Table Of Contents - Snapper 13HP Operator's Manual

Safety Rules & Information ................................2
Identification Numbers .......................................5
Safety Decals & Icons.........................................6
Features & Controls ............................................8
Control Functions....................................................8
Safety Interlock System ..........................................9
Operation ...........................................................10
General Operating Safety .....................................10
Checks Before Starting .........................................10
Starting the Engine ...............................................10
Driving the Mower .................................................10
Operating On A Slope...........................................11
Stopping the Mower ..............................................11
Mowing..................................................................13
Pushing the Mower by Hand.................................13
Storage..................................................................12
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................12
WARNING
You must read, understand and comply with all
safety and operating instructions in this manual
before attempting to set-up and operate your
machine.
Failure to comply with all safety and operating
instructions can result in loss of machine control,
serious personal injury to you and / or
bystanders, and risk of equipment and property
damage. The triangle in the text signifies
important cautions or warnings which must be
followed.

Table of Contents

Regular Maintenance ........................................13
Maintenance Schedule .........................................13
Checking Tire Pressure.........................................13
Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................14
Fuel Filter ..............................................................14
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................14
Check / Change Air Filter......................................14
Replace Spark Plug ..............................................14
Transmission Maintenance ...................................14
Lubrication ............................................................15
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................16
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......18
Troubleshooting the Mower ...................................18
Troubleshooting the Mower Deck..........................19
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................20
Deck Leveling Adjustment.....................................21
Belt Removal and Replacement ...........................22
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............23
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................24
NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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