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
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ....................................................................... 7
Handle Height Adjustment.................................................................................. 7
Cutting Height Adjustment ................................................................................ .7
Recycling Operation............................................................................................ 8
Installation of Grass Catcher.............................................................................. 8
Installation of Discharge Deflector .................................................................... 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
Engine Drive Belt Replacement ...............................................................16-17
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement....................................................... 17
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 18
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 19
Maintenance/Replacement Parts...................................................................... 19
DECAL IDENTIFICATION..................................................................20-21
WARRANTY............................................................................................ 22
The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and
may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper deale
questions.
