Table Of Contents - Snapper 21 Series 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, Blades &
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 ... 13-17
Service - After First 5 Hours ...................................13
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 .......................................... 14
Lubrication - Grease Fittings.......................................... 15
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours...........................15-16
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.................................. 15
Rear Axle Bearing - Lubrication ..................................... 16
Differential / Chain Case - Lubrication ........................... 16
Service - Annually............................................................ 17
Engine ............................................................................... 17
Fuel Filter ......................................................................... 17
Every Two Years ............................................................... 17
Storage - Out of Season................................................... 17
Removing Fuel Tank ........................................................ 17

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SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ..........18-26
Engine Adjustments & Repair......................................... 18
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments ....................... 18
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ......................................... 18
Blade Brake Adjustment.................................................. 18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness) .. 19-20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness) ..... 20
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components ........................... 21
Wheel Brake Adjustment ................................................. 21
Mower Blade Replacement.............................................. 22
Blade Sharpening............................................................. 22
Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ........................ 23
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service ................... 24-26
ACCESSORIES ............................................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................27-28
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .......................................29
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................30
WARRANTY..................................................................31
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE .....................................32-35