Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2 - 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS	5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	6
Components	6
Controls	6
SECTION 2 -
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	7-12
Pre-start Checklist	7
Operator’s Seat Adjustment	7
Starting & Stopping Engine	8
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	9
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades	9-10
Parking Brake	10
Cutting Height Adjustment	10
Rolling Tractor With Engine Off	11
Reverse Lockout Mechanism	12
SECTION 3 -
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	13-17
Service - After First 5 Hours	13
Change Engine Oil	13
Check Blade Brake	13
Check Mower Blade	13-14
Check Deck Drive Belt	14
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours	14
Mower Components	14
Check Blade Brake	14
Lubrication (Tractor)	15-16
Front Wheel Bearings	15
Axle Spindles	15
Clutch/Brake Pivot	15
Steering Sector Gear	15
Steering Shaft	15
Steering Drag Link	15
Steering Tie Rod	16
Blade Engagement Mechanism	16
Park Brake Lever	16
Deck Lift Mechanism	16
Service - Annually	16-17
Engine	16
Fuel Filter	16-17
Spark Plug	17
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil	17
Safety Interlock System Checks	17

IMPORTANT

The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions.

SECTION 4 -
ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR	18-33
Engine Adjustments & Repair	18
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments	18
Blade Brake Adjustment	18
33” Deck Blade Brake Adjustment	18
38” Deck Blade Brake Adjustment	18
Blade Belt Adjustment (33” Deck)	19
Blade Belt Adjustment (38” deck)	19
Adjusting Mower Blade (33” Deck)	19-20
33” Side To Side	19-20
(Deck Level Adjustment)
33” Front To Rear Sector Plates	21
(Deck Level Adjustment)
33” Front To Rear Front Lift Rod	21
(Deck Level Adjustment)
38” Side To Side	22
(Deck Level Adjustment)
38” Front To Rear	23
(Deck Level Adjustment)
Brake Adjustment - HYDRO DRIVE	23
Steering Adjustment	24
Shifter Adjustment	24
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment	25
Mower Blade Service	26-27
Blade Wear Limits	26
Mower Blade Sharpening	26
Mower Blade Replacement	26-27
Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace	27-29
Blade Belt Removal & Replacement	30
33” Deck Drive Belt	30
38” Deck Drive Belt	30
Battery Service	31-32
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES	33
SECTION 5 -
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	34
Schematic - Briggs & Stratton	34
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE	35-36
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	37
MAINTENANCE PARTS	37
WARRANTY	38
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	39-42
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM	43