Snapper WM301021BE, M250821BE, M280921B, M281021BE, M300921B, M301021BE, WM280921B

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2-3	SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	18-26
		Engine Adjustments & Repair	18
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4	Mower Deck & Component Adjustments	18
		Mower Drive Belt Adjustment	18
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	5	Blade Brake Adjustment	18
		Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness) ..	19-20
		Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness)	..... 20
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	6-12	Rear Engine Rider Drive Components	21
Pre-start Checklist	6	Wheel Brake Adjustment	21
Operator’s Seat Adjustment	6	Mower Blade Replacement	22
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades &		Blade Sharpening	22
Wheel Drive	7-10	Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement	23
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades	9-10	Battery Removal, Replacement, Service	24-26
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	9-10
Parking Brake	11
Cutting Height Adjustment	11	ACCESSORIES	26
Reverse Lockout Mechanism	12
		TROUBLESHOOTING	27-28
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...	13-17	MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	29
Service – After First 5 Hours	13
Change Engine Oil	13	MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS	30
Service Engine Air Cleaner	13
Check Mower Blade	13	WARRANTY	31
Check Blade Drive Belt	14
Blade Brake	14	PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	32-35
Service Brake / Park Brake	14
Check Interlock System	14
Reverse Lockout Mechanism	14
Lubrication – Grease Fittings	15
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours	15-16
Battery Fluid Level	15
Mower Deck Levelness	15
Clean Mower Deck	15
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication	15
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication	15
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication	15
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication	16
Differential / Chain Case - Lubrication	16
Service – Annually	17
Engine	17
Fuel Filter	17
Every Two Years	17
Storage - Out of Season	17
Removing Fuel Tank	17

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Contents Rear Engine Riding Mower Series Manual No -4023 I.R /19/00Important Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Introduction NomenclatureOPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment 2.2.1. Front to Rear Adjustment PRE-START Check ListStarting & Operation Engine Electric Start On NextEngine Electric Start Starting & OperationEngine Manual Start Starting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower Blade Wheel DriveStopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. Engine Mower BladeStopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park Brake Cutting Height AdjustmentDo not park the machine on slopes Reverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideService Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower Blade Service After First 5 HoursChange Engine OIL Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive Belt Service Brake / Park BrakeBlade Brake Interlock SystemService Every 25 Operating Hours Battery Fluid LevelClean Mower Deck Lubrication Grease FittingsService Every 25 Operating Hours 3.3.8. Rear Axle Bearing Service Annually Fuel FilterEvery TWO Years Storage OUT of SeasonEngine Adjustments & Repair Mower Drive Belt Adjustment for 25, 28 & 30 M ModelsBlade Brake Adjustment Front to Rear Levelness 25 & 28 Decks Mower Deck AdjustmentFront to Rear Levelness 30 Decks Follow Warning statement found on this Wheel Brake AdjustmentCheck fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear Limits Blade SharpeningBelt Replacement Blade Drive Belt ReplacementBelt Removal Battery Battery Removal Battery InstallationBattery Service Battery StorageNEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Battery TestingSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action StopLoss Of Traction Blades Not CuttingCutting Grass ImproperlySubject Service Reference To be Performed PagesMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Maintenance Parts Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Rear Engine Riding Mower Series