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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.......................................................................................5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................6-12
Pre-start Checklist .........................................................................................................6
Operator’s Seat Adjustment..........................................................................................6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Wheel Drive ..............................................7-10
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades.........................................................................9-10
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive.............................................................................9-10
Parking Brake ...............................................................................................................11
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................11
Reverse Lockout Mechanism......................................................................................12
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................13-19
Service – After First 5 Hours.......................................................................................13
Change Engine Oil ....................................................................................................13
Service Engine Air Cleaner ......................................................................................13
Check Mower Blade..................................................................................................13
Check Blade Drive Belt.............................................................................................14
Blade Brake ...............................................................................................................14
Service Brake / Park Brake.......................................................................................14
Check Interlock System............................................................................................14
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ..................................................................................15
Lubrication – Grease Fittings ..................................................................................15
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours ..........................................................................15
Battery Fluid Level....................................................................................................16
Mower Deck Levelness.............................................................................................16
Clean Mower Deck ....................................................................................................16
Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication........................................................................16
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication.........................................................................17
Front Wheel Bearing – Lubrication .........................................................................17
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication..............................................................................17
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication...................................................................17
Service - Annually ........................................................................................................18
Engine ........................................................................................................................18
Fuel Filter...................................................................................................................18
Every Two Years...........................................................................................................18
Storage – Out of Season..............................................................................................19
Removing Fuel Tank....................................................................................................19
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR..............................................................20-29
Engine Adjustments & Repair.....................................................................................20
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments...................................................................20
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment .....................................................................................20
Blade Brake Adjustment..............................................................................................20
Mower Blade Adjustment ............................................................................................21
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness)...................................................21
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness).................................................22
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................22
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components.......................................................................23
Clutch – Starting Motion Adjustment.........................................................................23
Service Brake/Park Brake Adjustment..................................................................23-24
Mower Blade Replacement..........................................................................................24
Blade Sharpening.........................................................................................................25
Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ...............................................................25-26
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service...............................................................27-28
ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................................29
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................30-31
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...........................................................................................32
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS.......................................................................32
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................33
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................34-37
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM.................................................................................38
IMPORTANT: The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may
differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions.