Snapper E281318BE, E331518KVE important safety instructions Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	5-7
Decals / Symbols	6-7
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	8-13
Pre-Start Checklist	8
Operator’s Seat Adjustment	8
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive	9-12
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades	11-12
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	11-12
Parking Brake	13
Cutting Height Adjustment	13
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	14-18
Service – After First 5 Hours	14
Change Engine Oil	14
Service Engine Air Cleaner	14
Check Mower Blade	14-15
Check Blade Drive Belt	15
Blade Brake	15
Service Brake / Park Brake	15
Check Interlock System	15
Lubrication – Grease Fittings	16
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours	16-17
Battery Fluid Level	16
Mower Deck Levelness	16
Clean Mower Deck	16
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication	16
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication	16
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication	16
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication	17
Differential / Chain Case - Lubrication	17
Service – Annually	18
Engine	18
Fuel Filter	18
Every Two Years	18
Storage - Out of Season	18
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
Wheel Brake Adjustment	21-22
Mower Blade Replacement	23
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement	24
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service	25-27
ACCESSORIES	27
TROUBLESHOOTING	28-29
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	30
PERFORMANCE DATA	30
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS	31
DECAL LOCATION	31
WARRANTY	32

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