5
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS .....................................................................................................5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION................................................................................... 6-8
Decals / Symbols ........................................................................................................7-8
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................... 9-15
Pre-start Checklist ........................................................................................................ 9
Operator’s Seat Adjustment......................................................................................... 9
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive..............................................10-14
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades.......................................................................12-13
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ..........................................................................12-13
Parking Brake............................................................................................................... 14
Cutting Height Adjustment......................................................................................... 14
Reverse Lockout Mechanism..................................................................................... 15
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................16-21
Service – After First 5 Hours ......................................................................................16
Change Engine Oil....................................................................................................16
Service Engine Air Cleaner......................................................................................16
Check Mower Blade .................................................................................................16
Check Blade Drive Belt............................................................................................ 17
Check Blade Brake................................................................................................... 17
Service Brake / Park Brake...................................................................................... 17
Check Interlock System........................................................................................... 18
Reverse Lockout Mechanism.................................................................................. 18
Lubrication – Grease Fittings – Overview .............................................................18
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours.....................................................................18-21
Check Engine............................................................................................................ 18
Battery Fluid Level ...................................................................................................19
Mower Deck Levelness............................................................................................ 19
Clean Mower Deck.................................................................................................... 19
Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication .......................................................................19
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication........................................................................ 19
Front Wheel Bearing – Lubrication.........................................................................19
Shift Lever – Lubrication .........................................................................................19
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication............................................................................. 20
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication ..................................................................20
Service – Annually....................................................................................................... 21
Engine........................................................................................................................ 21
Fuel Filter...................................................................................................................21
Every Two Years.......................................................................................................... 21
Storage - Out of Season.............................................................................................. 21
Removing Fuel Tank....................................................................................................21
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR............................................................. 22-30
Engine Adjustments & Repair.................................................................................... 22
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments.................................................................. 22
Blade Brake Adjustment............................................................................................. 22
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment –28” Decks................................................................ 23
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness) ..................................................24
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness)................................................ 24
Wheel Brake Adjustment ............................................................................................25
Mower Blade Replacement......................................................................................... 26
Blade Sharpening ........................................................................................................26
Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement....................................................................27
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service.............................................................. 28-30
ACCESSORIES................................................................................................................ 30
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................31-32
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...........................................................................................33
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS......................................................................34
CE COMPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................34
WARRANTY..................................................................................................................... 35
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