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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION..............................................................5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .........................................6-8
Pre-start
Checklist................................................................................................6
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades ............................................................ 6-7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ........................................................................7
Handle
Height
Adjustment ..................................................................................7
Cutting
Height
Adjustment..................................................................................7
Recycling
Operation.............................................................................................8
Installation
of
Grass Catcher ..............................................................................8
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ..................................9-10
Service - After First 5 Hours................................................................................9
Change
Engine Oil ............................................................................................9
Check
Transmission Grease............................................................................9
Check Wheel Drive Control ..............................................................................9
Check
Mower
Blade ........................................................................................10
Check Engine to Transmission Drive Belt....................................................10
Service
-
Annually ..............................................................................................10
Engine ..............................................................................................................10
Air
Filter............................................................................................................10
Engine
Oil.........................................................................................................10
Storage
Procedure .............................................................................................10
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ....................................11-15
Mower
Blade
Replacement................................................................................11
Blade
Sharpening ...............................................................................................11
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment ......................................................................12
Belt
Service .........................................................................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................14
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................................................15
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................15
DECAL IDENTIFICATION ..................................................................16-18
WARRANTY ............................................................................................19
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.
