Snapper FRP216012E, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................2&3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.............................................................. 5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 6-9
Pre-start Checklist ............................................................................................... 6
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blade............................................................... 6-7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ....................................................................... 7
Handle Height Adjustment .................................................................................. 7
Cutting Height Adjustment ................................................................................ .8
Recycling Operation ............................................................................................ 8
Baffle Adjustment ................................................................................................ 8
Installation of Grass Catcher .............................................................................. 9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS................................ 10-11
Change Engine Oil ............................................................................................. 10
Check Transmission Grease........................................................................ 10-11
Check Mower Blade ........................................................................................... 11
Check Engine Drive Belt ................................................................................... 11
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt...................................................................... 11
Service - Annually .............................................................................................. 11
Engine.............................................................................................................. 11
Air
Filter ........................................................................................................... 11
Engine Oil ........................................................................................................ 11
Storage Procedure ............................................................................................. 11
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .................................... 12-20
Mower Blade Replacement ............................................................................... 12
Blade Sharpening ......................................................................................... 12-13
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment...................................................................... 13
Driven and Drive Disc Service .......................................................................... 13
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc............................................................ 14
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement................................................................. 14
Driven Disc Adjustment ............................................................................ 14-15
Driven Disc Replacement.......................................................................... 15-16
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement ................................................................ 16
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement ................................................................... 17
Belt Service ........................................................................................................ 17
Engine Drive Belt Replacement ............................................................... 17-18
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement ....................................................... 18
Battery Service .............................................................................................. 19-20
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 21
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 22
WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 23
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 24-27