Snapper 6 Series - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................ 2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ....................................................................................... 6
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 7-10
Pre-start Checklist ........................................................................................... 7-8
Rolling Machine w/o Engine Running ................................................................ 7
Starting & Stopping Engine, Propelling Mower ............................................ 8-9
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades .................................................................... 9
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ........................................................................ 9
Setting & Releasing Parking Brake .................................................................... 9
Cutting Height Adjustment ................................................................................ 10
Safety Interlock System Checks ....................................................................... 10
SECTION 3 -MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................... 11-14
Service - After First Five Hours ........................................................................ 11
Change Engine Oil .......................................................................................... 11
Check Mower Blade ........................................................................................ 11
Check Mower Drive Belt ................................................................................. 12
Check Transaxle Drive Belts .......................................................................... 12
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours ................................................................. 12
Check Engine ............................................................................................. 12-13
Check Mower Components ............................................................................ 13
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication ........................................................ 13-14
Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication ............................................................... 14
Front Wheel Bearings - Lubrication .............................................................. 14
Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft ..................................................................... 14
Parking Brake Pivot Bushings ....................................................................... 14
Service - Annually .............................................................................................. 15
Engine .............................................................................................................. 15
Air Filter ............................................................................................................ 15
Oil Filter ............................................................................................................ 15
Engine Oil ......................................................................................................... 15
Transaxle .......................................................................................................... 15
Fuel Filter ......................................................................................................... 15
Storage - Out of Season .................................................................................... 15
SECTION 4 -ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ............................................................ 16-23
Engine Adjustments & Repair ........................................................................... 16
Mower Deck & Components Adjustments ....................................................... 16
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ........................................................................... 16
Mower Drive Belt Replacement ......................................................................... 16
Belt Removal & Replacement ...................................................................... 16-17
Blade Brake ......................................................................................................... 17
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness - Side to Side 48" Deck) ................ 17-18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch 48" Deck) ............................... 18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side, 42" & 48" Decks) ............................. 19
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch, 42" Decks) ............................ 20
Mower Deck Timing Rod - (42" Decks) ........................................................... 20
Wheel Brake Adjustment ................................................................................... 20
Mower Blade Wear Limits .................................................................................. 21
Blade Sharpening ............................................................................................... 21
Blade Replacement ............................................................................................ 21
Battery Removal, Installation, Service & Charging ......................................... 22
New Battery Preparation .............................................................................. 22-23
Battery Testing ................................................................................................... 23
Joystick Adjustments ........................................................................................ 24
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................ 25-26
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ...................................................................... 26
SERVICE SCHEDULE ...................................................................................................... 27
WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................... 28
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 29-32
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM ................................................................................. 33