Snapper 285Z Manual De Usuario

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Figure 15.  Cutting Height Adjustment

Cutting Height Adjustment

The cutting height adjustment switch controls the mower
cutting height.  The cutting height is adjustable between 1-1/2”
(3,8 cm) and 3-3/4” (9,5 cm).

To adjust cutting height:
Press the adjustment switch (A, Figure 15) forward to lower the
mower deck, backward to raise the mower deck.

The slot in the cutting height indicator (B) indicates the cutting
height of the mower deck.

Mower Removal and Installation

NOTE: Perform mower installation and removal on a hard flat
surface such as a concrete floor.

Removal

1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, lock the

ground speed levers into their START/PARK positions, turn
off the ignition, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.

2. Place a 2 x 4 or similiar support under each end of the

mower deck, then lower the mower deck to its lowest
position.  See “CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”.

3. Pull back on the tensioning idler (F, Figure 16) in the  direc-

tion indicated by the arrow, and remove the mower belt
from the PTO pulley (C).

4. Remove the hairpin clips and washers (A, Figure 17)

securing the rear mower deck brackets (B) to the rear lift
arms (C), and pull the arms out from the holes in the
brackets.  Retain all removed hardware.

5. Remove the hairpin clips and washers (A, Figure 18)

securing the front mower deck bracket (B) to the front
lift rods (C), and pull the rods out from the holes in the
bracket.  Retain all removed hardware.

6. Pivot the front wheels out of the way and slide the mower

deck out from under the unit.

Figure 16.  Mower Belt Routing

Adjustments and Service

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for  

Reproduction