Snapper 18 Series - Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................... 2 - 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.......................................................................................6
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................... 7-11
Pre-start Checklist................................................................................................7
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades................................................................7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive........................................................................8
Handle Height Adjustment ..................................................................................8
Cutting Height Adjustment..................................................................................8
Recycling Operation.............................................................................................9
Installation of Grass Catcher (Door Type)................................................... 9-10
Installation of Grass Catcher (Slide Closure Type) ........................................10
Installation of Discharge Deflector & Recycling Cover..................................11
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 12-13
Change Engine Oil..............................................................................................12
Check Transmission Grease....................................................................... 12-13
Check Mower Blade ...........................................................................................13
Check Engine Drive Belt....................................................................................13
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt ......................................................................13
Service - Annually ..............................................................................................13
Engine ..............................................................................................................13
Air Filter............................................................................................................13
Engine Oil.........................................................................................................13
Storage Procedure .............................................................................................13
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR............................................................ 14-21
Mower Blade Replacement................................................................................14
Blade Sharpening......................................................................................... 14-15
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment ......................................................................15
Driven and Drive Disc Service .................................................................... 16-19
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc............................................................16
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement.................................................................16
Driven Disc Adjustment............................................................................ 16-17
Driven Disc Replacement......................................................................... 17-18
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement ................................................................18
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement....................................................................19
Belt Service................................................................................................... 19-20
Engine Drive Belt Replacement............................................................... 19-20
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement .......................................................20
Battery Service ...................................................................................................21
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................22
SERVICE SCHEDULE......................................................................................................23
Maintenance/Replacement Parts......................................................................23
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................24
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 25-28
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM.................................................................................29