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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................. 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ...........................................................5-7
Decals / Symbols .........................................................................................................6-7
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................8-14
Pre-start Checklist .........................................................................................................8
Operator’s Seat Adjustment..........................................................................................8
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive ................................................9-13
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades .......................................................................11-12
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive...........................................................................11-12
Parking Brake ...............................................................................................................13
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................13
Reverse Lockout Mechanism......................................................................................14
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...............................15-20
Service – After First 5 Hours .......................................................................................15
Change Engine Oil ....................................................................................................15
Service Engine Air Cleaner ......................................................................................15
Check Mower Blade ..................................................................................................15
Check Blade Drive Belt.............................................................................................16
Check Blade Brake....................................................................................................16
Service Brake / Park Brake.......................................................................................16
Check Interlock System............................................................................................17
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ..................................................................................17
Lubrication – Grease Fittings ..................................................................................17
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours .....................................................................17-19
Battery Fluid Level ....................................................................................................17
Mower Deck Levelness.............................................................................................17
Clean Mower Deck ....................................................................................................17
Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication ........................................................................17
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication.........................................................................17
Front Wheel Bearing – Lubrication .........................................................................18
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication..............................................................................18
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication ..............................................................18-19
Service – Annually........................................................................................................19
Engine ........................................................................................................................19
Fuel Filter ...................................................................................................................19
Every Two Years...........................................................................................................19
Storage - Out of Season ..............................................................................................20
Removing Fuel Tank ....................................................................................................20
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .....................................21-29
Engine Adjustments & Repair.....................................................................................21
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments...................................................................21
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment –28” Decks.................................................................21
Blade Brake Adjustment ..............................................................................................22
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness) ..............................................22-23
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness) .................................................23
Wheel Brake Adjustment .............................................................................................24
Mower Blade Replacement..........................................................................................25
Blade Sharpening.........................................................................................................25
Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ....................................................................26
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service...............................................................27-29
ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................... 29
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................30-31
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .................................................................. 32
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS.............................................. 33
WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 34
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
