Snapper 17 Series Safety Instructions And Operator's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................... 2 & 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ...................................................................................... 5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................. 6-9
Pre-start Checklist ............................................................................................... 6
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades ............................................................. 6-7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ....................................................................... 7
Adjusting Handle Height ..................................................................................... 7
Adjusting Cutting Height ..................................................................................... 8
Locking and Unlocking Swivel Wheel ............................................................... 8
Recycling Operation ............................................................................................ 8
Grass Catcher Installation .................................................................................. 9
Adapter Plug Installation ..................................................................................... 9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ 10-11
Changing Engine Oil .......................................................................................... 10
Checking Transmission Grease .................................................................. 10-11
Checking Mower Blade ..................................................................................... 11
Checking Engine Drive Belt .............................................................................. 11
Checking Transmission Poly-V Belt ................................................................ 11
Annually (End of Each Season) ........................................................................ 11
Engine .............................................................................................................. 11
Air Filter ........................................................................................................... 11
Engine Oil ........................................................................................................ 11
Storage Procedure ............................................................................................. 11
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ............................................................. 12-18
Mower Blade Repair/Replacement ................................................................... 12
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment ...................................................................... 13
Driven and Drive Disc Service .......................................................................... 13
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc ............................................................ 14
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement ................................................................. 14
Driven Disc Adjustment ................................................................................. 14
Driven Disc Replacement ............................................................................... 15
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement ................................................................ 16
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement ................................................................... 16
Belt Service ........................................................................................................ 16
Engine Drive Belt Replacement ............................................................... 16-17
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement ....................................................... 17
Battery Service ................................................................................................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................... 19
SERVICE SCHEDULE ...................................................................................................... 20
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................................................................... 20
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................... 21
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 22-25
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM ................................................................................ 26
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.

Snapper 17 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	17 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English