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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................. 2 - 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION...................................6
Components ........................................................6
Controls ................................................................6
SECTION 2 -
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 7-12
Pre-start Checklist ..............................................7
Operator’s Seat Adjustment ...............................7
Starting & Stopping Engine............................ 8-9
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive .......................9
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades.............. 9-10
Parking Brake.....................................................10
Cutting Height Adjustment ...............................10
Rolling Tractor with Engine Off........................11
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ...........................12
SECTION 3 -
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 13-17
Service - After First 5 Hours .............................13
Change Engine Oil..........................................13
Check Blade Brake.........................................13
Check Mower Blades......................................13
Check Deck Drive Belt ...................................14
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours.......... 14-17
Check Engine............................................ 14-15
Safety Interlock System Checks ...................15
Mower Components.......................................16
Check Blade Brake.........................................16
Lubrication (Tractor) ................................... 16-17
Front Wheel Bearings ....................................16
Axle Spindles ..................................................16
Clutch/Brake Pivot..........................................16
Steering Sector Gear......................................16
Steering Shaft .................................................16
Steering Drag Link..........................................17
Steering Tie Rod .............................................17
Park Brake Lever ............................................17
Deck Lift Mechanism......................................17
Service - Annually..............................................17
Engine..............................................................17
Fuel Filter.........................................................17
Spark Plug.......................................................17
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil........................17
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR..............18-33
Engine Adjustments & Repair .............................18
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ...........18
Blade Brake Adjustment ......................................18
Blade Belt Adjustment..........................................18
42” Side To Side Deck Level Adjustment......18-19
42” Front To Rear Deck Level Adjustment.........19
48” Side To Side Deck Level Adjustment......20-21
48” Front To Rear Deck Level Adjustment.........21
Brake Adjustment .................................................22
Steering Adjustment.............................................22
Shifter Adjustment...........................................22-23
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment...........................23
Mower Blade Service.......................................23-25
Blade Wear Limit ..........................................23-24
Blade Sharpening..............................................24
Mower Blade Replacement...............................25
Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace............25-28
Deck Belt Removal & Replacement ...............29-30
Battery Service.................................................31-32
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES .......................................33
SECTION 5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ....................34-35
Schematics - Briggs & Stratton
(Twin Cylinder Engine) .....................................34
(Single Cylinder Engine)...................................35
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................36-37
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .......................................38
MAINTENANCE PARTS...............................................38
WARRANTY..................................................................39
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE .....................................40-43
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM.............................44
IMPORTANT
The figures and illustrations in this manual are
provided for r
eference only and may differ from
your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if
you have questions.