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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................5
SECTION 1 – FAMILIARIZATION .............................................................6
SECTION 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS .......................... 7-9
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................... 10-13
Pre-start Checklist ............................................................................................... 10
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake..................................... 11-12
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades ...................................................................... 12
Parking Brake ...................................................................................................... 12
Cutting Height Adjustment .................................................................................. .12
Driving & Stopping Machine................................................................................. 13
SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .............................. 14-17
Change Engine Oil............................................................................................... 14
Check Mower Blade............................................................................................. 14
Check Mower Drive Belt ...................................................................................... 15
Check Belt Tension.............................................................................................. 15
Service - After every 25 Hours (Engine) .............................................................. 15
Service – After every 25 Hours (Mower Components) ........................................ 15
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication ..................................................................... 15
Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication...................................................................... 15
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication .................................................................... 16
Transaxle Lubrication ....................................................................................... 16
Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication ..................................................................... 16
Other Lubrication .............................................................................................. 16
Before Operating Machine ................................................................................... 16
Annually - End Of Season...............................................................................16-17
Fuel Filter Replacement....................................................................................... 17
Deck Removal...................................................................................................... 17
Power Transfer Shaft Removal............................................................................ 17
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR.................................... 18-23
Neutral Position Adjustments............................................................................... 18
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ............................................................. 18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) ............................................................. 18-19
Parking Brake Adjustment ................................................................................... 19
Engine Adjustments & Repair.............................................................................. 19
Mower Blade Replacement.................................................................................. 20
Blade Sharpening................................................................................................. 20
Mower Drive Belt & Engine Belt Removal & Replacement ............................. 20-21
Battery Removal................................................................................................... 21
Battery Installation................................................................................................ 21
Battery Service & Charging.............................................................................21-22
Battery Testing..................................................................................................... 22
New Battery Preparation...................................................................................... 22
Mower Spindles (Field Serviceable Spindles) Bearing Replacement .................. 23
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................... 24-25
SERVICE SCHEDULE.............................................................................26
Maintenance/Replacement Parts......................................................................... 26
WARRANTY.............................................................................................27
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE................................................................ 28-31
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.