Snapper SCRAMBLER SZT18336BVE, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................ 2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION................................................................................... 6-7
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................... 8-12
Pre-Start
Checklist ..............................................................................................8
Engine Operation..................................................................................................8
Motion Control ................................................................................................ 9-10
Mower Operation ................................................................................................11
Safety Interlock System Checks .......................................................................12
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................... 13-17
Service - After First 5 Hours........................................................................ 13-14
Change Engine Oil ..........................................................................................13
Check Mower Blade ........................................................................................13
Check Mower Drive Belt .................................................................................14
Check Transaxle Drive Belts..........................................................................14
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours ........................................................... 15-16
Check Engine............................................................................................. 14-15
Check Mower Components............................................................................15
Lubrication................................................................................................. 15-16
Service
– Annually..............................................................................................17
Engine ..............................................................................................................17
Air
Filter............................................................................................................17
Oil Filter............................................................................................................17
Engine Oil.........................................................................................................17
Transaxle..........................................................................................................17
Fuel
Filter .........................................................................................................17
Storage - Out of Season ....................................................................................17
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR............................................................ 18-26
Motion Control Adjustments ....................................................................... 18-19
Engine Adjustments & Repair...........................................................................19
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments................................................... 19-24
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ........................................................................19
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement............................................ 19-20
Blade Brake Adjustment.................................................................................20
Checking Mower Blade Straightness...................................................... 20-21
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Side to Side......................................22
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Front to Rear ...................................23
Mower Deck Timing Rod ................................................................................23
Wheel Brake Adjustment ...................................................................................24
Mower Blade Replacement.......................................................................... 24-25
Blade Wear Limits ...........................................................................................24
Blade Sharpening............................................................................................24
Blade Replacement .........................................................................................25
Battery ........................................................................................................... 25-26
Battery
Removal ..............................................................................................25
Battery Installation ..........................................................................................25
Battery Service & Charging............................................................................25
Battery Storage................................................................................................25
Battery Testing ................................................................................................26
New Battery Preparation ................................................................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................ 27-28
SERVICE SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................29
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................29
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................30
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 31-34
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM.................................................................................35