Snapper HZS14331BVE, HZS14381BVE, HZS15421KVE, HZS15422KVE, HZS18482BVE - Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.......................................................................................5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................6-9
Pre-start Checklist ............................................................................................6-7
Rolling Machine w/o Engine Running................................................................6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Propelling Mower .............................................7-8
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades ....................................................................8
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive........................................................................8
Setting & Releasing Parking Brake.....................................................................8
Adjusting Cutting Height .....................................................................................9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................10-13
Changing Engine Oil..........................................................................................10
Checking Mower Blade......................................................................................10
Checking Mower Drive Belt...............................................................................11
Checking Belt Tension.......................................................................................11
After Every 25 Operating Hours........................................................................11
Check Mower Components ...............................................................................11
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication.....................................................................12
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication....................................................................12
Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft.........................................................................12
Annually (End of Each Season) ........................................................................13
Engine ..............................................................................................................13
Air Filter............................................................................................................13
Oil Filter............................................................................................................13
Engine Oil.........................................................................................................13
Transaxle..........................................................................................................13
Fuel Filter .........................................................................................................13
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR.............................................................14-21
Neutral Position Adjustments ...........................................................................14
Mower Deck Belt Adjustment............................................................................14
Mower Drive Belt Replacement.........................................................................14
Blade Brake Adjustment ....................................................................................15
Mower Blade Adjustment..............................................................................15-16
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness - Side to side 48” Deck).......................15
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch 48” Deck) ...............................16
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side, 33”, 38” & 42” Decks)......................17
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch 33” Deck) ...............................17
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch, 38”, 42” Decks).....................18
Mower Deck Timing Rod....................................................................................18
Wheel Brake Adjustment ...................................................................................18
Mower Blade Repair/Replacement...............................................................18-19
Battery Removal .................................................................................................19
Battery Installation .............................................................................................19
Battery Service & Charging..........................................................................20-21
New Battery Preparation....................................................................................20
Battery Testing ..............................................................................................20-21
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................21-22
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................22
SERVICE SCHEDULE......................................................................................................23
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................24
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................25-28