Snapper P216012E important safety instructions Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2&3
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	6-9
Pre-start Checklist	6
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blade	6-7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	7
Handle Height Adjustment	7
Cutting Height Adjustment	.8
Recycling Operation	8
Baffle Adjustment	8
Installation of Grass Catcher	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	12-20
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	15-16
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
Battery Service	19-20
TROUBLESHOOTING	21
SERVICE SCHEDULE	22
WARRANTY	23
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	24-27

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Contents Steel Deck Walk Mowers Series 12 Electric Start Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Introduction NomenclatureStarting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade PRE-START Check ListPrimer Models Electric Start Handle Height Adjustment StoppingStop engine and blade by releasing the blade Control. Stop forward motion by releasing the wheelCutting Height Adjustment Adjusting Front Deck BaffleModels with an F prefix in model number Example FRP216012Position BAG Between Handles Maintenance On NextService Annually Storage ProcedureCheck Mower Blade Check Engine Drive BeltBlade Sharpening 1A. Ninja Blade Wear LimitHOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all Wheel Drive Control AdjustmentComponents to cool Driven Disc Service Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven DiscDrive Spring Repair/Replacement Driven Disc AdjustmentReplacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring Remove snap ring. See Figure Belt Service Engine Drive Belt Replacement 1. Empty the fuel tankRepair & Adjustments Battery Service NEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from cartonBattery Storage Battery TestingBattery Condition Chart Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Service Performed EachUSE HRS Season Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Steel Deck Walk Mowers Electric Start Series