Table Of Contents - Snapper MR216517B 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............................................................... 6-10
Pre-start Checklist................................................................................................6
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades ............................................................ 6-7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ........................................................................7
Handle Height Adjustment ..................................................................................8
Cutting Height Adjustment..................................................................................8
Recycling Operation.............................................................................................9
Installation of Grass Catcher (Door Type) ................................................... 9-10
Installation of Grass Catcher (Slide Closure Type) ........................................10
Installation of Discharge Deflector & Recycling Cover ..................................11
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 12-13
Change Engine Oil..............................................................................................12
Check Transmission Grease .............................................................................12
Check Mower Blade ...........................................................................................13
Check Engine Drive Belt....................................................................................13
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt ......................................................................13
Service - Annually ..............................................................................................13
Engine ..............................................................................................................13
Air Filter............................................................................................................13
Engine Oil.........................................................................................................13
Storage Procedure .............................................................................................13
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR............................................................ 14-20
Mower Blade Replacement................................................................................14
Blade Sharpening ......................................................................................... 14-15
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment ......................................................................15
Driven and Drive Disc Service ..........................................................................15
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc ............................................................16
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement .................................................................16
Driven Disc Adjustment............................................................................ 16-17
Driven Disc Replacement ......................................................................... 17-18
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement ................................................................18
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement....................................................................19
Belt Service .........................................................................................................19
Engine Drive Belt Replacement ............................................................... 19-20
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement .......................................................20
Battery Service ...................................................................................................21
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................22
SERVICE SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................23
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................23
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................24
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 25-28
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM.................................................................................29
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.
IMPORTANT
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