Snapper 17 Series User Manual

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.

Snapper 17 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	17 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English