Table Of Contents - Snapper YZ145332BVE, YZ145382BVE 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..................................................................6-9
Pre-start Checklist ............................................................................................6-7
Rolling Machine w/o Engine Running ................................................................6
Starting Engine .....................................................................................................7
Starting & Stopping Engine, Mower Blades ......................................................8
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ........................................................................8
Setting & Releasing Parking Brake.....................................................................8
Cutting Height Adjustment ..................................................................................9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................10-13
Service - After First 5 Hours ..............................................................................10
Change Engine Oil ..........................................................................................10
Check Mower Blade ........................................................................................10
Check Mower Drive Belt .................................................................................11
Check Transaxle Drive Belts..........................................................................11
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours .................................................................11
Check Mower Components .......................................................................11-12
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication ...............................................................12
Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication ...............................................................12
Front Wheel Bearings - Lubrication ..............................................................12
Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft - Lubrication ..............................................12
Parking Brake Pivot Bushings - Lubrication ................................................13
Service - Annually..............................................................................................13
Engine ..............................................................................................................13
Air Filter............................................................................................................13
Oil Filter............................................................................................................13
Engine Oil.........................................................................................................13
Transaxle..........................................................................................................13
Fuel Filter .........................................................................................................13
Storage - Out of Season.....................................................................................13
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .............................................................14-21
Neutral Position Adjustments ...........................................................................14
Engine Adjustments & Repair ...........................................................................14
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments .........................................................14
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ...........................................................................15
Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement ................................................15-16
Blade Brake.........................................................................................................16
Adjusting Mower Blade.................................................................................16-17
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Side to Side .........................................18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Front to Rear .......................................19
Mower Deck Timing Rod....................................................................................19
Wheel Brake Adjustment ...................................................................................20
Mower Blade Replacement...........................................................................20-21
Blade Wear Limits ...........................................................................................20
Blade Sharpening............................................................................................20
Blade Replacement ............................................................................................21
Battery Removal .................................................................................................21
Battery Installation .............................................................................................21
Battery Service & Charging ...............................................................................21
Battery Storage...................................................................................................21
Battery Testing ...................................................................................................22
New Battery Preparation....................................................................................22
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................23-24
SERVICE SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................25
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................25
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................26
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................27-30
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