Snapper Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic Drive Electric Clutch Series G ...

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIRWARNINGDO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance orservice with the engine or blades running. STOPblades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key.Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and securewire away from spark plug. Engine and componentscan be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engineand components sufficient time to cool. Wear heavyleather gloves when handling or working aroundcutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and cancause severe injury.4.3.3. SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT(Continued from previous page)4. Turn the neutral adjustment nut 1/4 turn clockwiseto reduce FORWARD creep. Turn the adjustment nut1/4 turn counter clockwise to reduce Reverse creep.Only turn the adjustment nut in 1/4 turn increments.5. Check for creep in neutral. Start engine. Movespeed control lever to rear edge of the neutral detent.Machine should not move. If further adjustment isrequired, stop engine and repeat Step 4.BELT GUIDESTATIONARY IDLERSTATIONARY IDLERMOUNTING BOLTMORE TENSIONLESS TENSIONMOUNTINGBRACKETMORE TENSIONLESS TENSIONMOUNTING BRACKETBELT GUIDE - MAKE CERTAINBELT GUIDE ORIENTATION ISMAINTAINED.STATIONARY IDLER4.3.4. TRACTION DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENTShould a gradual loss of traction be noticed, it may benecessary to adjust the traction drive belt tension. Adjustas follows:1. Move tractor to a firm, level surface.2. Turn engine "OFF". Remove key.3. Remove mowing deck.4. Remove the traction drive belt stationary idlermounting bolt. See Figure 4.11.5. Move the stationary idler one hole towards right sideof tractor for more belt tension.MOUNTING BRACKETFIGURE 4.114.4 MOWER BLADE SERVICE4.4.1. (STANDARD) BLADE WEAR LIMITSAll mower blades should be checked for excessive wearand damage before each use. See Figure 4.12.NOTE: Note the orientation of belt guide and make certain itremains in the same orientation after moving idler. Shouldless tension be required move stationary idler towards rightside of tractor. See Figure 4.11.6. Secure stationary idler with mounting bolt.7. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Set parkbrake. Start engine.8. Visually inspect traction drive belt for movement.When properly adjusted, the traction drive belt should nothave any movement or rotation with the engine runningand park brake engaged.9. Should movement be present, readjust traction drivebelt to release belt tension as described in previousinstructions.NOTCH FORMINGFIGURE 4.12NEWBLADEWEAR LIMIT.CUTTING EDGEWORN.DANGEROUS CONDITION! DONOT USE ON MOWER!21