Table Of Contents - Snapper SZT18426BVE, SZT20486BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................ 2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION................................................................................... 6-7
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................... 8-12
Pre-start Checklist ...............................................................................................8
Engine Operation..................................................................................................8
Motion Control ................................................................................................ 9-10
Mower Operation ................................................................................................11
Safety Interlock System Checks .......................................................................12
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................... 13-17
Service - After First Five Hours.................................................................. 13-14
Change Engine Oil ..........................................................................................13
Service Air Cleaner .........................................................................................13
Check Mower Blade ........................................................................................13
Check Mower Drive Belt .................................................................................14
Check Transaxle Drive Belt............................................................................14
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours ........................................................... 14-16
Check Engine............................................................................................. 14-15
Check Mower Components............................................................................15
Lubrication................................................................................................. 15-16
Service - Annually ..............................................................................................17
Engine ..............................................................................................................17
Air Filter............................................................................................................17
Oil Filter............................................................................................................17
Engine Oil.........................................................................................................17
Transaxle..........................................................................................................17
Fuel Filter .........................................................................................................17
Storage - Out of Season....................................................................................17
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR............................................................ 18-26
Engine Adjustments & Repair...........................................................................18
Mower Deck & Components Adjustments................................................. 18-22
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ........................................................................18
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement............................................ 18-19
Blade Brake......................................................................................................19
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness - Side to Side 48" Deck)............. 19-20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch 48" Deck)............................20
Mower Deck Timing Rod - (48" Decks) ........................................................20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side, 42" Decks) ....................................21
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Pitch, 42" Decks).........................22
Mower Deck Timing Rod - (42" Decks) ........................................................22
Wheel Brake Adjustment ...................................................................................22
Mower Blade Wear Limits..................................................................................23
Blade Sharpening ...............................................................................................23
Blade Replacement ............................................................................................23
Battery Removal, Installation, Service & Charging.........................................24
New Battery Preparation.............................................................................. 24-25
Battery Testing ...................................................................................................25
Motion Control Adjustments ....................................................................... 25-26
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................ 27-28
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................28
SERVICE SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................29
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................30
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 31-34
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM.................................................................................35
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