Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS	5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	6
SECTION 2 –SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS	7-8
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	9-12
Pre-start Checklist	9
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake	10
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades	10
Parking Brake	11
Cutting Height Adjustment	12
Driving & Stopping Machine	12
SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	13-17
Change Engine Oil	13
Check Mower Blade	13
Check Mower Drive Belt	14
Check Belt Tension	14
Service – After every 25 Hours (Engine Components)	14
Service – After every 25 Hours (Mower Components)	14
Lubrication	14-15
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication	15
Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication	14
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication	15
Transaxle Lubrication	15
Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication	15
Other Lubrication	15
Before Operating Machine	15
Annually - End of Season	15-17
Engine Service	16
Fuel Filter Replacement	16
Deck Removal	16-17
Power Transfer Shaft Removal	17
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	18-23
Neutral Position Adjustments	18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)	18-19
Parking Brake Adjustment	20
Engine Adjustments & Repair	20
Mower Blade Replacement	20-21
Mower Blade Sharpening	21
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement	21
Battery Removal	22
Battery Installation	22
Battery Service & Charging	22
Battery Testing	23
New Battery Preparation	23
Mower Spindle Bearing Replacement	24
TROUBLESHOOTING	25-26
SERVICE SCHEDULE	27
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	27
WARRANTY	28
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	29-32
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM	33

IMPORTANT

NOTICE: Operator Protective Structures are available as optional kits for the Mid-Mount and Out-Front Z-Rider machines. These structures, when installed and used properly can offer additional security to the operator against serious injury in the event of a tip over accident. Operator Protective Structures may be required by local ordinances. Discuss your mowing application and ordinances with your local Snapper Dealer.