Snapper 331518KVE, 3314518BVE, 281318BE, 301318BE 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. 4-7008 (REV. 1, 8/20/99)

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Contents Rear Engine Riding Mower Series Manual No -7008 REV , 8/20/99Important Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Control Panel IntroductionNomenclature OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment 2.2.1. 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 machine on slopes Service After First 5 Hours Service Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower BladeChange Engine OIL Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive Belt Service Brake / Park BrakeBlade Brake Interlock SystemService Every 25 Operating Hours Battery Fluid LevelClean Mower Deck Lubrication Grease FittingsLeft Rear Axle Bearing Grease Fitting Service Annually 3.4.1. Engine Fuel FilterEvery TWO Years Storage OUT of SeasonEngine Adjustments & Repair Blade Brake AdjustmentMower Deck & Component Adjustments Mower Deck Adjustment Front to Rear Levelness 28, & 33 DecksFront to Rear Levelness 30 Decks Wheel Brake Adjustment Brake Cable Chain Case Loosen JAM Nuts Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear Limits Blade SharpeningMower Drive Belt Replacement Belt ReplacementBelt Removal Beltfigure 4.25 GuideBattery 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 PagesMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Maintenance Parts Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Service Notes Rear Engine Riding Mower Series