Snapper 281320BE, 301320BE, 3314520BVE, 331520KVE important safety instructions Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	6-12
Pre-start Checklist	6
Operator’s Seat Adjustment	6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive	7-10
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades	9-10
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	9-10
Parking Brake	11
Cutting Height Adjustment	11
Reverse Lockout Mechanism	12
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	13-18
Service – After First 5 Hours	13
Change Engine Oil	13
Service Engine Air Cleaner	13
Check Mower Blade	13
Check Blade Drive Belt	14
Blade Brake	14
Service Brake / Park Brake	14
Check Interlock System	14
Reverse Lockout Mechanism	15
Lubrication – Grease Fittings	15
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours	15
Battery Fluid Level	15
Mower Deck Levelness	15
Clean Mower Deck	15
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication	15
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication	15
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication	16
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication	16
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication	16-17
Service – Annually	17
Engine	17
Fuel Filter	17
Every Two Years	17
Storage – Out of Season	17
Removing Fuel Tank	18
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	19-27
Engine Adjustments & Repair	19
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments	19
Blade Brake Adjustment	19
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness)	20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness)	20
Cutting Height Adjustment	21
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components	21
Wheel Brake Adjustment	21-22
Mower Blade Replacement	23
Blade Sharpening	23
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement	24
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service	25-27
ACCESSORIES	27
TROUBLESHOOTING	28-29
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	30
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS	31
WARRANTY	32
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	33-36

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