Snapper 14 Series

Section IV- ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
FIGURE 4.17
4. If measurement is less than 3/16" or greaterthan
7/16", loosen the two jam nuts holding
the clutch/brake cable to the chain case
bracket. See Figure 4.18.
BRAKE
CABLE
CHAIN
CASE
FIGURE 4.18
5. Adjust cable up or down using the jam nuts
to obtain a distance of 5/16" between end of
clutch/brake cable andtop of cotter pin. Referto
Figure 4.17.
6. After adjustment is complete, securely tighten
cabie jam nuts.
4.4 MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT
A. BLADE WEAR LIMITS
1. Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive
wear or damage. See Figure 4.19.
A-NEW BLADE
CRACK OR NOTCH
B-WEAR LIMIT
REPLACE BLADE
C- DANGEROUS
DO NOT USE II
FIGURE 4.19
WARNING ^
Hover use a cutting blade that shows signs of
excessive wear or damage on the Rear Engine
Rider. Refer to Figure 4.19.
B. BLADE SHARPENING
1. Follow procedures for standing Rear Engine
Rider on rear bumper.
A CAUTION A
Before performing any service to biade, turn
engine off, remove key, remove spark piug wire
from spark piug, and secure spark piug wire away
from sparkplug.
2. Remove blade. See Figure 4.20.
BLADE MOUNTING
BOLTS
FIGURE 4.20