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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
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades.............................................................6-7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ....................................................................... 7
Handle Height Adjustment.................................................................................. 7
Cutting Height Adjustment ................................................................................ .7
Recycling Operation............................................................................................ 8
Baffle Adjustment ................................................................................................ 8
Installation of Grass Catcher.............................................................................. 8
Installation of Discharge Deflector..................................................................... 9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS................................10-11
Change Engine Oil............................................................................................. 10
Check Transmission Grease............................................................................. 10
Check Mower Blade........................................................................................... 11
Check Engine Drive Belt ................................................................................... 11
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt...................................................................... 11
Service - Annually.............................................................................................. 11
Engine.............................................................................................................. 11
Air Filter ........................................................................................................... 11
Engine Oil........................................................................................................ 11
Storage Procedure............................................................................................. 11
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR....................................12-18
Mower Blade Replacement (Standard & Ninja)..........................................12-13
Blade Sharpening ......................................................................................... 12-13
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment...................................................................... 13
Driven and Drive Disc Service.......................................................................... 14
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc............................................................ 14
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement................................................................. 14
Driven Disc Adjustment ............................................................................ 14-15
Driven Disc Replacement.......................................................................... 15-16
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement ................................................................ 16
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement ................................................................... 17
Belt Service ...................................................................................................17-18
Engine Drive Belt Replacement ............................................................... 17-18
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement....................................................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 19
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 20
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ............................................................................ 20
DECAL IDENTIFICATION..................................................................21-22
WARRANTY............................................................................................ 23
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.
