Table Of Contents - Snapper 18 Series Operator's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................... 2 - 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ....................................................................................... 6
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 7-11
Pre-start Checklist ................................................................................................ 7
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades ................................................................ 7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ........................................................................ 8
Handle Height Adjustment .................................................................................. 8
Cutting Height Adjustment .................................................................................. 8
Recycling Operation ............................................................................................. 9
Installation of Grass Catcher (Door Type) ................................................... 9-10
Installation of Grass Catcher (Slide Closure Type) ........................................ 10
Installation of Discharge Deflector & Recycling Cover .................................. 11
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 12-13
Change Engine Oil .............................................................................................. 12
Check Transmission Grease ....................................................................... 12-13
Check Mower Blade ........................................................................................... 13
Check Engine Drive Belt .................................................................................... 13
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt ...................................................................... 13
Service - Annually .............................................................................................. 13
Engine .............................................................................................................. 13
Air Filter ............................................................................................................ 13
Engine Oil ......................................................................................................... 13
Storage Procedure ............................................................................................. 13
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ............................................................ 14-21
Mower Blade Replacement ................................................................................ 14
Blade Sharpening ......................................................................................... 14-15
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment ...................................................................... 15
Driven and Drive Disc Service .................................................................... 16-19
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc ............................................................ 16
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement ................................................................. 16
Driven Disc Adjustment ............................................................................ 16-17
Driven Disc Replacement ......................................................................... 17-18
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement ................................................................ 18
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement .................................................................... 19
Belt Service ................................................................................................... 19-20
Engine Drive Belt Replacement ............................................................... 19-20
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement ....................................................... 20
Battery Service ................................................................................................... 21
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................... 22
SERVICE SCHEDULE ...................................................................................................... 23
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ...................................................................... 23
WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................... 24
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 25-28
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM ................................................................................. 29