Snapper 17 Series

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
Installation of Discharge Deflector ..................................................................... 9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 10-11
Change Engine Oil ............................................................................................. 10
Check Transmission Grease ........................................................................ 10-11
Check Mower Blade ........................................................................................... 11
Check Engine Drive Belt ................................................................................... 11
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt ...................................................................... 11
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 ......................................................................................... 12-13
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 ............................................................................ 14-15
Driven Disc Replacement ............................................................................... 15
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement ................................................................ 16
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement ................................................................... 17
Belt Service ........................................................................................................ 17
Engine Drive Belt Replacement ............................................................... 17-18
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement ....................................................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 19
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 20
WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 20
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 22-25
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.