Snapper WRPS216517B, WRPS216517BE, 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 & Blades............................................................. 6-7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ....................................................................... 7
Adjusting Handle Height ..................................................................................... 7
Adjusting Cutting Height..................................................................................... 8
Locking and Unlocking Swivel Wheel ............................................................... 8
Recycling Operation ............................................................................................ 8
Grass Catcher Installation .................................................................................. 9
Adapter Plug Installation..................................................................................... 9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ 10-11
Changing
Engine Oil.......................................................................................... 10
Checking Transmission Grease .................................................................. 10-11
Checking Mower Blade ..................................................................................... 11
Checking Engine Drive Belt .............................................................................. 11
Checking Transmission Poly-V Belt ................................................................ 11
Annually (End of Each Season) ........................................................................ 11
Engine.............................................................................................................. 11
Air
Filter ........................................................................................................... 11
Engine Oil ........................................................................................................ 11
Storage Procedure ............................................................................................. 11
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR............................................................. 12-18
Mower Blade Repair/Replacement ................................................................... 12
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
Driven Disc Replacement............................................................................... 15
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement ................................................................ 16
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement ................................................................... 16
Belt Service ........................................................................................................ 16
Engine Drive Belt Replacement ............................................................... 16-17
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement ....................................................... 17
Battery Service ................................................................................................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................... 19
SERVICE SCHEDULE...................................................................................................... 20
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................................................................... 20
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................... 21
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 22-25
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM ................................................................................ 26
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.