Snapper important safety instructions Table Of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS	5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	6
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	7-13
Pre-start Checklist	7
Operator’s Seat Adjustment	7
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive	8-11
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades	10-11
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	10-11
Parking Brake	12
Cutting Height Adjustment	12
Reverse Lockout Mechanism	13
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	14-19
Service – After First 5 Hours	14-16
Change Engine Oil	14
Service Engine Air Cleaner	14
Check Mower Blade	14
Check Blade Drive Belt	15
Blade Brake	15
Service Brake / Park Brake	15
Check Interlock System	16
Reverse Lockout Mechanism	16
Lubrication – Grease Fittings – Overview	16
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours	16-18
Check Engine	16
Battery Fluid Level	17
Mower Deck Levelness	17
Clean Mower Deck	17
Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication	17
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication	17
Front Wheel Bearing – Lubrication	17
Shift Lever – Lubrication	17
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication	18
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication	18
Service – Annually	18
Engine	19
Fuel Filter	19
Every Two Years	19
Storage – Out of Season	19
Removing Fuel Tank	19
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	20-28
Engine Adjustments & Repair	20
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments	20
Blade Brake Adjustment	20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness)	21
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness)	21
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment – 28” & 30” Decks	22
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components	23
Service Brake/Park Brake Adjustment	23
Mower Blade Replacement	24
Blade Sharpening	24
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement – 28” 30” & 33” Decks	25
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service	26-28
ACCESSORIES	28
TROUBLESHOOTING	29-30
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	31
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS	32
WARRANTY	33
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	34-37
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM	38

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