Snapper EM250819BE, EM281019BE Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION...........................................................5-7
Decals / Symbols.........................................................................................................6-7
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................8-13
Pre-start Checklist .........................................................................................................8
Operator’s Seat Adjustment..........................................................................................8
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive ................................................9-13
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades.......................................................................11-12
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive...........................................................................11-12
Parking Brake ...............................................................................................................13
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................13
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...............................14-19
Service – After First 5 Hours.......................................................................................14
Change Engine Oil....................................................................................................14
Service Engine Air Cleaner ......................................................................................14
Check Mower Blade..................................................................................................14
Check Blade Drive Belt.............................................................................................15
Check Blade Brake....................................................................................................15
Service Brake / Park Brake.......................................................................................15
Check Interlock System............................................................................................16
Lubrication – Grease Fittings ..................................................................................16
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours .....................................................................16-18
Battery Fluid Level....................................................................................................16
Mower Deck Levelness.............................................................................................16
Clean Mower Deck ....................................................................................................16
Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication........................................................................16
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication.........................................................................16
Front Wheel Bearing – Lubrication .........................................................................17
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication..............................................................................17
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication..............................................................17-18
Service – Annually........................................................................................................18
Engine ........................................................................................................................18
Fuel Filter...................................................................................................................18
Every Two Years...........................................................................................................18
Storage - Out of Season ..............................................................................................19
Removing Fuel Tank....................................................................................................19
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .....................................20-28
Engine Adjustments & Repair.....................................................................................20
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments...................................................................20
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment .....................................................................................20
Blade Brake Adjustment..............................................................................................21
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness)..............................................21-22
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness).................................................22
Wheel Brake Adjustment.............................................................................................23
Mower Blade Replacement..........................................................................................24
Blade Sharpening.........................................................................................................24
Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ....................................................................25
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service...............................................................26-28
ACCESSORIES.......................................................................................28
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................29-30
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................................................31
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS..............................................32
WARRANTY ............................................................................................33