Snapper P216518B important safety instructions Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY					INSTRUCTIONS					2 - 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS					......................................................................................................					5
SECTION	1 - FAMILIARIZATION									6
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS										7-11
Pre-start			Checklist							7
Starting			& Stopping			Engine			& Blade	7-8
Starting			& Stopping			Wheel			Drive	8
Handle		Height Adjustment						..................................................................................		8
Cutting			Height		Adjustment			..............................................................................		8-9
Installation				of Grass		Bag	...............................................................................			9-11
Installation				of Discharge			Deflector			11
Installation				of Recycling			Cover			11
Recycling Operation						...........................................................................................				11
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS										12-13
Change			Engine Oil							12
Check		Transmission				Grease				12
Check		Mower			Blade	...........................................................................................				13
Check		Engine			Drive	Belt				13
Check		Transmission				Poly-V			Belt	13
Service			- Annually							13
	Engine									13
Air Filter										13
	Engine Oil									13
Storage			Procedure							13
SECTION	4 - ADJUSTMENTS					AND REPAIR				14-21
Mower Blade Replacement								................................................................................		14
Blade Sharpening										14-15
Wheel		Drive Control				Adjustment				15
Driven and				Drive Disc Service						16-19
Cleaning				Drive Disc and Driven Disc						16
	Drive Spring				Repair/Replacement					16
	Driven		Disc Adjustment				............................................................................			16-17
	Driven		Disc Replacement						.........................................................................	17-18
	Driven		Disc Bearing Replacement							18
	Hex Shaft			Bearing		Replacement				19
Belt Service				...................................................................................................						19-20
	Engine Drive Belt Replacement									19-20
Transmission					Poly-V Belt Replacement					20
Battery			Service							21
TROUBLESHOOTING					......................................................................................................					22
SERVICE	SCHEDULE				......................................................................................................					23
Maintenance/Replacement									Parts	23
WARRANTY										24
PRIMARY	MAINTENANCE									25-28
PRODUCT	REGISTRATION					FORM				29	I
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