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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................2-3

TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................4

SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION..............................................................5

SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.........................................6-9

Pre-start Checklist ................................................................................................. 6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake ............................................7
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades.........................................................................7
Parking Brake......................................................................................................... 8
Cutting Height Adjustment......................................................................................9
Driving & Stopping Machine ...................................................................................9

SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...............................10-14

Service - After First 5 Hours .................................................................................10
Change Engine Oil................................................................................................10
Check Mower Blade .............................................................................................10
Check Mower Drive Belt....................................................................................... 11
Checking Belt Tension..........................................................................................11
Service – After Every 25 Hours (Engine Components) ........................................11
Service – After Every 25 Hours (Mower Components)....................................11-12
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication......................................................................11
Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication ......................................................................11
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication..................................................................... 12
Transaxle Lubrication........................................................................................12
Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication......................................................................12
Other Lubrication...............................................................................................12
Before Operating Machine....................................................................................12
Annually - End of Season................................................................................12-13
Engine Service......................................................................................................12
Fuel Filter Replacement .......................................................................................13
Deck Removal.................................................................................................13-14
Power Transfer Shaft Removal ............................................................................14

SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR....................................15-20

Neutral Position Adjustments ...............................................................................15
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)..............................................................15-16
Parking Brake Adjustment.................................................................................... 17
Engine Adjustments & Repair...............................................................................17
Mower Blade Replacement .............................................................................17-18
Mower Blade Sharpening..................................................................................... 18
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement .........................................................18
Battery Removal................................................................................................... 19
Battery Installation................................................................................................ 19
Battery Service & Charging............................................................................. 19-20
Battery Testing......................................................................................................20
New Battery Preparation.......................................................................................20

TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................21-22

SERVICE SCHEDULE.............................................................................23

Maintenance/Replacement Parts .........................................................................23

WARRANTY............................................................................................ 24

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE................................................................ 25-28

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.