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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION...................................................................................... 6
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................7-13
Pre-start Checklist ........................................................................................................7
Operator’s Seat Adjustment......................................................................................... 7
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Wheel Drive..............................................8-11
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades.......................................................................10-11
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ..........................................................................10-11
Parking Brake...............................................................................................................12
Cutting Height Adjustment .........................................................................................12
Reverse Lockout Mechanism.....................................................................................13
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................14-20
Service – After First 5 Hours ......................................................................................14
Change Engine Oil....................................................................................................14
Service Engine Air Cleaner......................................................................................14
Check Mower Blade .................................................................................................14
Check Blade Drive Belt............................................................................................15
Blade Brake...............................................................................................................15
Service Brake / Park Brake......................................................................................15
Check Interlock System......................................................................................15-16
Reverse Lockout Mechanism..................................................................................16
Lubrication – Grease Fittings – Overview .............................................................16
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours..........................................................................16
Check Engine.......................................................................................................16-17
Battery Fluid Level ...................................................................................................17
Mower Deck Levelness............................................................................................17
Clean Mower Deck....................................................................................................17
Shift Lever – Lubrication .........................................................................................17
Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication ..................................................................17-18
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication........................................................................18
Front Wheel Bearing – Lubrication.........................................................................18
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication.............................................................................18
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication ..................................................................18
Service - Annually........................................................................................................19
Engine........................................................................................................................19
Fuel Filter...................................................................................................................19
Every Two Years..........................................................................................................19
Storage – Out of Season.............................................................................................20
Removing Fuel Tank....................................................................................................20
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .............................................................21-30
Engine Adjustments & Repair....................................................................................21
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments..................................................................21
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment.....................................................................................21
Blade Brake Adjustment .............................................................................................21
Mower Blade Adjustment............................................................................................ 22
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness)..................................................22
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness)................................................23
Cutting Height Adjustment .........................................................................................23
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components ......................................................................24
Clutch – Starting Motion Adjustment ........................................................................24
Service Brake/Park Brake Adjustment .................................................................24-25
Mower Blade Replacement.........................................................................................25
Blade Sharpening ........................................................................................................ 26
Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement...............................................................26-27
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service..............................................................28-29
ACCESSORIES................................................................................................................30
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................31-32
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...........................................................................................33
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS...................................................................... 33
WARRANTY .....................................................................................................................34
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................35-38
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM ................................................................................39
IMPORTANT: The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may
differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions.