Snapper 421823BVE, 422023BVE important safety instructions Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION

6

SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

7-13

Pre-start Checklist

7

Operator’s Seat Adjustment

7

Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Wheel Drive

8-11

Starting & Stopping Mower Blades

10-11

Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive

10-11

Parking Brake

12

Cutting Height Adjustment

12

Reverse Lockout Mechanism

13

SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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Service – After First 5 Hours

14

Change Engine Oil

14

Service Engine Air Cleaner

14

Check Mower Blade

14

Check Blade Drive Belt

15

Blade Brake

15

Service Brake / Park Brake

15

Check Interlock System

15-16

Reverse Lockout Mechanism

16

Lubrication – Grease Fittings – Overview

16

Service – Every 25 Operating Hours

16

Check Engine

16-17

Battery Fluid Level

17

Mower Deck Levelness

17

Clean Mower Deck

17

Shift Lever – Lubrication

17

Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication

17-18

Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication

18

Front Wheel Bearing – Lubrication

18

Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication

18

Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication

18

Service - Annually

19

Engine

19

Fuel Filter

19

Every Two Years

19

Storage – Out of Season

20

Removing Fuel Tank

20

SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR

21-30

Engine Adjustments & Repair

21

Mower Deck & Component Adjustments

21

Mower Drive Belt Adjustment

21

Blade Brake Adjustment

21

Mower Blade Adjustment

22

Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness)

22

Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness)

23

Cutting Height Adjustment

23

Rear Engine Rider Drive Components

24

Clutch – Starting Motion Adjustment

24

Service Brake/Park Brake Adjustment

24-25

Mower Blade Replacement

25

Blade Sharpening

26

Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement

26-27

Battery Removal, Replacement, Service

28-29

ACCESSORIES

30

TROUBLESHOOTING

31-32

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

33

MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS

33

WARRANTY

34

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE

35-38

PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM

39

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.

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Contents Rear Engine Riding Mower Series From Previous Column Important Safety InstructionsSafe Handling of Gasoline Towing Table of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionPRE-START Check List OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear AdjustmentOn Next Starting & Operation Engine Electric StartEngine Manual Start Starting & OperationWheel Drive Starting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower BladeMower Blade Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. EngineDo not park the machine on slopes Cutting Height AdjustmentStopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park Brake Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override Reverse Lockout MechanismService Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower Blade Service After First 5 Hours Change Engine OILService Brake / Park Brake Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive BeltTOP View of Belt Routing Blade BrakeEngine Must not Start if Service Every 25 Operating HoursEngine should Start if Engine and Blades Must Stop ifClean Mower Deck Battery Fluid LevelDo not Overfill Mower Deck LevelnessRear Axle Bearing Lubrication Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication From PreviousEngine Service AnnuallyFuel Filter Every TWO YearsRemoving Fuel Tank Storage OUT of SeasonMower Drive Belt Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairBlade Brake Adjustment To 3-1/4Side To Side Levelness Mower Deck & Component Adjustments Blade Brake AdjustmentMower Deck Adjustment Front to Rear Levelness Service BRAKE/PARK Brake Adjustment Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear Limits Adjustment From PreviousBelt Removal Blade Drive Belt ReplacementBlade Sharpening Belt Replacement Battery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Storage Battery ServiceNEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Battery TestingSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Corrective Action Problem Probable CauseStop Blades Not Cutting Loss Of TractionCutting Grass ImproperlyTo be Performed Pages Subject Service ReferenceDisclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Snapper Product Registration Form Rear Engine Riding Mower Series