Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................ 2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................. 5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ............................................................. 6
SECTION 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS .......................... 7-9
SECTION 3 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................... 10-13
Pre-start Checklist ............................................................................................... 10
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake ..................................... 11-12
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades ...................................................................... 12
Parking Brake ...................................................................................................... 12
Cutting Height Adjustment ................................................................................... 12
Driving & Stopping Machine ................................................................................. 13
SECTION 4 -MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .............................. 14-17
Change Engine Oil ............................................................................................... 14
Check Mower Blade ............................................................................................. 14
Check Mower Drive Belt ...................................................................................... 15
Check Belt Tension .............................................................................................. 15
Service - After every 25 Hours (Engine) .............................................................. 15
Service - After every 25 Hours (Mower Components) ........................................ 15
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication ..................................................................... 15
Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication ...................................................................... 15
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication .................................................................... 16
Transaxle Lubrication ....................................................................................... 16
Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication ..................................................................... 16
Other Lubrication .............................................................................................. 16
Before Operating Machine ................................................................................... 16
Annually - End Of Season ............................................................................... 16-17
Fuel Filter Replacement ....................................................................................... 17
Deck Removal ...................................................................................................... 17
Power Transfer Shaft Removal ............................................................................ 17
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .................................... 18-23
Neutral Position Adjustments ............................................................................... 18
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ............................................................. 18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) ............................................................. 18-19
Parking Brake Adjustment ................................................................................... 19
Engine Adjustments & Repair .............................................................................. 19
Mower Blade Replacement .................................................................................. 20
Blade Sharpening ................................................................................................. 20
Mower Drive Belt & Engine Belt Removal & Replacement ............................. 20-21
Battery Removal ................................................................................................... 21
Battery Installation ................................................................................................ 21
Battery Service & Charging ............................................................................. 21-22
Battery Testing ..................................................................................................... 22
New Battery Preparation ...................................................................................... 22
Mower Spindles (Field Serviceable Spindles) Bearing Replacement .................. 23
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 24-25
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................. 26
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................... 26
WARRANTY ............................................................................................. 27
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 28-31
IMPORTANT
NOTICE: Operator Protective Structures are available as optional kits for the Mid-Mount and Out-Front Z-Rider
machines. These structures, when installed and used properly can offer additional security to the operator
against serious injury in the event of a tip over accident. Operator Protective Structures may be required by
local ordinances. Discuss your mowing application and ordinances with your local Snapper Dealer.