Snapper 381451HBVE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.............................................................. 5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................6-11
Pre-start Checklist......................................................................................................... 6
Operators Seat Adjustment .......................................................................................... 6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive................................................7-11
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades......................................................................... 9-10
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ............................................................................ 9-10
Parking Brake............................................................................................................... 11
Cutting Height Adjustment ......................................................................................... 11
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...............................12-16
Service - After First 5 Hours .................................................................................. 12-15
Change Engine Oil.................................................................................................... 12
Service Engine Air Cleaner...................................................................................... 12
Check Mower Blade ................................................................................................. 13
Check Blade Drive Belt ............................................................................................ 13
Check Engine To Deck Belt..................................................................................... 13
Check Deck Belt ....................................................................................................... 13
Check Blade Brake................................................................................................... 14
Check Transmission ................................................................................................ 14
Check Service Brake / Park Brake .......................................................................... 14
Check Interlock System........................................................................................... 14
Lubrication - Grease Fittings .............................................................................14-15
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours.......................................................................... 16
Service - Annually........................................................................................................ 16
Storage - Out Of Season ............................................................................................. 16
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR.....................................17-24
Engine Adjustments & Repair .................................................................................... 17
Mower Blade Replacement......................................................................................... 17
Blade Sharpening ........................................................................................................ 17
Mower Blade Drive Belt Adjustment & Replacement..........................................17-18
Engine To Deck Belt Adjustment ................................................................17-19
Engine To Deck Belt Replacement................................................................... 19
Deck Belt Replacement ................................................................................19-20
Mower Blade Brake Adjustment................................................................................. 20
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement...................................................................... 20
Mower Deck Level Adjustment................................................................................... 21
Service Brake / Park Brake Adjustment..................................................................... 21
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service .............................................................. 22-23
Battery Storage............................................................................................................ 23
Battery Testing........................................................................................................ 23-24
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................25-26
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.................................................................. 27
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................. 27
WARRANTY............................................................................................ 28
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ................................................................29-32