Table Of Contents - Snapper 0 Series Operator's Manual

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