Riding Mower Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ...................................................................................6-8
Decals / Symbols ........................................................................................................7-8
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................9-15
Pre-start Checklist ........................................................................................................9
Operator’s Seat Adjustment ......................................................................................... 9
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive..............................................10-14
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades.......................................................................12-13
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ..........................................................................12-13
Parking Brake............................................................................................................... 14
Cutting Height Adjustment .........................................................................................14
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ..................................................................................... 15
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................16-21
Service – After First 5 Hours ......................................................................................16
Change Engine Oil....................................................................................................16
Service Engine Air Cleaner......................................................................................16
Check Mower Blade ................................................................................................. 16
Check Blade Drive Belt ............................................................................................ 17
Check Blade Brake................................................................................................... 17
Service Brake / Park Brake......................................................................................17
Check Interlock System........................................................................................... 18
Reverse Lockout Mechanism.................................................................................. 18
Lubrication – Grease Fittings – Overview .............................................................18
Service – Every 25 Operating Hours.....................................................................18-21
Check Engine............................................................................................................ 18
Battery Fluid Level ................................................................................................... 19
Mower Deck Levelness............................................................................................19
Clean Mower Deck....................................................................................................19
Mower Blade Spindle – Lubrication .......................................................................19
Mower Deck Linkage – Lubrication........................................................................19
Front Wheel Bearing – Lubrication.........................................................................19
Shift Lever – Lubrication .........................................................................................19
Rear Axle Bearing – Lubrication............................................................................. 20
Differential / Chain Case – Lubrication ..................................................................20
Service – Annually....................................................................................................... 21
Engine........................................................................................................................21
Fuel Filter................................................................................................................... 21
Every Two Years..........................................................................................................21
Storage - Out of Season..............................................................................................21
Removing Fuel Tank....................................................................................................21
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .............................................................22-30
Engine Adjustments & Repair .................................................................................... 22
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments..................................................................22
Blade Brake Adjustment .............................................................................................22
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment –28” Decks................................................................23
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness) .................................................. 24
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness)................................................24
Wheel Brake Adjustment ............................................................................................ 25
Mower Blade Replacement.........................................................................................26
Blade Sharpening ........................................................................................................ 26
Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement.................................................................... 27
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service..............................................................28-30
ACCESSORIES................................................................................................................ 30
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................31-32
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE........................................................................................... 33
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS...................................................................... 34
WARRANTY .....................................................................................................................35
IMPORTANT: The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and
may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions