Table Of Contents - Snapper 2812523BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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, Blade & 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 ........................................................14-19
Service - After First 5 Hours .................................................................................14-16
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 ........................................................................................... 16
Reverse Lockout Mechanism.................................................................................. 16
Lubrication - Grease Fittings - Overview ............................................................. 16
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours.....................................................................16-18
Check Engine............................................................................................................ 16
Battery Fluid Level ................................................................................................... 17
Mower Deck Levelness ............................................................................................ 17
Clean Mower Deck.................................................................................................... 17
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication ....................................................................... 17
Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication ........................................................................ 17
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication......................................................................... 17
Shift Lever - Lubrication ......................................................................................... 17
Rear Axle Bearing - Lubrication............................................................................. 18
Differential / Chain Case - Lubrication .................................................................. 18
Service - Annually ....................................................................................................... 18
Engine........................................................................................................................ 19
Fuel Filter................................................................................................................... 19
Every Two Years .......................................................................................................... 19
Storage - Out of Season ............................................................................................. 19
Removing Fuel Tank.................................................................................................... 19
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .............................................................20-28
Engine Adjustments & Repair .................................................................................... 20
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments .................................................................. 20
Blade Brake Adjustment ............................................................................................. 20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness) .................................................. 21
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness) ................................................ 21
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment - 28" & 30" Decks..................................................... 22
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components ...................................................................... 23
Service Brake/Park Brake Adjustment ...................................................................... 23
Mower Blade Replacement ......................................................................................... 24
Blade Sharpening ........................................................................................................ 24
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement - 28" 30" & 33" Decks ........................... 25
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service ..............................................................26-28
ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................. 28
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................29-30
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE........................................................................................... 31
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS...................................................................... 32
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................... 33
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................34-37
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM ................................................................................ 38
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