Snapper FRP216016, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................. 2 - 3 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4 
 
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.............................................................. 5 
 
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 6-8 

 Pre-start 

Checklist ............................................................................................... 6 

Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades................................................................ 6 

Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ....................................................................... 7 

 Handle 

Height 

Adjustment .................................................................................. 7 

 Cutting 

Height 

Adjustment ................................................................................ .7 

 Recycling 

Operation ............................................................................................ 8 

 Baffle 

Adjustment ................................................................................................ 8 

Installation of Grass Catcher .............................................................................. 8 

SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.................................. 9-10 

Change Engine Oil ............................................................................................... 9 

Check Transmission Grease.......................................................................... 9-10 

Check Mower Blade ........................................................................................... 10 

Check Engine Drive Belt ................................................................................... 10 

Check Transmission Poly-V Belt...................................................................... 10 

Service - Annually .............................................................................................. 10 

 Engine.............................................................................................................. 10 
 Air 

Filter ........................................................................................................... 10 

 Engine 

Oil ........................................................................................................ 10 

 Storage 

Procedure ............................................................................................. 10 

SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR .................................... 11-17 

Mower Blade Replacement ............................................................................... 11 

 Blade 

Sharpening ......................................................................................... 11-12 

Wheel Drive Control Adjustment...................................................................... 12 

Driven and Drive Disc Service .......................................................................... 12 

Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc............................................................ 13 

Drive Spring Repair/Replacement................................................................. 13 

Driven Disc Adjustment ............................................................................ 13-14 

Driven Disc Replacement............................................................................... 14 

Driven Disc Bearing Replacement ................................................................ 15 

Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement ................................................................... 16 

 Belt 

Service ........................................................................................................ 16 

Engine Drive Belt Replacement ............................................................... 16-17 

Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement ....................................................... 17 

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 18 
 
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 19 

WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 20 
 
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 21-24