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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION..............................................................6
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .........................................7-9
Pre-start
Checklist................................................................................................7
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades ................................................................7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ........................................................................8
Handle
Height
Adjustment ..................................................................................8
Cutting
Height
Adjustment..................................................................................8
Recycling
Operation.............................................................................................9
Installation
of
Grass Catcher ..............................................................................9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ................................10-11
Service - After First 5 Hours........................................................................ 10-11
Change
Engine Oil ..........................................................................................10
Check
Transmission Grease..........................................................................10
Check Wheel Drive Control ............................................................................10
Check
Mower
Blade ........................................................................................11
Check Engine to Transmission Drive Belt....................................................11
Service
-
Annually ..............................................................................................11
Engine ..............................................................................................................11
Air
Filter............................................................................................................11
Engine
Oil.........................................................................................................11
Storage
Procedure .............................................................................................11
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ....................................12-14
Mower Blade Replacement.......................................................................... 12-13
Blade
Sharpening ......................................................................................... 12-13
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment ......................................................................13
Belt
Service .........................................................................................................14
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................15
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................................................16
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................16
DECAL IDENTIFICATION ..................................................................17-19
WARRANTY ............................................................................................20
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.