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	7-9
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	10-14
Pre-start Checklist	10
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake	11-13
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades	12
Parking Brake	13
Cutting Height Adjustment	13
Driving & Stopping Machine	14
SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	15-19
Change Engine Oil	15
Check Mower Blade	15
Check Mower Drive Belt	16
Check Belt Tension	16
Service – After every 25 Hours (Engine)	16
Service – After every 25 Hours (Mower Components)	16-17
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication	16
Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication	16
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication	17
Transaxle Lubrication	17
Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication	17
Other Lubrication	17
Before Operating Mower	17
Annually - End of Season Service	17-18
Fuel Filter Replacement	18
Deck Removal	18-19
Power Transfer Shaft Removal	19
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	20-26
Neutral Position Adjustments	20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)	20-21
Parking Brake Adjustment	21
Engine Adjustments & Repair	21
Mower Blade Replacement	21-22
Blade Sharpening	22
Mower Drive Belt, Engine Belt & Hydro Pump Belt Removal & Replacement .....23
Battery Removal	24
Battery Installation	24
Battery Service & Charging	24
Battery Testing	25
New Battery Preparation	25
Mower Spindles (Field Serviceable Spindles) Bearing Replacement	26
TROUBLESHOOTING	27-28
SERVICE SCHEDULE	29
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	29
WARRANTY	30
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	31-34

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.

IMPORTANT: DIESEL AND GAS UNITS LOOK VERY SIMILIAR. DO NOT PUT GAS IN DIESEL MACHINE OR DIESEL IN GAS MACHINE. ENGINE DAMAGE MAY RESULT.