Snapper ESZT18336BVE important safety instructions Table Of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS	5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	6-7
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	8-12
Pre-Start Checklist	8
Engine Operation	8
Motion Control	9-10
Mower Operation	11
Safety Interlock System Checks	12
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	13-17
Service - After First 5 Hours	13-14
Change Engine Oil	13
Check Mower Blade	13
Check Mower Drive Belt	14
Check Transaxle Drive Belts	14
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours	15-16
Check Engine	14-15
Check Mower Components	15
Lubrication	15-16
Service – Annually	17
Engine	17
Air Filter	17
Oil Filter	17
Engine Oil	17
Transaxle	17
Fuel Filter	17
Storage - Out of Season	17
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	18-26
Motion Control Adjustments	18
Engine Adjustments & Repair	19
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments	19-24
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment	19
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement	19-20
Blade Brake Adjustment	20
Checking Mower Blade Straightness	20-21
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Side to Side	22
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Front to Rear	23
Mower Deck Timing Rod	23
Wheel Brake Adjustment	24
Mower Blade Replacement	24-25
Blade Wear Limits	24
Blade Sharpening	24
Blade Replacement	25
Battery	25-26
Battery Removal	25
Battery Installation	25
Battery Service & Charging	25
Battery Storage	25
Battery Testing	26
New Battery Preparation	26
TROUBLESHOOTING	27-28
SERVICE SCHEDULE	29
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	29
DECAL IDENTIFICATION	30-31
WARRANTY	32

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