Maintenance

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WARNING

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DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine.

How To Clean The Engine

Use a brush or compressed air to remove loose debris on or around the engine.

How to Check Tire Pressure

Use a tire gauge to check the tire pressure; add or release air as needed. Refer to “Product Specifications” on the back page of the manual for correct pressure.

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A

 

How To Check Mower Blade

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stopping Time

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

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WARNING

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The following procedure requires the engine and blades to

 

D

 

be operated. Exercise extreme caution. Clear area of loose

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parts & tools first. Only operate blades when seated in the

E

C

operator’s seat.

 

 

 

1. Start the engine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Engage the mower blade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Disengage the mower blade. The blade should stop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rotating in 5 seconds or less after moving the blade con-

 

 

 

 

 

 

trol to the OFF position.

 

 

Figure 26: Air filter (cylindrical)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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WARNING

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Rider Maintenance (Basic)

 

 

 

 

 

Blade must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after the

 

How To Check The Safety Interlock

 

blade has been turned off. DO NOT operate machine until

 

blade brake has been adjusted and functioning properly.

System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. If the blade continues to rotate longer than 5 seconds,

Refer to “Safety Interlock System Checks” in the Operation

 

 

 

do not operate the machine. Refer to “How To Adjust

section.

 

for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower Blade Stopping Time”, or contact an authorized

How To Clean The Rider And Mower Deck

 

 

dealer for assistance.

 

 

 

NOTE: It is recommended that any adjustments and

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WARNING

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service regarding mower blade stopping time be per-

 

 

formed by an authorized dealer.

 

Wear heavy leather gloves whenNothandling or working

 

How To Perform Battery Service

 

around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can

 

 

cause severe injury.

 

 

Refer to “Battery Service”.

 

Reproduction

 

1. Raise the mower deck to the highest cutting position.

 

 

 

Refer to “How To Adjust The Cutting Height”.

 

How To Check The Brake / Parking Brake

2. Clean the underside of the mower deck, removing all

 

1. Check the machine brake for proper function:

 

 

accumulation of grass clippings and debris.

 

 

 

 

Engage the parking brake, and push the machine. The

3. Clean the top of the deck, removing all grass clippings

 

 

 

rear tires should skid.

 

 

and debris.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive the machine forward and apply the brake.

 

4. Use a brush or compressed air to remove loose debris

 

 

 

 

The machine should come to a complete stop in

 

from the rider.

less than 5 ft.

2. If the brakes are not functioning properly, brake adjust- ment must be completed before operating the machine. Refer to “How To Adjust The Brake / Parking Brake”.

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Snapper 7800932-00, 7800920-00, 7800918-00 manual Rider Maintenance Basic

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