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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................2 & 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS .....................................................................................................4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ......................................................................................5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................6-12
Pre-start Checklist ...............................................................................................6
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blade...............................................................6-7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ....................................................................... 7
Handle Height Adjustment.................................................................................. 8
Cutting Height Adjustment .................................................................................8
Recycling Operation............................................................................................ 9
Installation of Grass Bag................................................................................ 9-10
Installation of Discharge Deflector................................................................... 11
Installation of Recycling Cover ........................................................................11
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................12-13
Change Engine Oil............................................................................................. 12
Check Transmission Grease........................................................................12- 13
Check Mower Blade........................................................................................... 13
Check Engine Drive Belt ................................................................................... 13
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt...................................................................... 13
Service - Annually.............................................................................................. 13
Engine.............................................................................................................. 13
Air Filter........................................................................................................... 13
Engine Oil........................................................................................................ 13
Storage Procedure............................................................................................. 13
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR.............................................................14-21
Mower Blade Replacement ............................................................................... 14
Blade Sharpening .........................................................................................14-15
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment...................................................................... 15
Driven and Drive Disc Service.......................................................................... 16
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc............................................................ 16
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement................................................................. 16
Driven Disc Adjustment............................................................................ 16-17
Driven Disc Replacement..........................................................................17-18
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement................................................................ 18
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement ...................................................................19
Belt Service ........................................................................................................ 19
Engine Drive Belt Replacement ...............................................................19-20
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement....................................................... 20
Battery Service................................................................................................... 21
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................... 22
SERVICE SCHEDULE...................................................................................................... 23
Maintenance/Replacement Parts...................................................................... 23
WARRANTY..................................................................................................................... 24
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE......................................................................................... 25-28
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM ................................................................................ 29
! IMPORTANT !
The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific
model. Contact your local SNAPPER dealer if you have questions.