Snapper ESZT18336BVE Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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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 5 Hours........................................................................ 13-14
Change Engine Oil ..........................................................................................13
Check Mower Blade........................................................................................13
Check Mower Drive Belt.................................................................................14
Check Transaxle Drive Belts..........................................................................14
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours ........................................................... 15-16
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
Motion Control Adjustments.............................................................................18
Engine Adjustments & Repair...........................................................................19
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments................................................... 19-24
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment........................................................................19
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement............................................ 19-20
Blade Brake Adjustment.................................................................................20
Checking Mower Blade Straightness...................................................... 20-21
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Side to Side......................................22
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Front to Rear ...................................23
Mower Deck Timing Rod ................................................................................23
Wheel Brake Adjustment...................................................................................24
Mower Blade Replacement.......................................................................... 24-25
Blade Wear Limits...........................................................................................24
Blade Sharpening............................................................................................24
Blade Replacement.........................................................................................25
Battery ........................................................................................................... 25-26
Battery Removal..............................................................................................25
Battery Installation..........................................................................................25
Battery Service & Charging............................................................................25
Battery Storage................................................................................................25
Battery Testing................................................................................................26
New Battery Preparation ................................................................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................ 27-28
SERVICE SCHEDULE......................................................................................................29
Maintenance/Replacement Parts......................................................................29
DECAL IDENTIFICATION .......................................................................................... 30-31
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................32