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	8-14
Pre-start Checklist	8
Operator’s Seat Adjustment	8
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive	9-13
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades	11-12
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	11-12
Parking Brake	13
Cutting Height Adjustment	13
Reverse Lockout Mechanism	14
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	15-20
Service – After First 5 Hours	15
Change Engine Oil	15
Service Engine Air Cleaner	15
Check Mower Blade	15
Check Blade Drive Belt	16
Check Blade Brake	16
Service Brake / Park Brake	16
Check Interlock System	17
Reverse Lockout Mechanism	17
Lubrication – Grease Fittings	17
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours	17-19
Battery Fluid Level	18
Mower Deck Levelness	18
Clean Mower Deck	18
Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication	18
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication	18
Front Wheel Bearing – Lubrication	19
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication	19
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication	19
Service – Annually	20
Engine	20
Fuel Filter	20
Every Two Years	20
Storage - Out of Season	20
Removing Fuel Tank	20
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	21-29
Engine Adjustments & Repair	21
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments	21
Blade Brake Adjustment	21
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment –28” Decks	22
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness)	23
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness)	23
Wheel Brake Adjustment	24
Mower Blade Replacement	25
Blade Sharpening	25
Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement	26
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service	27-29
ACCESSORIES	29
TROUBLESHOOTING	30-31
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	32
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS	33
WARRANTY	34

IMPORTANT: The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions