TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................... 2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................... 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ....................................................................... 5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 6-12
Pre-start Checklist ......................................................................................................... 6
Operator's Seat Adjustment .......................................................................................... 6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive ................................................ 7-10
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades ......................................................................... 9-10
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ............................................................................. 9-10
Parking Brake ............................................................................................................... 11
Cutting Height Adjustment .......................................................................................... 11
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ...................................................................................... 12
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 13-18
Service -After First 5 Hours .................................................................................. 13-15
Change Engine Oil .................................................................................................... 13
Service Engine Air Cleaner ...................................................................................... 13
Check Mower Blade .................................................................................................. 13
Check Blade Drive Belt ............................................................................................. 14
Blade Brake ............................................................................................................... 14
Service Brake / Park Brake ....................................................................................... 14
Check Interlock System ............................................................................................ 14
Reverse Lockout Mechanism .................................................................................. 15
Lubrication - Grease Fittings .................................................................................. 15
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours ..................................................................... 15-17
Battery Fluid Level .................................................................................................... 15
Mower Deck Levelness ............................................................................................. 15
Clean Mower Deck .................................................................................................... 15
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication ......................................................................... 15
Mower Deck Linkage- Lubrication ......................................................................... 15
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication .......................................................................... 16
Rear Axle Bearing - Lubrication .............................................................................. 16
Differential / Chain Case- Lubrication .............................................................. 16-17
Service - Annually ........................................................................................................ 17
Engine ........................................................................................................................ 17
Fuel Filter ................................................................................................................... 17
Every Two Years ........................................................................................................... 17
Storage - Out of Season .............................................................................................. 17
Removing Fuel Tank .................................................................................................... 18
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ............................................... 19-27
Engine Adjustments & Repair ..................................................................................... 19
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ................................................................... 19
Blade Brake Adjustment .............................................................................................. 19
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness) ................................................... 20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness) ................................................. 20
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment - 28" & 30" Decks ..................................................... 21
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components ....................................................................... 22
Service Brake/ParkBrake Adjustment ........................................................................ 22
Mower Blade Replacement .......................................................................................... 23
Blade Sharpening ......................................................................................................... 23
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement - 28" 30" & 33" Decks ............................ 24
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service ............................................................... 25-27
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................ 27
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 28-29
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 30
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................................ 31
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................... 32
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE .......................................................................... 33-36
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.