4
SAFETY RULES ................................................................... 2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................... 5-6
OPERATION ....................................................................... 7-13
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ................................................ 14
MAINTENANCE ............................................................ ... 14-18
SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ...................................... 19-24
STORAGE .............................................................................. 25
TROU BLE SHOOT ING ...................................................... 26-27
WARRANTY ........................................................................... 28
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline Capacity
and type:
3.0 Gallons/11.35 L
Regular Unleaded
Oil Type:
(API: SJ-SN)
SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C)
SAE 5W30 (below 32°F/0°C)
Oil Capacity:
W/Filter:
64 Oz./1.96 L
W/out Filter: 60 Oz./1.77 L
Spark Plug:
Champion RC12YC
(Gap: .030"/0.76 mm)
Charging
System:
3 Amps Battery
5 Amps Headlights
Battery:
Amp/Hr: 28
Min. CCA:
230
Case size:
U1R
Blade Bolt Torque:
45-55 Ft. Lbs./62-75 Nm
CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of a new tractor.
It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to
give you the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service
center/department. We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni-
cians and the proper tools to ser vice or repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor prop erly.
Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using your tractor.
•
Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor-
age” sec tions of this manual.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
while operating this machine, including (at a minimum)
sturdy footwear, eye protection, and hearing protection.
Do not mow in shorts and/or, open toed footwear.
• Always let someone know you are outside mowing.
IDENTIFICATION TAG LOCATION
The product identification tag can be found in the location
shown. (See Fig. 1.)
WARNING:
This tractor is equipped with an internal com-
bus tion engine and should not be used on or near any un-
im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered
land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your
nearest authorized service center/department.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section
4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
Fig. 1
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IDENTIFICATION TAG
SEAT PAN
When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement
parts, service, or information you MUST have these
numbers.
Record your model name/number, manufacturer's identi-
fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space
provided for easy access. These numbers can be found
in the location shown.
The Illustrated Parts List for this machine can be downloaded
from www.snapper.com. Please provide model and serial
number when ordering replacement parts.
Product Model Number
Product Serial Number
Engine Model-Type Number
Engine Code/Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Purchase Location
Not
for
Reproduction
