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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................2 & 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.............................................................. 5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 6-8
Pre-start Checklist...................................................................................................... 6
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades ................................................................... 6-7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive .............................................................................. 7
Handle Height Adjustment......................................................................................... 7
Cutting Height Adjustment........................................................................................ 8
Recycling Operation................................................................................................... 8
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.................................. 9-10
Change Engine Oil...................................................................................................... 9
Check Transmission Grease ................................................................................ 9-10
Check Mower Blade ................................................................................................. 10
Check Engine Drive Belt.......................................................................................... 10
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt ............................................................................ 10
Service - Annually..................................................................................................... 10
Engine................................................................................................................... 10
Air Filter................................................................................................................ 10
Engine Oil............................................................................................................. 10
Storage Procedure ................................................................................................... 10
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ....................................11-17
Mower Blade Replacement...................................................................................... 11
Blade Sharpening................................................................................................ 11-12
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment ............................................................................ 12
Driven and Drive Disc Service ................................................................................ 13
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc................................................................. 13
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement...................................................................... 13
Driven Disc Adjustment .................................................................................13-14
Driven Disc Replacement .............................................................................. 14-15
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement..................................................................... 15
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement ........................................................................ 16
Belt Service.......................................................................................................... 16-17
Engine Drive Belt Replacement .................................................................... 16-17
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement............................................................ 17
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 18
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 19
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ............................................................................ 19
WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 20
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 21-24
! IMPORTANT !
The pictures and illustrations in this manual are provided for
reference only and may differ slightly from your specific model.
Contact your local SNAPPER dealer if you have questions.