Snapper 14 Series User Manual

Section IV- ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
F. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The deck cutting height may be adjusted to obtain
desired cutting heights when using the deck lift
lever.
A CAUTION A
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs turn
engine ”OFF“, remove key, remove spark piug wire
from spark plug and secure wire away from plug.
1. P lace the Rear Engine Rider on a smooth, level
surface.
2. Move deck lift lever to the lowest cutting position.
3. Loosen the two lift quadrant mounting bolts. See
Figure 4.12A.
4. Raise or lower lift quadrant to obtain desired
cutting height.
NOTE
Lift quadrant in lowest position gives 1" to 3-1/2" cutting
height. Lift quadrant in highest position gives 1-1/2" to
4" cutting height.
5. Tighten lift quadrant mounting bolts.
4.3 REAR ENGINE RIDER DRIVE COMPONENTS
The following drive components may be adjusted by
the owner. However, it is recommended that all ad¬
justments to the Rear Engine Rider be made by an
authorized SNAPPER dealer.
A. CLUTCH- STARTING MOTION ADJUSTMENT
If the Rear Engine Rider clutch is too positive or
slips excessively when the clutch/brake pedal is
released, adjust as follows:
1. Remove key from ignition switch.
2. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and
secure wire away from plug.
3. Close vent on fuel filler cap.
4. Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear
bumper.
5. Locate yoke arm between chain case and dif¬
ferential.
6. Move spring to first hole (forpositive clutch ac¬
tion) to 4th hole (to increase clutch slippage). See
Figure 4.13.
B. SHIFTING ADJUSTMENT
DfpMtss Qlutch/brake pedal, set park brake and
rnoMeiransmission shift lever into a forward speed.
If shifting is difficult or will not shift, adjust the
oleeranoe between clutoh disc and drive disc as
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Snapper 14 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	14 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English