Table Of Contents - Snapper 421622BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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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
Service Brake/Park 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
IMPORTANT: 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.
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