Table Of Contents - Snapper 281222BE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................... 2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................... 4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ....................................................................... 5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................. 6-12
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
Reverse Lockout Mechanism......................................................................................12
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 13-18
Service - After First 5 Hours ..................................................................................13-15
Change Engine Oil ....................................................................................................13
Service Engine Air Cleaner ......................................................................................13
Check Mower Blade ..................................................................................................13
Check Blade Drive Belt.............................................................................................14
Blade Brake ...............................................................................................................14
Service Brake / Park Brake.......................................................................................14
Check Interlock System............................................................................................14
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ..................................................................................15
Lubrication - Grease Fittings ..................................................................................15
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours .....................................................................15-17
Battery Fluid Level ....................................................................................................15
Mower Deck Levelness.............................................................................................15
Clean Mower Deck ....................................................................................................15
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication.........................................................................15
Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication.........................................................................15
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication ..........................................................................16
Rear Axle Bearing - Lubrication..............................................................................16
Differential / Chain Case - Lubrication ..............................................................16-17
Service - Annually........................................................................................................17
Engine ........................................................................................................................17
Fuel Filter ...................................................................................................................17
Every Two Years...........................................................................................................17
Storage - Out of Season..............................................................................................17
Removing Fuel Tank ....................................................................................................18
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ............................................... 19-27
Engine Adjustments & Repair.....................................................................................19
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments...................................................................19
Blade Brake Adjustment ..............................................................................................19
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness) ...................................................20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness) .................................................20
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment - 28" & 30" Decks .....................................................21
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components .......................................................................22
Service Brake/ParkBrake Adjustment ........................................................................22
Mower Blade Replacement..........................................................................................23
Blade Sharpening.........................................................................................................23
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement - 28" 30" & 33" Decks............................24
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service...............................................................25-27
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................ 27
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 28-29
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE............................................................................ 30
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS........................................................ 31
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................... 32
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE.......................................................................... 33-36
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.

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