Table Of Contents - Snapper 18HP User Manual

Table of Contents

Safety Rules & Information.................................2
Identification Numbers........................................8
Safety Decals .......................................................9
Safety Interlock System ....................................10
Safety Icons .......................................................11
Features & Controls ..........................................12
Control Functions ..................................................12
Operation ...........................................................14
General Operating Safety .....................................14
Checks Before Starting .........................................14
Starting the Engine ...............................................15
Stopping the Rider & Engine.................................15
Pushing the Rider by Hand ...................................15
Zero Turn Driving Practice.....................................16
Mower Removal & Installation...............................18
Mowing..................................................................19
Mowing Recommendations...................................19
Mowing Methods ...................................................20
Attaching a Trailer..................................................21
Regular Maintenance ........................................22
Schedule ...............................................................22
Lubrication ............................................................23
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................24
Checking Tire Pressures .......................................25
Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................25
Fuel Filter ..............................................................25
Engine Maintenance .............................................25
Check/Fill Transmission Oil ...................................26
Transmission Oil Filter Change .............................26
Battery Maintenance .............................................27
Storage..................................................................27
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......28
Troubleshooting the Rider .....................................28
Troubleshooting the Mower ...................................29
Common Cutting Problems ...................................30
Seat Adjustment....................................................31
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............31
Speed Balancing Adjustment ................................32
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................32
Neutral Adjustment................................................32
Parking Brake Adjustment.....................................33
Suspension Adjustment ........................................34
PTO Clutch Adjustment.........................................35
Blade Brake Check ...............................................35
Mower Deck Leveling ............................................36
Roller Bar Leveling ................................................37
Mower Belt Replacement ......................................37
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement ..............38
Battery Charging ...................................................38
Specifications ....................................................39
Technical Manuals.............................................39
NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
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