Snapper 421618BVE important safety instructions Rear Engine Riding Mower Series

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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 18

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: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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SNAPPER INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 4-7042 (REV. 1, 8/20/99)

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Contents Rear Engine Riding Mower Series Manual No -7042 REV , 8/20/99Important 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 Service After First 5 Hours Service Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower BladeAdjusting Mower Blade Change Engine OILService 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 Every 25 Operating Hours from previous Service AnnuallyEngine Fuel FilterEvery 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 Service Notes Rear Engine Riding Mower Series