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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................... 2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4
SECTION 1 – FAMILIARIZATION............................................................. 5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 6-9
Pre-start Checklist ................................................................................................. 6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake......................................... 6-8
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades ........................................................................ 8
Parking Brake ........................................................................................................ 8
Cutting Height Adjustment .................................................................................... .8
Driving & Stopping Machine................................................................................... 9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 10-13
Change Engine Oil............................................................................................... 10
Check Mower Blade............................................................................................. 10
Check Mower Drive Belt ...................................................................................... 11
Check Belt Tension.............................................................................................. 11
Service - After every 25 Hours (Engine) .............................................................. 11
Service – After every 25 Hours (Mower Components) ........................................ 11
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication ..................................................................... 11
Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication...................................................................... 11
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication .................................................................... 12
Transaxle Lubrication ....................................................................................... 12
Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication ..................................................................... 12
Other Lubrication .............................................................................................. 12
Before Operating Machine................................................................................... 12
Annually - End Of Season...............................................................................12-13
Fuel Filter Replacement....................................................................................... 13
Deck Removal...................................................................................................... 13
Power Transfer Shaft Removal............................................................................ 13
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR....................................14-18
Neutral Position Adjustments............................................................................... 14
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments............................................................. 14
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) ............................................................. 14-15
Parking Brake Adjustment ................................................................................... 15
Engine Adjustments & Repair.............................................................................. 15
Mower Blade Replacement.................................................................................. 16
Blade Sharpening................................................................................................. 16
Mower Drive Belt & Engine Belt Removal & Replacement ............................. 16-17
Battery Removal................................................................................................... 17
Battery Installation................................................................................................ 17
Battery Service & Charging.............................................................................17-18
Battery Testing..................................................................................................... 18
New Battery Preparation ...................................................................................... 18
Mower Spindles (Field Serviceable Spindles) Bearing Replacement.................. 19
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 20-21
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 22
Maintenance/Replacement Parts......................................................................... 22
WARRANTY......................................................................................................23
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................24-27
IMPORTANT
NOTICE: Operator Protective Structures are available as optional kits for the Mid-Mount and Out-Front Z-Rider
machines. These structures, when installed and used properly can offer additional security to the operator
against serious injury in the event of a tip over accident. Operator Protective Structures may be required by
local ordinances. Discuss your mowing application and ordinances with your local Snapper Dealer.