TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................. 2 & 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .............................................................. 5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 6-8
Pre-start Checklist ...................................................................................................... 6
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades ................................................................... 6-7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive .............................................................................. 7
Handle Height Adjustment ......................................................................................... 7
Cutting Height Adjustment ........................................................................................ 8
Recycling Operation ................................................................................................... 8
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .................................. 9-10
Change Engine Oil...................................................................................................... 9
Check Transmission Grease ................................................................................ 9-10
Check Mower Blade ................................................................................................. 10
Check Engine Drive Belt .......................................................................................... 10
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt ............................................................................ 10
Service - Annually ..................................................................................................... 10
Engine ................................................................................................................... 10
Air Filter ................................................................................................................ 10
Engine Oil ............................................................................................................. 10
Storage Procedure ................................................................................................... 10
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .................................... 11-17
Mower Blade Replacement ...................................................................................... 11
Blade Sharpening ................................................................................................ 11-12
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment ............................................................................ 12
Driven and Drive Disc Service ................................................................................ 13
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc ................................................................. 13
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement ...................................................................... 13
Driven Disc Adjustment ................................................................................. 13-14
Driven Disc Replacement .............................................................................. 14-15
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement ..................................................................... 15
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement ........................................................................ 16
Belt Service .......................................................................................................... 16-17
Engine Drive Belt Replacement .................................................................... 16-17
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement ............................................................ 17
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 18
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 19
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ............................................................................ 19
WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 20
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 21-24
!IMPORTANT !
The pictures and illustrations in this manual are provided for
reference only and may differ slightly from your specific model.
Contact your local SNAPPER dealer if you have questions.