4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ...................... 5-7
Components ........................................................5
Controls................................................................5
Decals / Symbols .............................................6-7
SECTION 2 -
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................8-12
Pre-start Checklist ..............................................8
Operator’s Seat Adjustment ..............................8
Starting & Stopping Engine.......................... 9-10
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive .....................10
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades............ 10-11
Parking Brake.....................................................11
Cutting Height Adjustment...............................11
Rolling Tractor With Engine Off .......................12
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ...........................13
SECTION 3 -
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .................14-18
Service - After First 5 Hours .............................14
Change Engine Oil.............................................14
Check Blade Brake ............................................14
Check Mower Blade...........................................14
Check Deck Drive Belt.......................................15
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours................15
Check Engine..................................................15
Mower Components.......................................15
Check Blade Brake.........................................15
Lubrication (Tractor) ...................................16-17
Front Wheel Bearings ....................................16
Axle Spindles..................................................16
Clutch/Brake Pivot..........................................16
Steering Sector Gear......................................16
Steering Shaft .................................................16
Steering Drag Link..........................................16
Steering Tie Rod.............................................17
Blade Engagement Mechanism.....................17
Park Brake Lever ............................................17
Deck Lift Mechanism......................................17
Service - Annually........................................ 17-18
Engine..............................................................17
Fuel Filter................................................... 17-18
Spark Plug.......................................................18
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil........................18
SECTION 4 -
ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR........................... 19-30
Engine Adjustments & Repair.......................... 19
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments........ 19
Blade Brake Adjustment................................... 19
33” Deck Blade Brake Adjustment...................19
Blade Belt Adjustment................................. 19-20
Adjusting Mower Blade ...............................20-21
33” Side To Side ...........................................21-22
(Deck Level Adjustment)
33” Front To Rear Sector Plates ......................22
(Deck Level Adjustment)
33” Front To Rear Front Lift Rod .....................22
(Deck Level Adjustment)
Brake Adjustment - HYDRO DRIVE..................23
Steering Adjustment .........................................23
Shifter Adjustment .......................................23-24
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment........................24
Mower Blade Service ...................................24-25
Mower Blade Sharpening ..............................25
Mower Blade Replacement.......................25-26
Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace.........26-28
Deck Belt Removal & Replacement................. 28
Battery Service .............................................29-30
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES..................................31
SECTION 5 -
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM................................. 32-33
Harness Routing................................................32
Schematics - Briggs & Stratton w/o Lights.....33
Schematics - Briggs & Stratton w/Lights........ 33
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...................... 34-35
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............................36
MAINTENANCE PARTS..................................... 36
WARRANTY....................................................... 37
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.