Snapper SZT18426BVE, SZT20486BVE important safety instructions Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS	5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	6-7
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	8-12
Pre-start Checklist	8
Engine Operation	8
Motion Control	9-10
Mower Operation	11
Safety Interlock System Checks	12
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	13-17
Service – After First Five Hours	13-14
Change Engine Oil	13
Service Air Cleaner	13
Check Mower Blade	13
Check Mower Drive Belt	14
Check Transaxle Drive Belt	14
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours	14-16
Check Engine	14-15
Check Mower Components	15
Lubrication	15-16
Service - Annually	17
Engine	17
Air Filter	17
Oil Filter	17
Engine Oil	17
Transaxle	17
Fuel Filter	17
Storage – Out of Season	17
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	18-26
Engine Adjustments & Repair	18
Mower Deck & Components Adjustments	18-22
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment	18
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement	18-19
Blade Brake	19
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness - Side to Side 48” Deck)	19-20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch 48” Deck)	20
Mower Deck Timing Rod – (48” Decks)	20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side, 42” Decks)	21
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch, 42” Decks)	22
Mower Deck Timing Rod – (42” Decks)	22
Wheel Brake Adjustment	22
Mower Blade Wear Limits	23
Blade Sharpening	23
Blade Replacement	23
Battery Removal, Installation, Service & Charging	24
New Battery Preparation	24-25
Battery Testing	25
Motion Control Adjustments	25-26
TROUBLESHOOTING	27-28
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	28
SERVICE SCHEDULE	29
WARRANTY	30
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	31-34
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM	35

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