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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION....................................................................................5-7
Decals / Symbols.........................................................................................................6-7
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................8-14
Pre-start Checklist .........................................................................................................8
Operator’s Seat Adjustment..........................................................................................8
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive ................................................9-13
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades .......................................................................11-12
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive...........................................................................11-12
Parking Brake ...............................................................................................................13
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................13
Reverse Lockout Mechanism......................................................................................14
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................15-20
Service – After First 5 Hours.......................................................................................15
Change Engine Oil....................................................................................................15
Service Engine Air Cleaner ......................................................................................15
Check Mower Blade..................................................................................................15
Check Blade Drive Belt.............................................................................................16
Check Blade Brake....................................................................................................16
Service Brake / Park Brake.......................................................................................16
Check Interlock System............................................................................................17
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ..................................................................................17
Lubrication – Grease Fittings ..................................................................................17
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours .....................................................................17-19
Battery Fluid Level....................................................................................................18
Mower Deck Levelness.............................................................................................18
Clean Mower Deck ....................................................................................................18
Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication........................................................................18
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication.........................................................................18
Front Wheel Bearing – Lubrication .........................................................................19
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication..............................................................................19
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication...................................................................19
Service – Annually........................................................................................................20
Engine ........................................................................................................................20
Fuel Filter...................................................................................................................20
Every Two Years...........................................................................................................20
Storage - Out of Season ..............................................................................................20
Removing Fuel Tank....................................................................................................20
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR..............................................................21-29
Engine Adjustments & Repair.....................................................................................21
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments...................................................................21
Blade Brake Adjustment..............................................................................................21
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment –28” Decks.................................................................22
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness)...................................................23
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness).................................................23
Wheel Brake Adjustment.............................................................................................24
Mower Blade Replacement..........................................................................................25
Blade Sharpening.........................................................................................................25
Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ....................................................................26
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service...............................................................27-29
ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................................29
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................30-31
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...........................................................................................32
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS.......................................................................33
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................34
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
