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
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	8
Handle Height Adjustment	8
Cutting Height Adjustment	8
Installation of Grass Bag	9-10
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	14-20
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
TROUBLESHOOTING	21
SERVICE SCHEDULE	22
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	22
DECAL IDENTIFICATION AND VIBRATION INFORMATION	23-24
WARRANTY	25

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