Snapper MR216518B, MRP216518B, MP216518B, MRP216518B Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2 - 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS	5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	6
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	7-11
Pre-start Checklist	7
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades	7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	8
Handle Height Adjustment	8
Cutting Height Adjustment	8
Recycling Operation	9
Installation of Grass Catcher (Door Type)	9-10
Installation of Grass Catcher (Slide Closure Type)	10
Installation of Discharge Deflector & Recycling Cover	11
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	12-13
Change Engine Oil	12
Check Transmission Grease	12-13
Check Mower Blade	13
Check Engine Drive Belt	13
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt	13
Service - Annually	13
Engine	13
Air Filter	13
Engine Oil	13
Storage Procedure	13
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	14-21
Mower Blade Replacement	14
Blade Sharpening	14-15
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment	15
Driven and Drive Disc Service	16-19
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc	16
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement	16
Driven Disc Adjustment	16-17
Driven Disc Replacement	17-18
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement	18
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement	19
Belt Service	19-20
Engine Drive Belt Replacement	19-20
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement	20
Battery Service	21
TROUBLESHOOTING	22
SERVICE SCHEDULE	23
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	23
WARRANTY	24
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	25-28
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM	29

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Contents Model Number Explanation Steel Deck Walk Mowers Type ‘M’ SeriesImportant Safety Instructions From Previous Column From PreviousDo not refuel the machine indoors Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Your specific model. Contact your Snapper Provided for reference only and may differ fromDealer if you have questions IntroductionStarting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade PRE-START Check ListCutting Height Adjustment Handle Height AdjustmentStarting & Operation Propelling Mower Self Propelled Models OnlyOn Next Recycling OperationRemoving and Dumping Grass Catcher Slide Closure Type BAGInstall Slide Discharge Deflector Slot Under NUT Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OIL MaintenanceStorage Procedure Service AnnuallyCheck Mower Blade Check Engine Drive Belt1.A. Ninja Blade Wear Limit Mower Blade Replacement Standard Blade Wear LimitBlade Sharpening Wheel Drive Control Adjustment Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc Driven and Drive Disc ServiceDrive Spring Repair/Replacement Driven Disc AdjustmentReplacing Rubber Driven Disc Driven Disc Assembly Install NEW Snap Rings Engine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type Belts Belt ServicePulley Position NEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Battery ServiceBattery Testing Battery Service 1. Remove batteryCorrective Action Problem Probable CauseMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Service Performed Each100 USE HRS SeasonDisclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Snapper Product Registration Form Page Page Steel Deck Walk Behind Mowers Type ‘M’ Series