Snapper 421618BVE Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.......................................................................................5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................6-11
Pre-start Checklist .........................................................................................................6
Operator’s Seat Adjustment..........................................................................................6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Wheel Drive ..............................................7-10
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades .........................................................................9-10
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive.............................................................................9-10
Parking Brake ...............................................................................................................11
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................11
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................12-16
Service – After First 5 Hours.......................................................................................12
Change Engine Oil....................................................................................................12
Service Engine Air Cleaner ......................................................................................12
Check Mower Blade..................................................................................................12
Check Blade Drive Belt.............................................................................................13
Blade Brake ...............................................................................................................13
Service Brake / Park Brake.......................................................................................13
Check Interlock System............................................................................................13
Lubrication – Grease Fittings ..................................................................................14
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours ..........................................................................14
Battery Fluid Level....................................................................................................14
Mower Deck Levelness.............................................................................................14
Clean Mower Deck ....................................................................................................14
Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication ........................................................................14
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication.........................................................................14
Front Wheel Bearing – Lubrication .........................................................................14
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication..............................................................................14
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication...................................................................14
Service - Annually ........................................................................................................15
Engine ........................................................................................................................15
Fuel Filter...................................................................................................................15
Every Two Years...........................................................................................................16
Storage – Out of Season..............................................................................................16
Removing Fuel Tank....................................................................................................16
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR..............................................................17-26
Engine Adjustments & Repair.....................................................................................17
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments...................................................................17
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment .....................................................................................17
Blade Brake Adjustment..............................................................................................17
Mower Blade Adjustment ............................................................................................18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness)...................................................18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness).................................................19
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................19
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components.......................................................................20
Clutch – Starting Motion Adjustment.........................................................................20
Wheel Brake Adjustment........................................................................................20-21
Mower Blade Replacement..........................................................................................21
Blade Sharpening.........................................................................................................22
Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ...............................................................22-23
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service...............................................................24-26
ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................27-28
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...........................................................................................29
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS.......................................................................29
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................30
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................31-34