Snapper 16 Series - Table of Contents

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
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ....................................................................... 7
Handle Height Adjustment .................................................................................. 7
Cutting Height Adjustment ................................................................................. 7
Recycling Operation ............................................................................................ 8
Baffle Adjustment ................................................................................................ 8
Installation of Grass Catcher .............................................................................. 8
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .................................. 9-10
Change Engine Oil ............................................................................................... 9
Check Transmission Grease .......................................................................... 9-10
Check Mower Blade ........................................................................................... 10
Check Engine Drive Belt ................................................................................... 10
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt ...................................................................... 10
Service - Annually .............................................................................................. 10
Engine .............................................................................................................. 10
Air Filter ........................................................................................................... 10
Engine Oil ........................................................................................................ 10
Storage Procedure ............................................................................................. 10
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .................................... 11-17
Mower Blade Replacement ............................................................................... 11
Blade Sharpening ......................................................................................... 11-12
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment ...................................................................... 12
Driven and Drive Disc Service .......................................................................... 12
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc ............................................................ 13
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement ................................................................. 13
Driven Disc Adjustment ............................................................................ 13-14
Driven Disc Replacement ............................................................................... 14
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement ................................................................ 15
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement ................................................................... 16
Belt Service ........................................................................................................ 16
Engine Drive Belt Replacement ............................................................... 16-17
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement ....................................................... 17
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 18
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 19
WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 20
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 21-24