove the hair pin and washer securing the 

rod fitting to the Motion Control Lever pivot bracket.  
See Figure 4.1.  Pull fitting end out from bracket. 

2.

  Turn fitting clockwise one turn if machine moves 

in reverse, or counterclockwise if machine moves 
forward.   

3.

 Replace fitting into hole, securing with washer 

and hair pin. 

4.

 Start the machine.  With motion control levers 

left in their neutral lock positions, disengage the 
parking brake and check for movement.  If 
movement is still present, repeat steps 1-4 until 
movement ceases. 

5.

  Repeat for other side if needed. 

 

 

 

FIGURE 4.1 

(Right side shown; fuel tank removed for clarity) 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

4.1.2.   Neutral Return Spring Adjustments

 

When the motion control levers are released, return 
springs assist them back to the neutral position.  See 
Figure 4.1a.  To adjust spring tension: 

1.

  If a stronger return is desired, tighten the nyloc 

nut atop the return spring rod.   

2.

 If a weaker return is desired, loosen the nyloc 

nut atop the return spring rod.   

NOTE: 

Be sure to adjust left and right return 

springs equally. 

 

FIGURE 4.1a 

 

4.1.4.   Motion Control Lever Alignment

 

Correctly aligned Motion control levers will propel the 
mower forward in a straight line when levers are equally 
engaged into drive.  See Figure 4.1b.  If one 
transmission engages before another, loosen the lever 
adjustment screws, and adjust the lever forward or 
backward until levers are aligned.  See Figure 4.1c. 

FIGURE 4.1b 

 
4.1.3.   Tracking Adjustments

 

When both motion control levers are fully engaged in 
forward drive, the machine should move in a straight 
line.  If the machine tracks (veers) left or right, a tracking 
adjustment must be made.  Each motion control lever is 
equipped with a tracking adjustment plate.  See Figure 
4.1b.  Moving the plate forward or backward adjusts the 
machine’s tracking: 

1.

 If mower tracks to the left, loosen the two torx 

screws on the left adjustment plate, slide plate 
forward approximately 1/8”, and retighten screws.  
(If plate is already as far forward as it can go, 
loosen the right plate and slide back 1/8”.)  Check 
machine tracking and repeat as needed.   

2.

  If mower tracks to the right, loosen the two torx 

screws on the right adjustment plate, slide plate 
forward approximately 1/8”, and retighten screws.  
(If plate is already as far forward as it can go, 
loosen the left plate and slide back 1/8”.)  Check 
machine tracking and repeat as needed. 

 

TURN CLOCKWISE IF WHEEL 
TURNS IN REVERSE, 
COUNTERCLOCKWISE IF 
WHEEL TURNS FORWARD 

PIVOT BRACKET (LEVER 
MUST BE IN NEUTRAL 
LOCK POSITION) 

CONTROL 
ROD 

ROD 
FITTING 

HAIR PIN 

TENSION 
ADJUSTING 
NUT

NEUTRAL 
RETURN 
SPRINGS

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Страница 1: ...SNAPPER Product Before operating your SCRAMBLER read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 4 Remember that all power equipment can be dange...

Страница 2: ...achine 1 DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 15 degrees 27 grade 2 Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 10 degrees 18 grade Turn blades OFF when traveling uphill Use a slow speed and avoid...

Страница 3: ...of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete DO NOT use a nozzle lock open device 10 If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately 11 Never overfill a fue...

Страница 4: ...l bolts nuts and screws properly tight Check that all cotter pins are in proper position 6 Always provide adequate ventilation when running engine Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless and...

Страница 5: ...orage Out of Season 17 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 18 26 Motion Control Adjustments 18 19 Engine Adjustments Repair 19 Mower Deck Component Adjustments 19 24 Mower Drive Belt Adjustment 19 Mower...

Страница 6: ...l operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the controls components and operation of this machine before operating Specific details involving the engine are found in the separate eng...

Страница 7: ...TION CONTROL LEVERS Controls direction and steering of machine when driving Refer to Section MOTION CONTROL for detailed operation of motion control levers FIGURE 1 5 Levers shown in Neutral Lock Posi...

Страница 8: ...ERATION 2 2 1 STARTING ENGINE 1 Make sure both motion control levers are lifted fully up and out into their neutral lock positions See Figure 1 5 2 Make sure blade switch is pushed in to its off 0 pos...

Страница 9: ...nter of the machine and rest elbows comfortably on armrests See Figure 2 3 FIGURE 2 3 2 3 2 FORWARD MOTION Slowly and equally push both levers forward See Figure 2 4 The farther you push the faster th...

Страница 10: ...3 6 STOPPING MOTION 1 Return both motion control levers to neutral 2 If driving is not to be resumed immediately lift levers fully up and out into their neutral lock positions and engage parking brake...

Страница 11: ...detent or choke will engage and engine will stall 2 Pull Blade Switch out to its on I position to engage mower blade See Figure 2 10 2 4 2 MOWING OPERATIONS 1 Please refer to the Important Safety Ins...

Страница 12: ...SHOULD START IF 1 Park Brake is engaged AND 2 Blade Switch is pushed in to its off 0 position AND 3 Motion Control Levers are in their neutral lock positions ENGINE MUST BEGIN TO STOP IF 1 Operator r...

Страница 13: ...ay have spilled Dispose of drained oil properly See Figure 3 1 7 Change oil filter at every oil change Refer to your engine owner s manual for service instructions 8 Fill engine crankcase with new oil...

Страница 14: ...3 2 4 CHECK TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELTS 1 Checking Transaxle Belt Tension The transaxle drive belt requires no adjustment If belt is frayed slit severed or belt strands exposed replace belt before operatin...

Страница 15: ...en turned off Refer to Section BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 2 Mower Drive Belt Check belt for proper tension No adjustment required Replace belt as needed 3 Mower Blade Check blade for sharpness wear damage...

Страница 16: ...ll have to be removed to lubricate the pivot shaft The access hole is at the rear of the front structure underneath the footrest a The pivot shaft grease fitting can be accessed through a hole at the...

Страница 17: ...e SCRAMBLER immediately to the nearest authorized Snapper dealer for service 3 4 6 Fuel Filter Service fuel filter as instructed below Close fuel valve in fuel line Run engine until engine runs out of...

Страница 18: ...4 1a To adjust spring tension 1 If a stronger return is desired tighten the nyloc nut atop the return spring rod 2 If a weaker return is desired loosen the nyloc nut atop the return spring rod NOTE B...

Страница 19: ...hese repairs be made by an authorized SNAPPER dealer 4 3 1 MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT The 33 and 38 mower deck drive belts do not require any adjustment If the belt does not drive blade properly repl...

Страница 20: ...blade rotation in 5 seconds or less after being turned off If blades continue to rotate longer than 5 seconds adjustment or replacement is required When properly adjusted a 010 to 012 feeler gauge wil...

Страница 21: ...een the blade tip and deck lip should be 3 8 See Figure 4 6 9 Repeat step 8 with blade tip B 10 If measurement between blade tips and deck are different and there is more than 1 16 difference between...

Страница 22: ...ece of angle iron pipe or similar object under center of deck at the rear 4 Remove rear hanger chains and allow center rear of deck to rest on angle iron 5 Measure the distance from blade tips to floo...

Страница 23: ...n 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 a...

Страница 24: ...or damage See Figure 4 15 FIGURE 4 15 4 5 2 BLADE SHARPENING 1 Close vent in fuel cap and make sure cap is tight See Figure 2 2 2 Remove key from ignition switch Engage parking brake 3 Remove spark pl...

Страница 25: ...ure 4 18 4 6 3 BATTERY SERVICE 1 Remove battery Refer to Section BATTERY REMOVAL 2 Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level surface 3 Using distilled water refill cells as required to cover...

Страница 26: ...to 80 charged state 4 With cell caps removed connect battery charger to battery terminals RED to positive and BLACK to negative terminal WARNING DO NOT OVERFILL DO NOT attempt to charge battery while...

Страница 27: ...e park brake Applicable models 3 Motion Control Levers not in neutral lock position 3 Lift levers into neutral lock position 4 Fuel tank empty or fuel shut off valve closed 4 Fill fuel tank with fresh...

Страница 28: ...re 1 Bring to proper pressure Improperly 2 Cutting height too low or high 2 Adjust cutting height 3 Engine speed too slow 3 Move engine speed control to FAST position 4 Forward speed too fast 4 Move j...

Страница 29: ...s Check For Wear And Tension Page 19 20 X X X Mower Blades Check For Wear Damage Replacement Pages 24 25 X Mower Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 15 X Mower Deck Clean Outside and Underside Page 15...

Страница 30: ...nal purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine c...

Страница 31: ...29 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE 31...

Страница 32: ...30 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE 32...

Страница 33: ...31 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE 33...

Страница 34: ...32 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE 34...

Страница 35: ...___________________________ Retailer s Phone Number____________________________________________________ It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage Pl...

Страница 36: ...stions about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 COPYRIGHT 2004 SNAPPER A DIVISION...

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