Snapper SZT18336BVE User 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 5 Hours........................................................................ 13-14

Change

Engine Oil ..........................................................................................13

Check

Mower

Blade ........................................................................................13

Check Mower Drive Belt .................................................................................14

Check Transaxle Drive Belts..........................................................................14

Service - Every 25 Operating Hours ........................................................... 15-16

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

Motion Control Adjustments ....................................................................... 18-19

Engine

Adjustments & Repair...........................................................................19

Mower Deck & Component Adjustments................................................... 19-24

Mower Drive Belt Adjustment ........................................................................19

Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement............................................ 19-20

Blade Brake Adjustment.................................................................................20

Checking Mower Blade Straightness...................................................... 20-21

Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Side to Side......................................22

Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness) Front to Rear ...................................23

Mower Deck Timing Rod ................................................................................23

Wheel Brake Adjustment ...................................................................................24

Mower Blade Replacement.......................................................................... 24-25

Blade

Wear Limits ...........................................................................................24

Blade

Sharpening............................................................................................24

Blade

Replacement .........................................................................................25

Battery ........................................................................................................... 25-26
Battery

Removal ..............................................................................................25

Battery

Installation ..........................................................................................25

Battery

Service & Charging............................................................................25

Battery

Storage................................................................................................25

Battery

Testing ................................................................................................26

New Battery Preparation ................................................................................26

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................ 27-28
SERVICE SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................29
Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................29
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................30
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 31-34
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM.................................................................................35