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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...........................7-8
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................9-12
Pre-start Checklist .................................................................................................9
Starting & Stopping Engine...................................................................................10
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades.......................................................................10
Parking Brake.......................................................................................................11
Adjusting Cutting Height .......................................................................................12
Driving & Stopping Machine .................................................................................12
SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...............................13-17
Change Engine Oil................................................................................................13
Check Mower Blade .............................................................................................13
Check Mower Drive Belt .......................................................................................14
Check Belt Tension ..............................................................................................14
Service – After every 25 Hours (Engine Components).........................................14
Service – After every 25 Hours (Mower Components).........................................14
Lubrication .......................................................................................................14-15
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication......................................................................14
Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication ......................................................................14
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication.....................................................................15
Transaxle Lubrication........................................................................................15
Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication......................................................................15
Other Lubrication...............................................................................................15
Before Operating Machine....................................................................................15
Annually - End of Season ................................................................................15-16
Engine Service......................................................................................................15
Fuel Filter Replacement .......................................................................................16
Deck Removal.................................................................................................16-17
Power Transfer Shaft Removal ............................................................................17
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ....................................18-23
Neutral Position Adjustments ...............................................................................18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)..............................................................18-19
Parking Brake Adjustment....................................................................................20
Engine Adjustments & Repair...............................................................................20
Mower Blade Replacement .............................................................................20-21
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement .........................................................21
Battery Removal...................................................................................................22
Battery Installation ................................................................................................22
Battery Service & Charging ..................................................................................22
Battery Testing......................................................................................................23
New Battery Preparation.......................................................................................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.