Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.......................................................................................6
SECTION 2 –SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS ....................................................7-8
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................9-12
Pre-start Checklist ...............................................................................................9
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake....................................10
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades ..................................................................10
Parking Brake .....................................................................................................11
Cutting Height Adjustment................................................................................12
Driving & Stopping Machine .............................................................................12
SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................13-17
Change Engine Oil..............................................................................................13
Check Mower Blade ...........................................................................................13
Check Mower Drive Belt ....................................................................................14
Check Belt Tension ............................................................................................14
Service – After every 25 Hours (Engine Components) ...................................14
Service – After every 25 Hours (Mower Components)....................................14
Lubrication.....................................................................................................14-15
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication .................................................................15
Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication..................................................................14
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication ................................................................15
Transaxle Lubrication.....................................................................................15
Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication .................................................................15
Other Lubrication............................................................................................15
Before Operating Machine.................................................................................15
Annually - End of Season .............................................................................15-17
Engine Service....................................................................................................16
Fuel Filter Replacement.....................................................................................16
Deck Removal................................................................................................16-17
Power Transfer Shaft Removal .........................................................................17
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .............................................................18-23
Neutral Position Adjustments ...........................................................................18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)..........................................................18-19
Parking Brake Adjustment.................................................................................20
Engine Adjustments & Repair...........................................................................20
Mower Blade Replacement...........................................................................20-21
Mower Blade Sharpening ..................................................................................21
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement.....................................................21
Battery Removal .................................................................................................22
Battery Installation .............................................................................................22
Battery Service & Charging...............................................................................22
Battery Testing ...................................................................................................23
New Battery Preparation....................................................................................23
Mower Spindle Bearing Replacement ..............................................................24
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................25-26
SERVICE SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................27
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................27
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................28
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................29-32
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM.................................................................................33
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.