Snapper 14 Series

Section IV- ADJUSTMENTS &
1. F ollow procedures for standing Rear Engine
Rider on rear bumper.
A CAUTION A
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, stop
the engine, remove the key, remove the spark plug
wire from sparkplug, and secure the spark plug wire
away from the spark plug.
2. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
Move and hold the park brake lever in the "ON"
position then release clutch/brake pedal to en¬
gage the park brake.
3. Move the transmission shift lever to reverse.
4. Visually inspect to make certain there is clear¬
ance between clutch disc and drive disc. See
5. If no clearance is visible, release park brake
by depressing clutch/brake pedal to release
park brake lever.
6. Pull clutch/brake pedal towards operator's
seat and slide one ferrule from cable through
the eye in the clutch/brake pedal arm. See
Figure 4.15.
7. Engage park brake as described in step 2.
8. Check for clearance between clutch disc and
driven disc. If no clearance is visible, repeat '
steps 5 and 6 until clearance is visible. Referto I
Figures 4.14 and 4.15.
REPAIR
NOTE
If adjustment cannot be completed or made because
all ferrules have been used, contact an authorized
SNAPPER dealer for service.
C. WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Test the wheel brake on a dry concrete surface.
When properly adjusted the Rear Engine Rider will
stop within 3 feet from fastest speed. If stopping
distance is more than 3 feet the wheel brake should
be adjusted as follows.
A CAUTION A
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, stop
the engine, remove the key, remove the sparkplug
wire from the spark plug, and secure the spark plug
wire away from spark plug.
1. Follow procedures for standing Rear Engine
Rider on rear bumper. Refer to 4.2, C. AD¬
JUSTING MOWER BLADES.
2. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
Move and hold the park brake lever in the "ON"
position and release the clutch/brake pedal to
engage park brake. See Figure 4.16.
3. M easure the distance between end of clutch/
brake cable and top of cotter pin. Measurement
should be no less than 3/16" and no greater
than 7/16". See Figure 4.17.
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