Snapper 13 Series User 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.........................................6-8
Pre-start Checklist ............................................................................................... 6
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blade.................................................................. 6
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..................................9-12
Change Engine Oil............................................................................................... 9
Check Transmission Grease............................................................................. 10
Check Mower Blade........................................................................................... 10
Check Engine Drive Belt ................................................................................... 10
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt...................................................................... 10
Service – Annually ............................................................................................. 11
Engine.............................................................................................................. 11
Air Filter ........................................................................................................... 11
Engine Oil........................................................................................................ 11
Storage Procedure............................................................................................. 11
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR....................................12-18
Mower Blade Replacement ............................................................................... 12
Blade Sharpening .............................................................................................. 12
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment...................................................................... 13
Driven and Drive Disc Service.....................................................................13-17
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc............................................................ 14
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement................................................................. 14
Driven Disc Adjustment ............................................................................ 14-15
Driven Disc Replacement.......................................................................... 15-16
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement ................................................................ 16
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement ................................................................... 17
Belt Service ................................................................................................... 17-18
Engine Drive Belt Replacement ............................................................... 17-18
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement....................................................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 19
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 20
Maintenance/Replacement Parts...................................................................... 20
WARRANTY............................................................................................ 21
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ................................................................22-25
! IMPORTANT !
The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ
slightly from your specific model. Contact your local SNAPPER dealer if you have
questions.

Snapper 13 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	13 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English