Snapper TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................... 2 - 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.......................................................................................6
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................... 7-11
Pre-start Checklist................................................................................................7
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blade.............................................................. 7-8
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive........................................................................8
Handle Height Adjustment ..................................................................................8
Cutting Height Adjustment.............................................................................. 8-9
Installation of Grass Bag............................................................................... 9-11
Installation of Discharge Deflector...................................................................11
Installation of Recycling Cover.........................................................................11
Recycling Operation...........................................................................................11
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 12-13
Change Engine Oil..............................................................................................12
Check Transmission Grease.............................................................................12
Check Mower Blade ...........................................................................................13
Check Engine Drive Belt....................................................................................13
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt...................................................................... 13
Service - Annually ..............................................................................................13
Engine ..............................................................................................................13
Air Filter............................................................................................................13
Engine Oil.........................................................................................................13
Storage Procedure .............................................................................................13
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR............................................................ 14-21
Mower Blade Replacement................................................................................14
Blade Sharpening......................................................................................... 14-15
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment...................................................................... 15
Driven and Drive Disc Service .................................................................... 16-19
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc ............................................................16
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement .................................................................16
Driven Disc Adjustment............................................................................ 16-17
Driven Disc Replacement ......................................................................... 17-18
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement ................................................................18
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement....................................................................19
Belt Service................................................................................................... 19-20
Engine Drive Belt Replacement ............................................................... 19-20
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement....................................................... 20
Battery Service ...................................................................................................21
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................22
SERVICE SCHEDULE......................................................................................................23
Maintenance/Replacement Parts......................................................................23
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................24
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 25-28
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM.................................................................................29
! IMPORTANT !
The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific
model. Contact your local SNAPPER dealer if you have questions.