Table Of Contents - Snapper 421620BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .......................................................................................5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................6-12
Pre-start Checklist .........................................................................................................6
Operator's Seat Adjustment..........................................................................................6
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Wheel Drive ..............................................7-10
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades .........................................................................9-10
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive.............................................................................9-10
Parking Brake ...............................................................................................................11
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................11
Reverse Lockout Mechanism......................................................................................12
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................13-17
Service - After First 5 Hours .......................................................................................13
Change Engine Oil ....................................................................................................13
Service Engine Air Cleaner ......................................................................................13
Check Mower Blade ..................................................................................................13
Check Blade Drive Belt.............................................................................................14
Blade Brake ...............................................................................................................14
Service Brake / Park Brake.......................................................................................14
Check Interlock System............................................................................................14
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ..................................................................................15
Lubrication - Grease Fittings ..................................................................................15
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours ..........................................................................15
Battery Fluid Level ....................................................................................................15
Mower Deck Levelness.............................................................................................15
Clean Mower Deck ....................................................................................................15
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication ........................................................................15
Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication.........................................................................15
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication .........................................................................15
Rear Axle Bearing - Lubrication..............................................................................15
Differential / Chain Case - Lubrication ...................................................................16
Service - Annually ........................................................................................................16
Engine ........................................................................................................................16
Fuel Filter ...................................................................................................................16
Every Two Years...........................................................................................................17
Storage - Out of Season..............................................................................................17
Removing Fuel Tank ....................................................................................................17
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ..............................................................18-27
Engine Adjustments & Repair.....................................................................................18
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments...................................................................18
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment .....................................................................................18
Blade Brake Adjustment ..............................................................................................18
Mower Blade Adjustment ............................................................................................18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness) ...................................................19
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness) .................................................20
Cutting Height Adjustment..........................................................................................20
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components .......................................................................21
Clutch - Starting Motion Adjustment.........................................................................21
Wheel Brake Adjustment ........................................................................................21-22
Mower Blade Replacement..........................................................................................22
Blade Sharpening.........................................................................................................23
Blade Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ...............................................................23-24
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service...............................................................25-27
ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................................27
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................28-29
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...........................................................................................30
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS.......................................................................30
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................31
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................32-35
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