Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2 - 4
STATEMENT OF USAGE	4
ENGINE POWER RATING INFORMATION	4
TABLE OF CONTENTS	5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	6
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	7-10
Pre-start Checklist	7
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blade	7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	8
Handle Height Adjustment	8
Cutting Height Adjustment	8-9
Recycling Operation	9
Installation of Side Discharge Deflector	9
Installation of Grass Bag Assembly	10
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	11-12
Change Engine Oil	11
Check Transmission Grease	11
Check Mower Blade	12
Check Engine Drive Belt	12
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt	12
Service - Annually	12
Engine	12
Air Filter	12
Engine Oil	12
Storage Procedure	12
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	13-19
Mower Blade Replacement	13
Blade Sharpening	13-14
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment	14
Driven and Drive Disc Service	15-18
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc	15
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement	15
Driven Disc Adjustment	15-16
Driven Disc Replacement	16-17
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement	17
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement	18
Belt Service	18-19
Engine Drive Belt Replacement	18-19
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement	19
TROUBLESHOOTING	20
SERVICE SCHEDULE	21
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	21
WARRANTY	22
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	23-26
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM	27

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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.