McDonough Power Equipment 265X User manual

Operator's Manual
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A SNAPPER PRODUCT!
We have designed and built this machine with utmost care, and it is intended
to give you long and satisfactory service.
Any mechanical device can be potentially dangerous if not used properly. No
accident prevention program can be successful without the wholehearted co¬
operation of the person who is directly responsible for the operation of the equip¬
ment. Study this operator's manual to learn the operation of the controls and
observe all safety precautions. Only use this machine for the purpose it is intend¬
ed. By following these instructions and safety precautions you should enjoy the
long and trouble free operation you expect.
Snapper Comet Riding Mower
MODELS 265X - 265XS - 268X - 268XS
308X-308XS
SNAPPER MOWER GUARANTEE
All Snapper Mowers are guaranteed for normal use to the original purchaser against defec¬
tive workmanship and moterial. This guarantee extends for one year from purchase dote on
mowers not used commercially, and for one month on mowers that are used commercially.
We will replace or repair without charge any port or parts returned to us during the
guarantee period, with transportation charged prepaid, that our inspection shows to have been
defective in workmanship or material when shipped from the factory.
This guarantee is void if the ports in question hove been altered or damaged by accident,
abuse neglect, improper odjustment, lack of lubrication or normal wear. This guarantee does
not cover engines, tires, tubes, batteries and belts which ore guaranteed separately by their
manufacturers.
No other guarantee, expressed or implied, is mode by the Compony which retoins the right
to change specifications without notice or obligation.
WARNING: Use of replacement parts other than genuine Snapper parts may impair the
safety of your mower and may void our warranty.
IMPORTANT: This guarantee is void unless the guarontce card attached is filled out com¬
pletely end moiled to the Factory within 10 days of the date mower was purchased.
IT IS THE POLICY OF McDONOUGH POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. TO IMPROVE ITS PRODUCTS WHEN¬
EVER IT IS POSSIBLE AND PRACTICAL TO DO SO. WE RESERVE THE ^'GHT TO MAKE
ADD IMPROVEMENTS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT INCURRING ANY OBLIGATION TO MAKE SUCH
CHANGES ON PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED PREVIOUSLY.
McDONOUGH POWER EQUIPMENT, INC
McDONOUGH, GA., U. S. A., 30253
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Spindle, Cutter
Unit and
Lift, 26",
30"
Snapper Comet
No.
Part No.
Description Qty.
No. Port No.
Description
Qty.
No. Part No.
Description
1.
9-0302 1/4-20 X 3/8 Self Tapping 4
32. 1-8069 Cutter Bar, 30" Comet
1
40.
4-7318 Front Lift Arm
2.
1-8040 Spindle Cover, 26'^ Comet 1
32.
1-8068
Cutter Bar, 26" Comet
1
41.
4-7324
Rail Str., 30" Comet
2. 3-7296 Spindle Cover, 30^' Comet
1
33. 9-0392
1/2-20 X 1 HHCS HT.
2 41.
4-7317
Rail Str., 26" Comet
3.
1-0027
Jam Nut
1
34.
9-0278
5/8 Jam Nut
1 42.
4-7254
Idler Handle
4. 1-0935 Washer 14
35.
4-7323
Deck, 30" Comet
1 43.
1-0681
Grip
5.
1-0787 Spindle Pulley
1
35.
4-7325 Deck, 26" Comet
1
44.
1 -0737
Roll Pin
6.
3-0817 Brake Drum 1
36. 1-0739
Retaining Ring
3 45. 1-0741
Tolerance Ring
7.
5-0280
Brake Shoe Ass^y. 1
37.
9-0041
Cotter Pin
1 46.
2-0880 Idler Link
8.
9-0161
3/8-24 X 1-3/4 HHCS 1
38.
2-0882 Support Rod
1 47.
1-0750
Spring
9.
1-1029 Idler Pulley 3/8 Bore
1
39.
9-0365 Cotter Pin
2
48.
3-0813 Idler Arm
10.
9-0122
3/8 Washer 9
49.
2-7184
Spindle
Qty.
Comet
Comet
11. 3-0982 Restrictor
12. 9-0289 3/8-24 L'Nut
13. 1-0740 Retaining Ring
14. 1-0736 Clevis Pin
15. 1-0735 Clevis
16. 2-1157 Timing Rod. 30'
16. 2-1135 Timing Rod. 26'
17. 1-0996 Ring. 26“ Comet
17. 1-0996 Ring. 30" Comet
18. 1-0684 Grip
19. 4-0385 Chain Arm. R. H.
19. 4-0386 Chain Arm. L. H.
(Not Shown)
20. 9-0183 5/8 Washer
21. 9-0364 5/32 x 1 Cotter Pin
22. 4-7295 Lift Handle
23. 4-7319 Rear Lift Arm
24. 9-0055 1/4 SAE Washer
25. 1-1074 Spring. 30" Comet
25. 1-1010 Spring. 26" Comet
26. 9-0292 3/8-24 x 3/4 HHCS
5-0195 Spindle Assembly
27. 4-0273 Housing
28. 1-0696 Bearing
29. 1-0817 Alemite Fitting
30. 3-1182 Spacer
31. 9-0393 1/2-20 Hex Hd. Lock Nut
1-1051
1-0749
3-7334
3-1183
3-1184
6-0173
1-1758
9-0053
9-0101
9-0095
1-1763
1-0819
1-1812
Retaining Ring
Belt
Deflector
Washer
Blode Holder
Height Plate and Decal Kit
Decal
1 /4 Int. Tooth L'Washer
1/4-28 X 3/4 HHCS
1/4-28 Hex Nut
Fender Washer
Washer
"O" Ring
4

Front Wheels, Front End and Steering
No. Part No. Dotcriplion
Oty.
1. 4-9333 Front Axlo 1
2. 1-0776 Rotaining Ring 2
3. 1-1020 Foot Pod 2
4. 1-0746 Rotaining Ring 2
3. 1-0986 Boaring 4
6. 1-0933 Warhor 1
7. 1-1100 Boaring Half 4
8. 4-0361 King Pin, RH 1
8. 4-0362 King Pin, IH (Not Shown) 1
9. 9-0123 3/8 SAE Washor 4
10. 9-0337 3/16 X % Cottor Pin 4
11. 3-1038 Dust Cap 2
12. 3-0618 Whool Asi'y., 268X,
268XS, 308X, 308XS
1-0819 Rim and Hub
1-0820 Tiro
1-0821 Tube, Mfrs. Option
1-1807 Ball Bearing, 1% O. D.
1 0909 Grease Fitting
1-0189 Valve Cap
12. 3-0179 Wheel Assy., 263X, 263XS
1-0819 Rim and Hub
1-0820 Tire
1-0821 Tube, Mfrs. Option
1-0370 Bearing, 1% O. D.
1-1727 Bearing, 1 % O. D.
1-0909 Grease Fitting
1-0189 Valve Cap
Note: When ordering tire specify
tube or tubeless. When ordering
bearing specify O. D.
13. 1 -0933 Spacer
14. 9-0364 3/32 x 1 Cotter Pin
No. Part No. Doecription Oty.
13.
1-1022 Hub Cap 2
16.
3-1179
Felt Washer
2
17.
4-0344 Steering Shaft 1
18. 3-1038 Tie Rod, RH 1
19.
3-1037 Tie Rod, LH 1
21.
9-0033
M Internal Tooth L'Woihor 2
22.
4-7327
Ptdal 1
23.
1-1046
CobU, 30^' Snoppor Comot
1
23. 1-1047 CabU, 26** Snoppor Comot 1
24.
1-0690 Shim Woshor 2
23.
9-0093
%-28 Hox Nut
2
26. 9-0109
Hondlo Scrow 2
27.
3-9340 Stooring Whool 1
1-1091 Docol, 26" Comot
(Not Shown) 1
1-1092 Docoly 30" Comot
(Not Shown)
1
1-0994 Doeot, "Snoppor"
(Not Shown) 1
28.
1-10B9 Podot Pod
1
29. 1-1099
Booring Half
4
30. 1-1079 Spring Woshor
1
31.
1-1078
Shouldor Bolt 1
32.
1-1080
Grip
1
33. 3-1120
Broko Lovor
1
34.
1-1130
Throttio Control
1
33. 1-1131 Pioto
1
36. 9-0363 10/24 X % WFCS ST 2
5