Snapper E175246E - Manual (Page 24)

Adjustments
MANUAL DISCHARGE CHUTE
CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT
Pinion Gear Adjustment
If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricate
the pinion gear (A, Figure 19) and ring gear (E). If it is
still difficult to operate, adjust as follows:
NOTE: If the discharge chute will not stay in position,
adjust the pinion gear (A) closer to the ring gear (E).
1. Loosen the bolts (C, Figure 19) which hold the pinion
gear bracket (D).
2. If the pinion gear is too tight against the ring gear,
move it away slightly and then retighten the bolts.
3. Check the operation again.
Figure 20. Chute Direction Gear Adjustments
CHUTE DIRECTION CONTROL
ROD GEAR ADJUSTMENT
If the discharge chute becomes difficult to rotate or
begins to operate erratically, the chute direction control
rod gears may require adjustment:
1. Loosen the gear bracket mounting nuts (Figure 20).
2. Slide the gear bracket into the position that provides
the best engagement between the gears.
3. Tighten the bracket mounting nuts, and check for
smooth operation.
4. Readjust if necessary.
5. Lubricate the chute direction control rod gears with a
medium weight (10W) oil.
Mounting Nuts
Figure 19. Discharge Control
A. Pinion Gear
B. Control Rod
C. Bolt (2)
D. Bracket
E. Ring Gear
B
C
A
E
D
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