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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION..............................................................6
SECTION 2 –SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS............................7-8
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................9-12
Pre-start Checklist ................................................................................................. 9
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake ..........................................10
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades.......................................................................10
Parking Brake....................................................................................................... 11
Cutting Height Adjustment....................................................................................12
Driving & Stopping Machine .................................................................................12
SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...............................13-17
Change Engine Oil................................................................................................13
Check Mower Blade .............................................................................................13
Check Mower Drive Belt....................................................................................... 14
Check Belt Tension ..............................................................................................14
Service – After every 25 Hours (Engine Components).........................................14
Service – After every 25 Hours (Mower Components)......................................... 14
Lubrication.......................................................................................................14-15
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication......................................................................15
Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication ......................................................................14
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication..................................................................... 15
Transaxle Lubrication........................................................................................15
Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication......................................................................15
Other Lubrication...............................................................................................15
Before Operating Machine....................................................................................15
Annually - End of Season................................................................................15-17
Engine Service......................................................................................................16
Fuel Filter Replacement .......................................................................................16
Deck Removal.................................................................................................16-17
Power Transfer Shaft Removal ............................................................................17
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR....................................18-23
Neutral Position Adjustments ...............................................................................18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)..............................................................18-19
Parking Brake Adjustment.................................................................................... 20
Engine Adjustments & Repair...............................................................................20
Mower Blade Replacement .............................................................................20-21
Mower Blade Sharpening..................................................................................... 21
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement .........................................................21
Battery Removal................................................................................................... 22
Battery Installation................................................................................................ 22
Battery Service & Charging ..................................................................................22
Battery Testing......................................................................................................23
New Battery Preparation.......................................................................................23
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................24-25
SERVICE SCHEDULE.............................................................................26
Maintenance/Replacement Parts .........................................................................26
WARRANTY............................................................................................ 27
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE................................................................ 28-31
IMPORTANT
NOTICE: Operator Protective Structures are available as optional kits for the Mid-Mount and Out-Front Z-Rider
machines. These structures, when installed and used properly can of fer additional security to the operator
against serious injury in the event of a tip over accident. Operator Protective Structures may be required by local
ordinances. Discuss your mowing application and ordinances with your local Snapper Dealer.