Snapper SERIES 18 281318BE - Table of Contents

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
Operator's Seat Adjustment .......................................................................................... 6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive ................................................ 7-10
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
Change Engine Oil .................................................................................................... 12
Service Engine Air Cleaner ...................................................................................... 12
Check Mower Blade ............................................................................................. 12-13
Check Blade Drive Belt ............................................................................................. 13
Blade Brake ............................................................................................................... 13
Service Brake / Park Brake ....................................................................................... 13
Check Interlock System ............................................................................................ 13
Lubrication - Grease Fittings .................................................................................. 14
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours .......................................................................... 14
Battery Fluid Level .................................................................................................... 14
Mower Deck Levelness ............................................................................................. 14
Clean Mower Deck .................................................................................................... 14
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication ......................................................................... 14
Mower Deck Linkage- Lubrication ......................................................................... 14
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication .......................................................................... 14
Rear Axle Bearing - Lubrication .............................................................................. 15
Differential / Chain Case- Lubrication ................................................................... 15
Service - Annually ........................................................................................................ 16
Engine ........................................................................................................................ 16
Fuel Filter ................................................................................................................... 16
Every Two Years ........................................................................................................... 16
Storage - Out of Season .............................................................................................. 16
Removing Fuel Tank .................................................................................................... 16
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ............................................... 17-25
Engine Adjustments & Repair ..................................................................................... 17
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ................................................................... 17
Blade Brake Adjustment .............................................................................................. 17
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness) ................................................... 18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness) ................................................. 18
Cutting Height Adjustment .......................................................................................... 19
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components ....................................................................... 19
Wheel Brake Adjustment ........................................................................................ 19-20
Mower Blade Replacement .......................................................................................... 21
Blade Sharpening ......................................................................................................... 21
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement .................................................................. 22
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service ............................................................... 23-25
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................ 25
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 26-27
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 28
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................................ 29
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................... 30
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE .......................................................................... 31-34