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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
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades.......................................................................11
Parking Brake.......................................................................................................12
Cutting Height Adjustment....................................................................................13
Driving & Stopping Machine .................................................................................13
SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...............................14-18
Service - After First 5 Hours .................................................................................14
Change Engine Oil................................................................................................14
Check Mower Blade .............................................................................................14
Check Mower Drive Belt.......................................................................................15
Check Belt Tension ..............................................................................................15
Service – After Every 25 Hours (Engine Components) ........................................15
Service – After Every 25 Hours (Mower Components)....................................15-16
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
Engine Service......................................................................................................16
Fuel Filter Replacement .......................................................................................17
Deck Removal.................................................................................................17-18
Power Transfer Shaft Removal ............................................................................18
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ....................................19-24
Neutral Position Adjustments ...............................................................................19
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)..............................................................19-20
Parking Brake Adjustment....................................................................................21
Engine Adjustments & Repair...............................................................................21
Mower Blade Replacement .............................................................................21-22
Mower Blade Sharpening .....................................................................................22
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement .........................................................22
Battery Removal ...................................................................................................23
Battery Installation ................................................................................................23
Battery Service & Charging .............................................................................23-24
Battery Testing......................................................................................................24
New Battery Preparation.......................................................................................24
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................25-26
SERVICE SCHEDULE.............................................................................27
Maintenance/Replacement Parts .........................................................................27
WARRANTY ............................................................................................28
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ................................................................29-32
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.