Snapper MR216017B Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................. 2 - 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.............................................................. 6
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....................................... 7-11
Pre-start Checklist...................................................................................................... 7
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades ................................................................... 7-8
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive .............................................................................. 8
Handle Height Adjustment......................................................................................... 8
Cutting Height Adjustment........................................................................................ 8
Recycling Operation................................................................................................... 9
Installation of Grass Bag Adapter............................................................................. 9
Installation of Recycling Plug ................................................................................... 9
Installation of Grass Bag (Door Type)................................................................. 9-10
Installation of Grass Bag (Slide Closure Type) ..................................................... 10
Installation of Discharge Deflector ......................................................................... 11
Installation of Recycling Cover............................................................................... 11
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS................................ 12-13
Change Engine Oil.................................................................................................... 12
Check Transmission Grease .............................................................................. 12-13
Check Mower Blade ................................................................................................. 13
Check Engine Drive Belt.......................................................................................... 13
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt ............................................................................ 13
Service - Annually..................................................................................................... 13
Engine................................................................................................................... 13
Air Filter ................................................................................................................ 13
Engine Oil............................................................................................................. 13
Storage Procedure ................................................................................................... 13
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .................................... 14-20
Mower Blade Replacement...................................................................................... 14
Blade Sharpening................................................................................................ 14-15
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment ............................................................................ 15
Driven and Drive Disc Service ................................................................................ 16
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc................................................................. 16
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement...................................................................... 16
Driven Disc Adjustment ................................................................................. 16-17
Driven Disc Replacement .............................................................................. 17-18
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement..................................................................... 18
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement ........................................................................ 18
Belt Service.......................................................................................................... 19-20
Engine Drive Belt Replacement .................................................................... 19-20
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement............................................................ 20
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 21
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 22
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ............................................................................ 22
WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION.............................. 23 - 24
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 25-28
! IMPORTANT !
The pictures and illustrations in this manual are
provided for reference only and may differ
from your specific model. Contact your local SNAPPER dealer if you have questions.