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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 & Blade.................................................................. 6
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ....................................................................... 7
Handle Height Adjustment.................................................................................. 7
Cutting Height Adjustment ................................................................................ .7
Recycling Operation............................................................................................ 8
Installation of Grass Catcher.............................................................................. 8
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS..................................9-12
Change Engine Oil............................................................................................... 9
Check Transmission Grease............................................................................. 10
Check Mower Blade........................................................................................... 10
Check Engine Drive Belt ................................................................................... 10
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt...................................................................... 10
Service – Annually ............................................................................................. 11
Engine.............................................................................................................. 11
Air Filter ........................................................................................................... 11
Engine Oil........................................................................................................ 11
Storage Procedure............................................................................................. 11
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR....................................12-18
Mower Blade Replacement ............................................................................... 12
Blade Sharpening .............................................................................................. 12
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment...................................................................... 13
Driven and Drive Disc Service..................................................................... 13-17
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc............................................................ 14
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement................................................................. 14
Driven Disc Adjustment ............................................................................ 14-15
Driven Disc Replacement.......................................................................... 15-16
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement ................................................................ 16
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement ................................................................... 17
Belt Service ...................................................................................................17-18
Engine Drive Belt Replacement ............................................................... 17-18
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement....................................................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 19
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 20
Maintenance/Replacement Parts...................................................................... 20
WARRANTY............................................................................................ 21
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 22-25
! IMPORTANT !
The figures 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.