Snapper 421823BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 125

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................ 2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ...................................................................................... 6
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 7-13
Pre-start Checklist ........................................................................................................ 7
Operator's Seat Adjustment ......................................................................................... 7
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Wheel Drive .............................................. 8-11
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades ....................................................................... 10-11
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive .......................................................................... 10-11
Parking Brake ............................................................................................................... 12
Cutting Height Adjustment ......................................................................................... 12
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ..................................................................................... 13
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 14-20
Service - After First 5 Hours ...................................................................................... 14
Change Engine Oil .................................................................................................... 14
Service Engine Air Cleaner ...................................................................................... 14
Check Mower Blade ................................................................................................. 14
Check Blade Drive Belt ............................................................................................ 15
Blade Brake ............................................................................................................... 15
Service Brake / Park Brake ...................................................................................... 15
Check Interlock System ...................................................................................... 15-16
Reverse Lockout Mechanism .................................................................................. 16
Lubrication - Grease Fittings - Overview ............................................................. 16
Service- Every 25 Operating Hours .......................................................................... 16
Check Engine ....................................................................................................... 16-17
Battery Fluid Level ................................................................................................... 17
Mower Deck Levelness ............................................................................................ 17
Clean Mower Deck .................................................................................................... 17
Shift Lever - Lubrication ......................................................................................... 17
Mower Blade Spindle- Lubrication .................................................................. 17-18
Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication ........................................................................ 18
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication ......................................................................... 18
Rear Axle Bearing - Lubrication ............................................................................. 18
Differential / Chain Case - Lubrication .................................................................. 18
Service - Annually ........................................................................................................ 19
Engine ........................................................................................................................ 19
Fuel Filter ................................................................................................................... 19
Every Two Years .......................................................................................................... 19
Storage - Out of Season ............................................................................................. 20
Removing Fuel Tank .................................................................................................... 20
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ............................................................. 21-30
Engine Adjustments & Repair .................................................................................... 21
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments .................................................................. 21
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ..................................................................................... 21
Blade Brake Adjustment ............................................................................................. 21
Mower Blade Adjustment ............................................................................................ 22
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness) .................................................. 22
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness) ................................................ 23
Cutting Height Adjustment ......................................................................................... 23
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components ...................................................................... 24
Clutch - Starting Motion Adjustment ........................................................................ 24
Service Brake/Park Brake Adjustment ................................................................. 24-25
Mower Blade Replacement ......................................................................................... 25
Blade Sharpening ........................................................................................................ 26
Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ............................................................... 26-27
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service .............................................................. 28-29
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................ 30
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................ 31-32
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........................................................................................... 33
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................................................................... 33
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................... 34
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 35-38
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM ................................................................................ 39
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.