Snapper 1300 Series - Manual (Page 32)

Adjustments
2. Check for bent blades and replace if necessary.
3. Disengage the PTO. Place the mower in high cut
position. Arrange the mower blades so that they are
pointing from side-to-side.
4. Measure the distance between the outside tips of
each blade and the ground. If there is more than
(3 mm) difference between the mesurements on each
side, proceed to step 5. If the difference is mm)
or less, proceed to step 6.
5. See figure 36. Loosen the (A) on the
hand side of mower roller bracket (B). Raise or lower
right-hand side of mower as necessary, then tighten
(A).
NOTE: When using a turbo collection system, raise
the discharge side of the mower approximately
to compensate for turbo assembly weight. Check the
/eve/ of the cut grass and adjust the
measure-
ment as necessary for a smooth, even cut.
6. Disengage the mower PTO. Arrange the blades so
they face front-to-back, then engage the PTO.
7. Measure the distance from the ground to the front tip
of the center blade, and from the ground to rear tips
of the left-hand and right-hand blades.
Center blade front tip should be higher. If not
proceed with adjustment procedure.
8. Remove belt covers. See figure 37.
9. See figure 38. Remove the spring clip (A) and clevis
pin from both adjustment rods (E).
10. Loosen the jam nut (D) in front of clevis
11. Turn clevises an equal number of turns. Turn clevis
towards front to raise front of mower.
12. Install clevis to mower rollers with clevis pin and
spring clip. Check front-to-back measurements again.
If adjustment is correct, tighten jam nut (D) snug
against clevises.
13. Install belt covers.
Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned off.
1. tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator
in seat, start the rider engine.
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37. Belt Covers
A.-Flange Whiz Nut, D. Taptite Screw,
Flange Whiz Nut, E. Taptite Screw,
C. Large Washer F. Flat Washer
Figure 38. Leveling The Mower Front-To-Back
A. Spring Clip D. Jam Nut
B. Clevis Pin E. Adjustment Rod
C. Clevis
Disengage the PTO and check the amount of time it
takes for the mower drive belt to stop.
3. If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds,
perform the steps described under PTO (Electric
2. Look over the left-hand footrest at the mower Clutch) Adjustment, then repeat steps 1 and 2. If belt
belt. Engage the PTO and wait several seconds. still does not stop within 5 seconds, see your dealer.
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