Snapper 421620BVE important safety instructions Rear Engine Riding Mower Series

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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 20

IMPORTANT

Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments. If you have any questions about your Snapper product, contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper, McDonough, GA. 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967).

WARNING

BATTERY POSTS, TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS, CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

WARNING

ENGINE EXHAUST, SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS, AND CERTAIN VEHICLE COMPONENTS CONTAIN OR EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

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SNAPPER INC.

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MANUAL No. 7-3543 (I.R. 3/29/00)

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Contents Rear Engine Riding Mower Series Manual No -3543 I.R /29/00Important Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Control Panel IntroductionNomenclature OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear Adjustment PRE-START Check ListStarting & Operation Engine Electric Start On NextStarting & Operation Engine Electric StartEngine Manual Start Starting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower Blade Wheel DriveStopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. Engine Mower BladeCutting Height Adjustment Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park BrakeDo not park the machine on slopes Reverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideService After First 5 Hours Change Engine OIL Service Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower BladeAdjusting Mower Blade Check blade for straightness. Refer to SectionService After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive Belt Service Brake / Park BrakeTOP View of Belt Routing Blade BrakeService Every 25 Operating Hours Battery Fluid LevelClean Mower Deck Lubrication Grease FittingsService Annually EngineFuel Filter Every TWO Years Storage OUT of SeasonRemoving Fuel Tank Engine Adjustments & Repair Mower Drive Belt AdjustmentBlade Brake Adjustment Mower Deck Adjustment Side To Side LevelnessFront to Rear Levelness Wheel Brake Adjustment Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear Limits Blade Drive Belt Replacement Blade SharpeningBelt Removal Belt Replacement Battery Battery Removal Battery InstallationBattery Service Battery StorageNEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Battery TestingSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action StopLoss Of Traction Blades Not CuttingCutting Grass ImproperlySubject Service Reference To be Performed PagesYear Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Rear Engine Riding Mower Series