Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2 & 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	6-8
Pre-start Checklist	6
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blade	6-7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	7
Handle Height Adjustment	7
Cutting Height Adjustment
Recycling Operation	8
Baffle Adjustment	8
Installation of Grass Catcher	8
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	9-10
Change Engine Oil	9
Check Transmission Grease	9-10
Check Mower Blade	10
Check Engine Drive Belt	10
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt	10
Service - Annually	10
Engine	10
Air Filter	10
Engine Oil	10
Storage Procedure	10
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	11-17
Mower Blade Replacement	11
Blade Sharpening	11-12
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment	12
Driven and Drive Disc Service	13
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc	13
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement	13
Driven Disc Adjustment	13-14
Driven Disc Replacement	14-15
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement	15
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement	16
Belt Service	16
Engine Drive Belt Replacement	16-17
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement	17
TROUBLESHOOTING	18
SERVICE SCHEDULE	19
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	19
WARRANTY	20
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	21-24

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The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ slightly from your specific model. Contact your local SNAPPER dealer if you have questions.