Snapper 200Z Operater's Manual - Page 24

Adjustments and Service 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. B 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 direction indicated by the arrow, and remove the mower belt from the PTO pulley (C). A Figure 15. Cutting Height Adjustment E D for tion E FB C E Not duc D A roFigure 16. Mower Belt Routing ep 4. Remove the hairpin clips and washers (A, Figure 17) securing the rear mower deck brackets (B) to the rear R 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. 24 www.Snapper.com