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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS .........................................5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ...................... 6-8
Components .......................................................6
Controls................................................................6
Decals / Symbols ..............................................7-8
SECTION 2 -
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 9-14
Pre-start
Checklist ..............................................9
Operator’s
Seat Adjustment ..............................9
Starting & Stopping Engine.........................10-11
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive .....................11
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades ............11-12
Parking
Brake ....................................................12
Cutting
Height
Adjustment...............................12
Rolling Tractor With Engine Off.......................13
Reverse
Lockout Mechanism...........................14
SECTION 3 -
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ................ 15-19
Service - After First 5 Hours.............................15
Change
Engine Oil ............................................15
Check
Blade Brake............................................15
Check
Mower
Blade ..........................................15
Check Deck Drive Belt ......................................16
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours ...............16
Check
Engine .................................................16
Mower
Components.......................................16
Check
Blade Brake.........................................16
Lubrication
(Tractor) ....................................17-18
Front
Wheel
Bearings ....................................17
Axle
Spindles..................................................17
Clutch/Brake Pivot .........................................17
Steering
Sector Gear .....................................17
Steering
Shaft.................................................17
Steering
Drag Link .........................................17
Steering
Tie Rod.............................................18
Blade
Engagement Mechanism ....................18
Park
Brake
Lever............................................18
Deck Lift Mechanism .....................................18
Service
-
Annually ........................................18-19
Engine .............................................................19
Fuel
Filter ........................................................19
Spark
Plug ......................................................19
Hydrostatic
Transmission Oil .......................19
Safety
Interlock System Checks ......................19
SECTION 4 -
ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR............................20-31
Engine
Adjustments & Repair ......................... 20
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ....... 20
Blade Brake Adjustment .................................. 20
Blade Belt Adjustment................................. 20-21
Adjusting
Mower Blade .............................. 21-22
33”
Side
To Side........................................... 22-23
(Deck Level Adjustment)
33” Front To Rear Sector Plates...................... 23
(Deck Level Adjustment)
33” Front To Rear Front Lift Rod..................... 23
(Deck Level Adjustment)
Brake
Adjustment
- HYDRO DRIVE................. 24
Steering
Adjustment......................................... 24
Shifter
Adjustment ....................................... 24-25
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment ....................... 25
Mower
Blade
Service ................................... 25-27
Mower
Blade
Wear Limits ............................. 25
Mower
Blade
Sharpening.............................. 26
Mower Blade Replacement ...................... 26-27
Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace ........ 27-29
Deck Belt Removal & Replacement ................ 29
Battery
Service ............................................. 30-31
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
................................. 32
SECTION 5 -
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ..................................33-34
Harness
Routing ............................................... 33
Schematics - Briggs & Stratton w/Lights ....... 34
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................ 35-36
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 37
MAINTENANCE PARTS .............................................. 37
WARRANTY ................................................................. 38
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.
