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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ....................................................................................6-8
Decals / Symbols .........................................................................................................7-8
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................9-15
Pre-start Checklist .........................................................................................................9
Operator’s Seat Adjustment..........................................................................................9
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive ..............................................10-14
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades .......................................................................12-13
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive...........................................................................12-13
Parking Brake ...............................................................................................................14
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................14
Reverse Lockout Mechanism......................................................................................15
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................16-21
Service – After First 5 Hours .......................................................................................16
Change Engine Oil ....................................................................................................16
Service Engine Air Cleaner ......................................................................................16
Check Mower Blade ..................................................................................................16
Check Blade Drive Belt.............................................................................................17
Check Blade Brake....................................................................................................17
Service Brake / Park Brake.......................................................................................17
Check Interlock System............................................................................................18
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ..................................................................................18
Lubrication – Grease Fittings ..................................................................................18
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours .....................................................................18-21
Battery Fluid Level ....................................................................................................19
Mower Deck Levelness.............................................................................................19
Clean Mower Deck ....................................................................................................19
Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication ........................................................................19
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication.........................................................................19
Front Wheel Bearing – Lubrication .........................................................................20
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication..............................................................................20
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication ...................................................................20
Service – Annually........................................................................................................21
Engine ........................................................................................................................21
Fuel Filter ...................................................................................................................21
Every Two Years...........................................................................................................21
Storage - Out of Season ..............................................................................................21
Removing Fuel Tank ....................................................................................................21
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ............................................................22-309
Engine Adjustments & Repair.....................................................................................22
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments...................................................................22
Blade Brake Adjustment ..............................................................................................22
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment –28” Decks.................................................................23
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness) ...................................................24
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness) .................................................24
Wheel Brake Adjustment .............................................................................................25
Mower Blade Replacement..........................................................................................26
Blade Sharpening.........................................................................................................26
Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ....................................................................27
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service...............................................................28-30
ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................................30
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................31-32
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...........................................................................................33
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS.......................................................................34
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................35
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
