Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2 - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	6-8
Pre-start Checklist	6
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades	6
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	7
Handle Height Adjustment	7
Cutting Height Adjustment	.7
Recycling Operation	8
Baffle Adjustment	8
Installation of Grass Catcher	8
Installation of Discharge Deflector	9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	10-11
Change Engine Oil	10
Check Transmission Grease	10-11
Check Mower Blade	11
Check Engine Drive Belt	11
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt	11
Service - Annually	11
Engine	11
Air Filter	11
Engine Oil	11
Storage Procedure	11
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	12-18
Mower Blade Replacement	12
Blade Sharpening	12-13
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment	13
Driven and Drive Disc Service	13
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc	14
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement	14
Driven Disc Adjustment	14-15
Driven Disc Replacement	15
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement	16
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement	17
Belt Service	17
Engine Drive Belt Replacement	17-18
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement	18
TROUBLESHOOTING	19
SERVICE SCHEDULE	20
WARRANTY	20
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	22-25

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.