Snapper EP217018BV User Manual

 

 

 
4.  Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 
22 to 28 degrees. DO NOT sharpen blade beyond 
original cutting edge. See Figure 4.4. 

 

 

5.  Check blade for balance. If necessary, correct 
balance by grinding heavy end of blade. 
6.  Reinstall blade. See Figure 4.3. Check torque of 
blade retaining cap screw. Recommended torque 
should be 40 ft. lbs.  

 
 
4.2  WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT 

1. The wheel drive control is properly adjusted 
when there is 1/16” to 1/8” clearance between the 
inside of the spring hook and the inside of the clutch 
cable eye with the wheel drive control released. See 
Figure 4.5. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

2.  To adjust, unhook upper spring from cable eye 
and rotate spring in direction required to extend or 
shorten spring length. 
3.  Rehook upper spring to cable eye and check 
clearance. Repeat procedure if required. 

 
NOTE: The vinyl spring cover should be kept over the 
spring at all times except for adjustments. 
 

4.  If the wheel drive control fails to return quickly to 
the “OFF” position when released, check for binding 
at the cable holdings located on the side of the right 
handle.  The upper clip should be located 2” below 
the upper knob; the lower clip should be 4” above 
the lower knob. The cable should slide freely with 
the clips installed at these locations.