Snapper EMRP216518B TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..............................................2 - 4

Pre-start Checklist................................................................................................7

Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades................................................................7

Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive........................................................................8

Handle Height Adjustment ..................................................................................8

Cutting Height Adjustment..................................................................................8

Recycling Operation.............................................................................................9

Installation of Grass Catcher ........................................................................9-10

Installation of Discharge Deflector & Recycling Cover..................................11

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

Mower Blade Replacement................................................................................14

Blade Sharpening......................................................................................... 14-15

Wheel Drive Control Adjustment......................................................................15

Driven and Drive Disc Service ....................................................................16-19

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................................................................................................... 19-20

Engine Drive Belt Replacement............................................................... 19-20

Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement.......................................................20

Maintenance/Replacement Parts......................................................................22

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.