Snapper 281123BV (7800102), Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...5 HP Engine 15 15 0 HP Engine 16 16 0 HP Engine 23 Series Designation B Briggs Engine K Kohler Engine H Honda Engine V Over Head Valve E Electric Start Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your machine read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 thru 4 Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperl...

Page 2: ...ll Use a slow speed and avoid sudden or sharp turns 3 DO NOT operate machine back and forth across face of slopes Operate up and down Practice on slopes with blades off 4 AVOID starting stopping or turning on slopes If machine stops going uphill or tires lose traction tum blades OFF and back slowly straight down the slope 5 STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards Tall grass can hide obstacle...

Page 3: ...osed vehicles or trailers 9 Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete DO NOT use a nozzle lock open device 10 If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately 11 Never overfill a fuel tank Replace fuel cap and tighten securely OPERATION 1 Mount and dismount machine from left side 2 Start engine from operator s sea...

Page 4: ...ses contain carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly poison 7 Disconnect negative black cable from battery before performing maintenance or service Cranking engine could cause injury 8 DO NOT work under machine without safety blocks 9 Service engine and make adjustments only when engine is stopped Remove spark plug wire s from spark plug s and secure wire s away from spark plug s 10 DO NOT change en...

Page 5: ...ion 16 Front Wheel Bearing Lubrication 17 Rear Axle Bearing Lubrication 17 Differential Chain Case Lubrication 17 18 Service Annually 18 Engine 18 Fuel Filter 18 Every Two Years 18 Storage Out of Season 18 Removing Fuel Tank 19 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 20 28 Engine Adjustments Repair 20 Mower Deck Component Adjustments 20 Blade Brake Adjustment 20 Mower Deck Adjustment Side to Side Levelne...

Page 6: ...use of accepted operating practices Read Understand and Follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 thru 4 of this manual and All SAFETY messages on the Rear Engine Rider and its attachments before operating 1 2 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature drawing above Figure 1 1 shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thor...

Page 7: ...ch lock screws or hex nuts located at the rear of the seat See Figure 2 3 ADJUSTING KNOBS OPERATOR S SEAT 2 1 4 Adjust seat as needed to most comfortable position Refer to Section OPERATOR S SEAT ADJUSTMENT 2 1 5 Check blade control to insure it works freely If blade pedals are depressed blade lever can be moved manually from ON to OFF to stop blade 2 1 6 Check Reverse Lockout Mechanism With blade...

Page 8: ...ion See Figure 2 4 BLADE LEVER IN OFF POSITION RELEASE BLADE PEDALS PARKING BRAKE LATCH CHOKE POSITION ENGINE SPEED CONTROL FIGURE 2 5 I FIGURE 2 4 3 Press Clutch Brake Pedal all the way down and hold while starting engine See Figure 2 5 4 Open vent on fuel filler cap by turning counterclockwise IMPORTANT Failure to open vent on the fuel filler cap can cause engine to stall See Figure 2 2 5 Move e...

Page 9: ...tart engine with transmission shift lever in a drive position WARNING A I It is possible to start engine with transmission shift I lever in a drive position Follow starting instructions I carefully I 2 Make certain the Blade Lever is in the OFF position See Figure 2 4 3 Press Clutch Brake Pedal all the wa_z down move Parking Brake Latch over and release the Clutch Brake Pedal to set Parking Brake ...

Page 10: ...HOWN IN ON POSITION BLADE PEDAL SHOWN DEPRESSED FIGURE 2 10 2 3 4 WHEEL DRIVE 1 With engine running adjust engine speed control to FAST position 2 Depress clutch brake pedal See Figure 2 11 3 Place transmission shift lever in notch for first speed See Figure 2 12 4 Release clutch brake pedal to begin desired ground speed 5 During forward motion the transmission shift lever may be placed in any des...

Page 11: ...aged itshould come to a complete stop in 3 seconds or less Ifthe blade continues to rotateafter 3 seconds the blade brake must be adjusted Refer to Section BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT foradjustment procedures or return machine to an authorized SNAPPER dealer for adjustment DO NOT CONTINUE to operate machine until blade brake is adjusted and functioning properly TO APPLY BRAKES PUSH CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL A...

Page 12: ...ARK BRAKE LATCH SHOWN ENGAGED FIGURE 2 16 2 Release park brake by pushing down on the clutch brake pedal parking brake latch wilt move to the OFF position unassisted See Figure 2 17 CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL SHOWN DISENGAGED 2 5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 Adjust cutting height as desired to any one of five positions using deck lift lever Move deck lift lever up or down to desired cutting height and then...

Page 13: ...ress and hold Blade Pedals Release Override Lever Move blade lever forward to ON position A WARNING LOOK and SEE behind and down for children pets and hazards before and while backing IMPORTANT DO NOT use the Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override as the normal operating mode To return to the Reverse Lockout Mechanism mode release blade pedals to turn blade off The Override will reset to Reverse Locko...

Page 14: ...l cap on engine 3 Loosen oil drain plug 4 Place a 2 quart minimum capacity container under the end of the oil drain Open oil drain See Figure 3 1 for oil drains used on the Rear Engine Riders REMOVE OIL PLUG TO ALLOW OIL TO DRAIN ROTATE COUNTER CLOCKWISE AND PULL OUT TO OPEN J PUSH IN AND w CLOCKWISE TO CLOSE FIGURE 3 1 5 After all the oil has drained close the drain and wipe up any oil that may h...

Page 15: ...ks Measure the belt spacing at idler pulley See Figure 3 4 The belt spacing should be 1 1 4 but no less 1 If the measurement is less than 1 the belt tension should be adjusted Refer to Section BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT WARNING The following procedure requires the engine and blades to be operated Exercise extreme caution Clear area of loose parts tools first Only operate blades when seated in the...

Page 16: ...EAR AXLE BEARING LUBRICATION 3 Mower Blade Spindle Refer to Section MOWER BLADE SPINDLE LUBRICATION 3 3 SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS Perform all service required after the first 5 hours of operation Refer to Section SERVICE AFTER 5 HOURS 3 3 1 CHECK ENGINE 1 Change engine oil Refer to Section CHANGE ENGINE OIL Refer to engine owner s manual for oil specification 2 Change air filter Pull up and...

Page 17: ...ver 3 4 full remove tank Refer to Section REMOVING FUEL TANK If 3 4 or less proceed to next step 3 Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper 4 Clean underside of mower deck removing all accumulation of grass clippings and debris 5 Clean top of deck removing all grass clippings and debris 3 3 5 MOWER BLADE SPINDLE LUBRICATION 1 Follow WARNING statement found on this page 2 Check fuel level i...

Page 18: ... Replace fill level plug if signs of wear are visible IMPORTANT If the Rear Engine Rider will be on its rear bumper for longer than two hours remove the battery Refer to Section BATTERY REMOVAL 2 To check lubricant remove fill level plug and visually inspect for lubricant on the internal parts of the differential If no lubricant is visible on the internal parts of the differential add transmission...

Page 19: ...lacement parts available from an authorized SNAPPER dealer 3 5 1 All bushings and pivot areas 3 5 2 Check both front wheel king pins 3 5 3 Transmission shift lever and detent 3 5 4 Clutch disc 3 5 5 Clutch Yoke 3 5 6 Mower deck linkage and pivot areas 3 6 STORAGE OUT OF SEASON If desired the Rear Engine Rider can be stored on the rear bumper Perform the following procedures to insure the Rear Engi...

Page 20: ...anytime the blades are disengaged by moving blade lever to the OFF position or by releasing the Blade Pedals When the Blade Brake is properly adjusted there should be 3 to 3 1 4 clearance between the Blade Engagement Lever and the edge of the Latch Plate Check this by disengaging the Blade Lever as shown in Figure 4 1 Perform the following measurement and adjustment 1 With the blade engagement lev...

Page 21: ...LIFT ARM FIGURE 4 3 7 Move lift arm up or down as required until blade tips are within 1 8 of each other See Figure 4 3 8 Tighten shoulder bolt nut loosened in Step 6 Recheck both sides of deck for correct levelness 9 Readjust rear hanger chain pivots to align with holes in support brackets See Figure 4 4 10 Remove angle iron pipe or similar object and proceed to check front to rear levelness 4 2 ...

Page 22: ...tment is complete IMPORTANT Too much slack may cause improper clutching and braking could be affected Too little slack may cause improper clutch function Recheck service brake park brake and readjust if necessary Refer to Section SERVICE BRAKE PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PEEL BACK PEDAL PAD PUSH ONEFERRULETHROUGH PEDAL RECHECK CABLE SLACK 4 If the distance is less than 1 adjust belt tension 5 Move blade...

Page 23: ...ment shown in inset of Figure 4 9 and bottom of housing See Figure 4 9 8 After adjustment is complete securely tighten cable jam nuts 9 Retest wheel brake CHAIN 4 3 1 SERVICE BRAKE PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Test the wheel brake on a dry concrete surface When properly adjusted the Rear Engine Rider will stop within 5 feet from fastest speed If stopping distance is more than 5 feet the wheel brake shoul...

Page 24: ...f necessary correct blade balance by grinding the heavy end of blade 8 Reinstall blade See Figure 4 12 Torque blade mounting bolts to recommended range of 30 to 40 ft Ibs NUT LOCKWASHER 4 4 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 4 4 1 BLADE WEAR LIMITS 1 Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage See Figure 4 11 NEW BLADE DO NOT USE ON MOWER _1 REPLACE WITH NEW BLADE FIGURE 4 11 WARNING heavy...

Page 25: ...rm Tighten idler pulley bolt securely 11 Adjust belt guide See Figure 4 15 or 4 16 for proper belt to belt guide clearances 12 Check mower drive belt tension and adjust if necessary 28 30 decks only Refer to Section MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT 13 Reinstall mower drive belt cover I 28 30 DECKS I IDLER BELT GUIDE _ 1 16 NOMINAL 4 5 2 BELT REPLACEMENT 1 Follow WARNING statement found on this page 2 C...

Page 26: ...See Figure 4 18 5 Disconnect cables from battery terminals disconnecting BLACK Negative cable first Retain mounting bolts and nuts CAUTION If battery is removed DO NOT operate engine I without insulating Positive battery cable terminal with electrical tape or sparking from battery cables can result I INSTALL BATTERY POSITIVE END FIRST INTO BATTERY COMPARTMENT IN DIRECTION OF ARROW AS SHOWN FIGURE ...

Page 27: ...connect battery charger to battery terminals RED to positive and BLACK to negative terminal WARNING DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on the Riding Mower DO NOT use BOOST chargers on the battery DO NOT OVERFILL 5 Slow charge the battery at 1 amp for 2 hours to bring the battery to full charge 6 After charging check level of electrolyte and add as needed to bring level to 3 16 above ...

Page 28: ...ingle Bag Catcher All 28 33 Deck Rear Engine Riders 6 0944 6 0945 6 0946 6 0947 Single Bag Catcher All 41 42 Deck Rear Engine Riders Twin Bag Catcher All 41 42 Deck Rear Engine Riders Twin Bag Catcher All 28 33 Deck Rear Engine Riders Bag N Wagon All 28 33 Deck Rear Engine Riders 6 0948 6 0964 6 1190 6 0959 Thatcherizer All Series 7 Newer Riders Wagon Cover All 28 33 Deck Rear Engine Riders Weight...

Page 29: ...er cable loose broken or disconnected 12 Connect starter cable If broken replace with new starter cable 13 Electrical wiring harness disconnected or broken 13 Connect or replace with new wiring harness Engine Stalls After 1 Operator not in seat 1 Sit in operator s seat Running 2 Choke control in the CHOKE position 2 Move choke control to OFF position 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill fuel tank with fresh f...

Page 30: ...rn or damaged blade s 4 5 Build up of grass clippings and debris under 5 deck 6 Improper blade installed on deck 6 1 Leaking chain case or differential plugs 1 2 Leaking engine block 2 CORRECTIVE ACTION Replace drive disc Adjust rubber drive disc Replace with SNAPPER tapered bolt nut Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer Move lever to the ON position Adjust or replace...

Page 31: ...ttery Check Pressures Check For Wear And Tension Check For Wear And Damage Clean Debris Accumulation Grease or Oil Check Grease Level Check blade stopping for proper operation Check Clutch Brake for proper operation Check function REFERENCE EACH 5 PAGES USE HOURS Page 7 X Page 14 X Page 16 Engine Manual Engine Manual Engine Manual Page 19 Engine Manual Page 27 Page 26 27 Page 7 Pages 15 25 Pages 2...

Page 32: ...6980 28 Cutter Blade Ninja Quad Edge 2 6453 30 Cutter Blade Standard Not Air Lift Compatible N A 30 Cutter Blade Standard Air Lift Compatible 1 8069 30 Cutter Blade Ninja Quad Edge 2 6565 33 Cutter Blade Standard Not Air Lift Compatible 3 4168 33 Cutter Blade Standard Air Lift Compatible 1 9523 33 Cutter Blade Mulching 1 6982 33 Cutter Blade Ninja Quad Edge 2 4741 Air Lift Kit 28 33 Decks 6 0480 A...

Page 33: ...nal purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine caused by neglect or abuse destruction by fire explosion freezing overcharging improper maintenance or use of improper electrolyte There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Implied warr...

Page 34: ...and components In their products in order to provide long satisfactory service However proper care Is essential In _ prolonging engine life Dirt Is your engine s enemy number 11 The engine on your Snapper product spends Its entire life operating close to the ground at high speed cresting a virtual storm of dust and dlrtl 34 ...

Page 35: ...use power loss 3 result in hard starUng 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 6 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre maturely 10 COST YOU MONEY Damage caused by a poorly serviced air cleaner is not covered under the engine warranties So save yourself unnecessary expenses and undue aggravation by keeping the air c...

Page 36: ...lve guides 2 sticking valves t o 3 scuffed walls 4 overspeedlng 5 loss of power 6 complete failure of engine Dirt can also be Introduced into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated container Always use clean fresh fuel from a clean container to guard against dirt sludge and water contamination Be aware that fuel breaks down in storage and forms gummy compounds which will block carburetor pass...

Page 37: ...Cleaner 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Primer on some engines 6 Safety liner lock Switches 7 Switch Blade Control 8 Spark plug 9 Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with gas 2 cycle Clean and properly serviced Full fresh clean gasoline Fuel valve open Cap vent open Inline filter clean Operating properly Used properly In proper position All wires properly connected Swit...

Page 38: ...ge Please mail your product registration card to Snapper at P O Box 777 McDonough Georgia 30253 Or you may register on line at www snapper com You can contact us at our web site or if you would like to speak with a Customer Service Representative Call us at the Snapper Customer Relations Center For faster service please have your Serial Number and Model Number available Call the Snapper Customer R...

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Page 41: ...ions about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 WARNING BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING WARNING ENGINE EXH...