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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............ 2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................ 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ...................... 5-7
Components ........................................................5
Controls ................................................................5
Decals / Symbols ............................................. 6-7
SECTION 2 -
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 8-12
Pre-start
Checklist
..............................................8
Operator’s Seat Adjustment ..............................8
Starting & Stopping Engine .......................... 9-10
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive .....................10
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades............ 10-11
Parking
Brake.....................................................11
Cutting
Height
Adjustment ...............................11
Rolling Tractor With Engine Off .......................12
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ...........................13
SECTION 3 -
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ................. 14-18
Service - After First 5 Hours .............................14
Change Engine Oil .............................................14
Check Blade Brake ............................................14
Check Mower Blade...........................................14
Check Deck Drive Belt.......................................15
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours ................15
Check
Engine ..................................................15
Mower
Components .......................................15
Check Blade Brake .........................................15
Lubrication
(Tractor) ................................... 16-17
Front Wheel Bearings ....................................16
Axle
Spindles ..................................................16
Clutch/Brake
Pivot..........................................16
Steering Sector Gear ......................................16
Steering
Shaft .................................................16
Steering Drag Link..........................................16
Steering Tie Rod .............................................17
Blade Engagement Mechanism.....................17
Park Brake Lever ............................................17
Deck Lift Mechanism......................................17
Service - Annually ........................................ 17-18
Engine..............................................................17
Fuel
Filter................................................... 17-18
Spark
Plug .......................................................18
Hydrostatic Transmission Oil........................18
SECTION 4 -
ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR........................... 19-30
Engine Adjustments & Repair .......................... 19
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ........ 19
Blade Brake Adjustment ................................... 19
33” Deck Blade Brake Adjustment................... 19
Blade Belt Adjustment .................................19-20
Adjusting Mower Blade ...............................20-21
33” Side To Side ...........................................21-22
(Deck Level Adjustment)
33” Front To Rear Sector Plates ...................... 22
(Deck Level Adjustment)
33” Front To Rear Front Lift Rod ..................... 22
(Deck Level Adjustment)
Brake Adjustment - HYDRO DRIVE.................. 23
Steering
Adjustment ......................................... 23
Shifter
Adjustment .......................................23-24
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment........................ 24
Mower Blade Service ...................................24-25
Mower Blade Sharpening .............................. 25
Mower Blade Replacement.......................25-26
Traction Drive Belt Removal/Replace.........26-28
Deck Belt Removal & Replacement ................. 28
Battery
Service .............................................29-30
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
.................................. 31
SECTION 5 -
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................. 32-33
Harness
Routing................................................ 32
Schematics - Briggs & Stratton w/Lights........ 33
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................34-35
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................................... 36
MAINTENANCE PARTS............................................... 36
WARRANTY.................................................................. 37
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.