Snapper HZS15423KVE, HZS18483BVE

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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
Cutting Height Adjustment..................................................................................9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................10-13
Service – After First Five Hours........................................................................10
Change Engine Oil ..........................................................................................10
Check Mower Blade ........................................................................................10
Check Mower Drive Belt .................................................................................11
Check Transaxle Drive Belts..........................................................................11
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours .................................................................11
Check Mower Components............................................................................11
Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication ..............................................................12
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication...............................................................12
Front Wheel Bearings - Lubrication ..............................................................12
Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft .....................................................................12
Parking Brake Pivot Bushings.......................................................................12
Service - Annually...............................................................................................13
Engine ..............................................................................................................13
Air Filter............................................................................................................13
Oil Filter............................................................................................................13
Engine Oil.........................................................................................................13
Transaxle..........................................................................................................13
Fuel Filter .........................................................................................................13
Storage – Out of Season....................................................................................13
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR.............................................................14-21
Engine Adjustments & Repair...........................................................................14
Mower Deck & Components Adjustments.......................................................14
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ...........................................................................14
Mower Drive Belt Replacement.........................................................................14
Belt Removal & Replacement.......................................................................14-15
Blade Brake.........................................................................................................15
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness - Side to Side 48” Deck)..................15-16
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch 48” Deck) ...............................16
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side, 42” & 48” Decks)..............................17
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch, 42” Decks) ............................18
Mower Deck Timing Rod – (42” Decks)............................................................18
Wheel Brake Adjustment ...................................................................................18
Mower Blade Wear Limits..................................................................................19
Blade Sharpening...............................................................................................19
Blade Replacement ............................................................................................19
Battery Removal .................................................................................................20
Battery Installation .............................................................................................20
Battery Service & Charging...............................................................................20
New Battery Preparation...............................................................................20-21
Battery Testing ...................................................................................................21
MOWER SPINDLES (Field Serviceable Spindles)
BEARING REPLACEMENT.................................................................................22
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................23-24
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................24
SERVICE SCHEDULE......................................................................................................25
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................26
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................27-30