Table of Contents

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, Blades & Parking Brake	7
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades	7
Parking Brake	8
Cutting Height Adjustment	9
Driving & Stopping Machine	9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	10-14
Service - After First 5 Hours	10
Change Engine Oil	10
Check Mower Blade	10
Check Mower Drive Belt	11
Checking Belt Tension	11
Service – After Every 25 Hours (Engine Components)	11
Service – After Every 25 Hours (Mower Components)	11-12
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication	11
Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication	11
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication	12
Transaxle Lubrication	12
Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication	12
Other Lubrication	12
Before Operating Machine	12
Annually - End of Season	12-13
Engine Service	12
Fuel Filter Replacement	13
Deck Removal	13-14
Power Transfer Shaft Removal	14
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	15-20
Neutral Position Adjustments	15
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)	15-16
Parking Brake Adjustment	17
Engine Adjustments & Repair	17
Mower Blade Replacement	17-18
Mower Blade Sharpening	18
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement	18
Battery Removal	19
Battery Installation	19
Battery Service & Charging	19-20
Battery Testing	20
New Battery Preparation	20
TROUBLESHOOTING	21-22
SERVICE SCHEDULE	23
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	23
WARRANTY	24
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	25-28

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.