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Page 1: ...and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 3 Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use...

Page 2: ...t 3 Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments these affect the handling and the stability of the machine PREPARATION 1 Read understand and follow instructions and warnings in this manual...

Page 3: ...un Slipping could cause injury 9 ALWAYS stay behind handle when engine motor is running OPERATION Continued 10 DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running STOP BLADE and STOP ENGINE before leavin...

Page 4: ...rdance with SAE J1995 Revision 2002 05 Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by among other things ambient operating conditions and engine to engine variability Given both the wide a...

Page 5: ...vice Every 25 Operating Hours 12 Service Annually 12 Engine 12 Air Filter 12 Engine Oil 12 Storage Procedure 12 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 13 19 Mower Blade Replacement 13 Blade Sharpening 13 Wh...

Page 6: ...on the mower and attachments before operating the mower IMPORTANT This machine is equipped with a blade brake clutch BBC The engine can be started and operated without engaging the blade The blade ca...

Page 7: ...aintenance or service with engine running STOP blade STOP engine DO NOT park machine on slopes 2 2 STARTING OPERATION 2 2 1 TO START ENGINE 1 First complete Pre Start Check List 2 Move engine speed co...

Page 8: ...el drive by releasing wheel drive control Engine and blade will continue to operate when wheel drive control is released 2 3 2 BLADE Stop blade by releasing blade control Engine will continue to opera...

Page 9: ...re 2 6 MOVE HANDLE UP OR DOWN TO DESIRED POSITION I_ LOWER HANDLE BRACKET 2 5 FIGURE 2 7 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Front Wheels 2 Remove hair pin and clevis pin Install pin in highest hole for lowest...

Page 10: ...SITION SWIVEL WHEEL LEVER IN UNLOCKED POSITION 2 7 RECYCLING OPERATION OPTIONAL Recycling operation requires an optional accessory Contact your local Snapper dealer for details NOTE For best recycling...

Page 11: ...tall new oil filter Refer to Engine Operator s manual for specifications 8 Place machine back on four wheels 9 Fill engine crankcase to proper level Refer to Engine Operator s manual for proper oil sp...

Page 12: ...nd of the wheel drive control cable Refer to Section WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT for the procedure to perform this adjustment 3 3 SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS Perform all service described in S...

Page 13: ...al cutting edge See Figure 4 3 WEAR LIMIT NOTCH STARTS _DANGEROUSCONDITION DO NOT USE ON MOWERT REPLACE WITH NEW BLADE 22OTo 28 ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE DO NOT SHARPEN BEYOND ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE END VI...

Page 14: ...nter clockwise decreases spring extension and belt tension 5 Attach the control cable eyelet to the spring and recheck spring extension If spring extension is correct slide the spring cover down over...

Page 15: ...ed as follows 1 Loosen jam nut from ball joint on transfer rod TRANSFER ROD LOOSEN JAM NUT AND DECK BRACKE _ SHOULD TOUCH IN I st GEAR DRIVE DISC SHOWN IN 6th OUTER EDGE FIGURE 4 5 2 Remove transfer r...

Page 16: ...If the rubber ring is badly chunked or worn down to within 1 16 of the metal rim of the driven disc hub it must be replaced 1 Remove the clip from the transfer rod Then remove the transfer rod from th...

Page 17: ...he engine to the drive disc The drive disc powers the poly v belt which engages the transmission that powers the rear wheels Should these belts become worn they could cause slippage The condition of t...

Page 18: ...indle cover 3 Remove belt from spindle pulley 4 Loosen idler pulley and remove belt from between guide and idler pulley 5 Remove drive disc belt from engine pulley 6 Remove deck belt from engine pulle...

Page 19: ...blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds perform the following adjustment 1 Remove spindle cover 2 Rotate blade brake eye bolt nut one full turn CLOCKWISE to increase brake tension See Figure 4 13 3...

Page 20: ...speed too slow 3 Forward ground speed too fast 4 Terraced cut side to side 5 Excessive deck pitch front to rear 6 Cutting blade s dull or damaged 1 Engine speed too slow 2 Forward speed too fast 3 Gra...

Page 21: ...X Engine Cooling Clean Shroud Fins Engine Manual System Drive Belts Check For Wear And Page 10 17 Tension Mower Blades Check For Wear Damage Page 12 X Replacement Mower Deck Clean Debris Page 6 X Acc...

Page 22: ...al purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine ca...

Page 23: ...ase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage Please mail your product registration card to Snapper at P O Box 777 McDonough Georgia 30253 Or you may register on line at www snapper com You can contact...

Page 24: ...dirt can how can protect it Snapper uses the best avail able engtnes and components tn their products in order to provide tong satisfactow service However proper prolonging engine life Dim is your eng...

Page 25: ...ear out the engine pre 10_COST YOU MONEY Damage caused by a poorly servtced air cleaner is not covered under the engine warranties So save you_lf unnecessery expenses and undue aggravation by keeping...

Page 26: ...ternal surfaces clean not only presents fire hazards but causes overheating and resulting engine damages such as of 1 distorted valve guides 2 sticking valves o 3 scuffed walls 4 overspeedlng 5 loss o...

Page 27: ...such as Snapper s small engine formulated 4 cycte engine oil Refer to the engine owner s manual for oil details STARTING CHECK UST 2 Air Cleaner 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Primer on _eenglnes 6 Saf_ Inter...

Page 28: ...er product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 WARNING BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES C...

Page 29: ...and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 3 Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use...

Page 30: ...t 3 Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments these affect the handling and the stability of the machine PREPARATION 1 Read understand and follow instructions and warnings in this manual...

Page 31: ...un Slipping could cause injury 9 ALWAYS stay behind handle when engine motor is running OPERATION Continued 10 DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running STOP BLADE and STOP ENGINE before leavin...

Page 32: ...rdance with SAE J1995 Revision 2002 05 Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by among other things ambient operating conditions and engine to engine variability Given both the wide a...

Page 33: ...vice Every 25 Operating Hours 12 Service Annually 12 Engine 12 Air Filter 12 Engine Oil 12 Storage Procedure 12 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 13 19 Mower Blade Replacement 13 Blade Sharpening 13 Wh...

Page 34: ...on the mower and attachments before operating the mower IMPORTANT This machine is equipped with a blade brake clutch BBC The engine can be started and operated without engaging the blade The blade ca...

Page 35: ...aintenance or service with engine running STOP blade STOP engine DO NOT park machine on slopes 2 2 STARTING OPERATION 2 2 1 TO START ENGINE 1 First complete Pre Start Check List 2 Move engine speed co...

Page 36: ...el drive by releasing wheel drive control Engine and blade will continue to operate when wheel drive control is released 2 3 2 BLADE Stop blade by releasing blade control Engine will continue to opera...

Page 37: ...re 2 6 MOVE HANDLE UP OR DOWN TO DESIRED POSITION I_ LOWER HANDLE BRACKET 2 5 FIGURE 2 7 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Front Wheels 2 Remove hair pin and clevis pin Install pin in highest hole for lowest...

Page 38: ...SITION SWIVEL WHEEL LEVER IN UNLOCKED POSITION 2 7 RECYCLING OPERATION OPTIONAL Recycling operation requires an optional accessory Contact your local Snapper dealer for details NOTE For best recycling...

Page 39: ...tall new oil filter Refer to Engine Operator s manual for specifications 8 Place machine back on four wheels 9 Fill engine crankcase to proper level Refer to Engine Operator s manual for proper oil sp...

Page 40: ...nd of the wheel drive control cable Refer to Section WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT for the procedure to perform this adjustment 3 3 SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS Perform all service described in S...

Page 41: ...al cutting edge See Figure 4 3 WEAR LIMIT NOTCH STARTS _DANGEROUSCONDITION DO NOT USE ON MOWERT REPLACE WITH NEW BLADE 22OTo 28 ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE DO NOT SHARPEN BEYOND ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE END VI...

Page 42: ...nter clockwise decreases spring extension and belt tension 5 Attach the control cable eyelet to the spring and recheck spring extension If spring extension is correct slide the spring cover down over...

Page 43: ...ed as follows 1 Loosen jam nut from ball joint on transfer rod TRANSFER ROD LOOSEN JAM NUT AND DECK BRACKE _ SHOULD TOUCH IN I st GEAR DRIVE DISC SHOWN IN 6th OUTER EDGE FIGURE 4 5 2 Remove transfer r...

Page 44: ...If the rubber ring is badly chunked or worn down to within 1 16 of the metal rim of the driven disc hub it must be replaced 1 Remove the clip from the transfer rod Then remove the transfer rod from th...

Page 45: ...he engine to the drive disc The drive disc powers the poly v belt which engages the transmission that powers the rear wheels Should these belts become worn they could cause slippage The condition of t...

Page 46: ...indle cover 3 Remove belt from spindle pulley 4 Loosen idler pulley and remove belt from between guide and idler pulley 5 Remove drive disc belt from engine pulley 6 Remove deck belt from engine pulle...

Page 47: ...blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds perform the following adjustment 1 Remove spindle cover 2 Rotate blade brake eye bolt nut one full turn CLOCKWISE to increase brake tension See Figure 4 13 3...

Page 48: ...speed too slow 3 Forward ground speed too fast 4 Terraced cut side to side 5 Excessive deck pitch front to rear 6 Cutting blade s dull or damaged 1 Engine speed too slow 2 Forward speed too fast 3 Gra...

Page 49: ...X Engine Cooling Clean Shroud Fins Engine Manual System Drive Belts Check For Wear And Page 10 17 Tension Mower Blades Check For Wear Damage Page 12 X Replacement Mower Deck Clean Debris Page 6 X Acc...

Page 50: ...al purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine ca...

Page 51: ...ase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage Please mail your product registration card to Snapper at P O Box 777 McDonough Georgia 30253 Or you may register on line at www snapper com You can contact...

Page 52: ...dirt can how can protect it Snapper uses the best avail able engtnes and components tn their products in order to provide tong satisfactow service However proper prolonging engine life Dim is your eng...

Page 53: ...ear out the engine pre 10_COST YOU MONEY Damage caused by a poorly servtced air cleaner is not covered under the engine warranties So save you_lf unnecessery expenses and undue aggravation by keeping...

Page 54: ...ternal surfaces clean not only presents fire hazards but causes overheating and resulting engine damages such as of 1 distorted valve guides 2 sticking valves o 3 scuffed walls 4 overspeedlng 5 loss o...

Page 55: ...such as Snapper s small engine formulated 4 cycte engine oil Refer to the engine owner s manual for oil details STARTING CHECK UST 2 Air Cleaner 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Primer on _eenglnes 6 Saf_ Inter...

Page 56: ...er product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 WARNING BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES C...

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