TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2 - 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

5

SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION

6

Components

6

Controls

6

SECTION 2 -

 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

7-12

Pre-start Checklist

7

Operator’s Seat Adjustment

7

Starting & Stopping Engine

8

Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive

9

Starting & Stopping Mower Blades

9-10

Parking Brake

10

Cutting Height Adjustment

10

Rolling Tractor With Engine Off

11

Reverse Lockout Mechanism

12

SECTION 3 -

 

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

13-17

Service - After First 5 Hours

13

Change Engine Oil

13

Check Blade Brake

13

Check Mower Blade

13-14

Check Deck Drive Belt

14

Service – Every 25 Operating Hours

14

Mower Components

14

Check Blade Brake

14

Lubrication (Tractor)

15-16

Front Wheel Bearings

15

Axle Spindles

15

Clutch/Brake Pivot

15

Steering Sector Gear

15

Steering Shaft

15

Steering Drag Link

15

Steering Tie Rod

16

Blade Engagement Mechanism

16

Park Brake Lever

16

Deck Lift Mechanism

16

Service - Annually

16-17

Engine

16

Fuel Filter

16-17

Spark Plug

17

Hydrostatic Transmission Oil

17

Safety Interlock System Checks

17

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.

SECTION 4 -

 

ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

18-33

Engine Adjustments & Repair

18

Mower Deck & Component Adjustments

18

Blade Brake Adjustment

18

33” Deck Blade Brake Adjustment

18

38” Deck Blade Brake Adjustment

18

Blade Belt Adjustment (33” Deck)

19

Blade Belt Adjustment (38” deck)

19

Adjusting Mower Blade (33” Deck)

19-20

33” Side To Side

19-20

(Deck Level Adjustment)

 

33” Front To Rear Sector Plates

21

(Deck Level Adjustment)

 

33” Front To Rear Front Lift Rod

21

(Deck Level Adjustment)

 

38” Side To Side

22

(Deck Level Adjustment)

 

38” Front To Rear

23

(Deck Level Adjustment)

 

Brake Adjustment - HYDRO DRIVE

23

Steering Adjustment

24

Shifter Adjustment

24

Traction Drive Belt Adjustment

25

Mower Blade Service

26-27

Blade Wear Limits

26

Mower Blade Sharpening

26

Mower Blade Replacement

26-27

Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace

27-29

Blade Belt Removal & Replacement

30

33” Deck Drive Belt

30

38” Deck Drive Belt

30

Battery Service

31-32

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

33

SECTION 5 -

 

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

34

Schematic - Briggs & Stratton

34

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

35-36

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

37

MAINTENANCE PARTS

37

WARRANTY

38

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE

39-42

PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM

43

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