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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, Blades & 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 .......................................................14-20
Service – After First 5 Hours...................................................................................... 14
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......................................................................................15-16
Reverse Lockout Mechanism..................................................................................16
Lubrication – Grease Fittings – Overview .............................................................16
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours..........................................................................16
Check Engine.......................................................................................................16-17
Battery Fluid Level................................................................................................... 17
Mower Deck Levelness............................................................................................ 17
Clean Mower Deck....................................................................................................17
Shift Lever – Lubrication......................................................................................... 17
Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication ..................................................................17-18
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication........................................................................ 18
Front Wheel Bearing – Lubrication.........................................................................18
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication.............................................................................18
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication.................................................................. 18
Service - Annually........................................................................................................19
Engine........................................................................................................................19
Fuel Filter...................................................................................................................19
Every Two Years.......................................................................................................... 19
Storage – Out of Season............................................................................................. 20
Removing Fuel Tank....................................................................................................20
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR............................................................. 21-30
Engine Adjustments & Repair.................................................................................... 21
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments.................................................................. 21
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment.....................................................................................21
Blade Brake Adjustment............................................................................................. 21
Mower Blade Adjustment............................................................................................22
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness).................................................. 22
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness)................................................ 23
Cutting Height Adjustment......................................................................................... 23
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components...................................................................... 24
Clutch – Starting Motion Adjustment........................................................................ 24
Service Brake/Park Brake Adjustment................................................................. 24-25
Mower Blade Replacement......................................................................................... 25
Blade Sharpening........................................................................................................ 26
Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement...............................................................26-27
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service..............................................................28-29
ACCESSORIES................................................................................................................ 30
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................31-32
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...........................................................................................33
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS......................................................................33
WARRANTY..................................................................................................................... 34
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................35-38
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM................................................................................ 39
IMPORTANT: The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may
differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions.