Snapper HWPS26600RV, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Engine 0 Series Designation R Robin Engine V Over Head Valve 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 3 Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance with the operating instructio...

Page 2: ...extreme CAUTION when changing directions on slopes DO NOT mow steep slopes or other areas where stability or traction is in doubt 3 Use extra care with crass catchers or other attachments these affect the handling and the stability of the machine PREPARATION 1 Read understand and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the mower engine and attachments Know the controls and the prope...

Page 3: ...rate engine in enclosed areas Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide a deadly poison MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside where fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light such as in a water heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliance Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure Store fuel container out of reach of children in a ...

Page 4: ...trol 11 Service Every 25 Operating Hours 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 12 Blade Sharpening 12 Wheel Drive Control Adjustment 13 Driven Disc Service 13 Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc 13 Drive Spring Repair Replacement 13 Driven Disc Adjustment 14 Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring ...

Page 5: ...ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 3 of this manual and all safety messages on the mower and attachments before operating the mower IMPORTANT This machine is equipped with a blade brake clutch BBC The engine can be started and operated without engaging the blade The blade can be disengaged stopped without stopping engine 1 2 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature drawing above Figure 1 1 shows the essentia...

Page 6: ...ine running DO NOT place your hands or feet near the blade while the engine is running DO NOT attempt any adjustments maintenance or service with engine running STOP blade STOP engine DO NOT park machine on slopes 2 2 STARTING OPERATION 2 2 1 TO START ENGINE 1 Turn fuel valve ON 2 Move engine speed control to the choke position See Figure 2 3 Refer to Familiarization Page IMPORTANT Blade control m...

Page 7: ...rive and propel mower forward Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is moving by changing position of the ground speed control See Figure 2 5 3 Stop wheel drive by releasing the wheel drive control GROUND SPEED CONTROL WHEEL DRIVE ON ENGAGED OFF POSITION RELEASED DISENGAGED POSITION FIGURE 2 5 2 3 STOPPING 2 3 1 WHEEL DRIVE Stop wheel drive by releasing wheel drive control Engine and blade...

Page 8: ...ure 2 6 MOVE HANDLE UP OR DOWN TO DESIRED IK POSITION _ LOWER HANDLE BRACKET LOOSEN BOTH 2 5 FIGURE 2 6 2 Move upper handle up or down until the desired position is achieved 3 Tighten the lower nuts securely 12 to 22 ft Ibs on each lower handle bracket to maintain desired position CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Rear Wheels 1 Pull the rear height adjusting latch outward and move to desired cutting heigh...

Page 9: ...tion See Figure 2 9 3 Pull wheel lock lever rearward to unlock swivel wheel In the unlocked position the swivel wheel will rotate 360 degrees SWIVEL WHEEL IN LOCKED POSITION SWIVEL WHEEL LEVER IN UNLOCKED POSITION 2 7 RECYCLING OPERATION OPTIONAL Recycling operation requires an optional accessory Contact your local Snapper dealer for details NOTE For best recycling results cut up to a maximum of 1...

Page 10: ...oil specifications and oil filter change intervals 10 Dispose of drained oil properly 11 Attach spark plug wire to spark plug 3 2 2 SERVICE ENGINE Service engine air cleaner Refer to engine owner s manual for proper air filter specification 3 2 3 GREASE FRONT CASTER BUSHINGS Grease front caster bushing with three shots of general purpose grease from a grease gun 3 2 4 GREASE DECK BLADE SPINDLE Gre...

Page 11: ... end of the wheel drive control cable Refer to Section WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT for the procedure to perform this adjustment 3 3 SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS Perform all service described in Section SERVICE AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS and all maintenance required in Service Schedule 3 4 SERVICE ANNUALLY Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance schedule 3 4 1 Engine Service engine ...

Page 12: ...e of 22 to 28 degrees DO NOT sharpen beyond original cutting edge See Figure 4 3 22OTo 28 ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE DO NOT SHARPEN BEYOND ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE END VIEW OF BLADE FIGURE 4 1 2 Replace the blade if it is badly chipped bent noticeably out of balance or has cracks or notch in either tip See Figure 4 1 Replace with new blade WARNING I DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs ofI excessiv...

Page 13: ...unter clockwise decreases spring extension and belt tension 5 Attach the control cable eyelet to the spring and recheck spring extension If spring extension is correct slide the spring cover down over the spring Start engine and with blade control released blade stopped verify the wheel drive functions properly If spring extension is not correct turn spring Clockwise Counter clockwise 6 If drive p...

Page 14: ...oceed as follows 1 Loosen jam nut from ball joint on transfer rod TRANSFER ROD LOOSEN JAM NUT mTHRUST PLATE AND DECK BRACKE I SHOULD TOUCH IN 1st GEAR EDGE SHOWN IN 6th FIGURE 4 5 2 Remove transfer rod retaining clip See Figure 4 6 TRANSFER ROD GROUND SPEED CONTROL ROD RET_NING CLIP FIGURE 4 6 3 Remove driven disc spring 4 Place ground speed control in the 1st speed position 5 The thrust plate and...

Page 15: ...Ring If the rubber ring is badly chunked or worn down to within 1 16 of the metal rim of the driven disc hub it must be replaced 1 Remove the clip from the transfer rod Then remove the transfer rod from the clip and the speed control rod and swing rod towards driven ring See Figure 4 7 SLIDE DRIVEN RING HEX SHAFT PLATE MACHINE SCREW DRIVEN DISC RUBBER RING FIGURE 4 8 _1_ UNHOOK SPRING SWING TRANSF...

Page 16: ...he engine to the drive disc The drive disc powers the poly v belt which engages the transmission that powers the rear wheels Should these belts become worn they could cause slippage The condition of the engine belt and poly v belt should be checked after every 25 hours of mower operation 4 4 1 Engine to Drive Disc Belt Replacement 1 Empty the fuel tank 2 Unhook the idler spring and driven disc spr...

Page 17: ...ve spindle cover 3 Remove belt from spindle pulley 4 Loosen idler pulley and remove belt from between guide and idler pulley 5 Remove drive disc belt from engine pulley 6 Remove deck belt from engine pulley 7 Reverse to install new belt NOTE Check to make sure belt is routed inside the belt guides Verify proper belt tension by engaging blade control Adjust thumb screw until spring is extended 1 4 ...

Page 18: ... If the blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds perform the following adjustment 1 Remove spindle cover 2 Rotate blade brake eye bolt nut one full turn CLOCKWISE to increase brake tension See Figure 4 13 3 Recheck blade stop time If blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds turn eye bolt nut an additional one full turn CLOCKWISE 4 Recheck blade stop time If still over 3 seconds DO NOT OPERATE MA...

Page 19: ...ce mower blade s Loose blade components 2 Service and tighten loose parts Loose or missing air lift if equipped 3 Replace air lifts Tighten to proper torque Lumpy or frayed belt 4 Replace belt Bent Idler pulley 5 Replace pulley Damaged transmission 1 Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer Traction drive belt requires replacement 2 Replace traction drive belt Driven disc slipping 3 Clean or replace driv...

Page 20: ...l X Engine Cooling Clean Shroud Fins Engine Manual System Drive Belts Check For Wear And Page 10 17 Tension Mower Blades Check For Wear Damage Page 12 X Replacement Mower Deck Clean Debris Page 6 X Accumulation Drive Disc Check for Wear Damage Page 13 15 Replacement Blade Brake Check Blade Brake Page 10 X Function Blade Spindle Lubricate Page 10 X X X X X Front Caster Lubricate Page 10 Bushings Ch...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...s 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 creating a virtual storm of dust and dlrtl 22 ...

Page 23: ...r loss 3 result in hard starting 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 cleaner ...

Page 24: ...ve 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 25: ...er 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Primer on some engines 6 Safety Inter 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 lnline filter clean Operating properly Used properly In proper position All wires properly connected Switch On...

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Page 28: ...s 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 EXHAUS...

Page 29: ...Engine 0 Series Designation R Robin Engine V Over Head Valve 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 3 Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance with the operating instructio...

Page 30: ...extreme CAUTION when changing directions on slopes DO NOT mow steep slopes or other areas where stability or traction is in doubt 3 Use extra care with crass catchers or other attachments these affect the handling and the stability of the machine PREPARATION 1 Read understand and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the mower engine and attachments Know the controls and the prope...

Page 31: ...rate engine in enclosed areas Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide a deadly poison MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside where fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light such as in a water heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliance Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure Store fuel container out of reach of children in a ...

Page 32: ...trol 11 Service Every 25 Operating Hours 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 12 Blade Sharpening 12 Wheel Drive Control Adjustment 13 Driven Disc Service 13 Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc 13 Drive Spring Repair Replacement 13 Driven Disc Adjustment 14 Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring ...

Page 33: ...ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 3 of this manual and all safety messages on the mower and attachments before operating the mower IMPORTANT This machine is equipped with a blade brake clutch BBC The engine can be started and operated without engaging the blade The blade can be disengaged stopped without stopping engine 1 2 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature drawing above Figure 1 1 shows the essentia...

Page 34: ...ine running DO NOT place your hands or feet near the blade while the engine is running DO NOT attempt any adjustments maintenance or service with engine running STOP blade STOP engine DO NOT park machine on slopes 2 2 STARTING OPERATION 2 2 1 TO START ENGINE 1 Turn fuel valve ON 2 Move engine speed control to the choke position See Figure 2 3 Refer to Familiarization Page IMPORTANT Blade control m...

Page 35: ...rive and propel mower forward Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is moving by changing position of the ground speed control See Figure 2 5 3 Stop wheel drive by releasing the wheel drive control GROUND SPEED CONTROL WHEEL DRIVE ON ENGAGED OFF POSITION RELEASED DISENGAGED POSITION FIGURE 2 5 2 3 STOPPING 2 3 1 WHEEL DRIVE Stop wheel drive by releasing wheel drive control Engine and blade...

Page 36: ...ure 2 6 MOVE HANDLE UP OR DOWN TO DESIRED IK POSITION _ LOWER HANDLE BRACKET LOOSEN BOTH 2 5 FIGURE 2 6 2 Move upper handle up or down until the desired position is achieved 3 Tighten the lower nuts securely 12 to 22 ft Ibs on each lower handle bracket to maintain desired position CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Rear Wheels 1 Pull the rear height adjusting latch outward and move to desired cutting heigh...

Page 37: ...tion See Figure 2 9 3 Pull wheel lock lever rearward to unlock swivel wheel In the unlocked position the swivel wheel will rotate 360 degrees SWIVEL WHEEL IN LOCKED POSITION SWIVEL WHEEL LEVER IN UNLOCKED POSITION 2 7 RECYCLING OPERATION OPTIONAL Recycling operation requires an optional accessory Contact your local Snapper dealer for details NOTE For best recycling results cut up to a maximum of 1...

Page 38: ...oil specifications and oil filter change intervals 10 Dispose of drained oil properly 11 Attach spark plug wire to spark plug 3 2 2 SERVICE ENGINE Service engine air cleaner Refer to engine owner s manual for proper air filter specification 3 2 3 GREASE FRONT CASTER BUSHINGS Grease front caster bushing with three shots of general purpose grease from a grease gun 3 2 4 GREASE DECK BLADE SPINDLE Gre...

Page 39: ... end of the wheel drive control cable Refer to Section WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT for the procedure to perform this adjustment 3 3 SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS Perform all service described in Section SERVICE AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS and all maintenance required in Service Schedule 3 4 SERVICE ANNUALLY Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance schedule 3 4 1 Engine Service engine ...

Page 40: ...e of 22 to 28 degrees DO NOT sharpen beyond original cutting edge See Figure 4 3 22OTo 28 ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE DO NOT SHARPEN BEYOND ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE END VIEW OF BLADE FIGURE 4 1 2 Replace the blade if it is badly chipped bent noticeably out of balance or has cracks or notch in either tip See Figure 4 1 Replace with new blade WARNING I DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs ofI excessiv...

Page 41: ...unter clockwise decreases spring extension and belt tension 5 Attach the control cable eyelet to the spring and recheck spring extension If spring extension is correct slide the spring cover down over the spring Start engine and with blade control released blade stopped verify the wheel drive functions properly If spring extension is not correct turn spring Clockwise Counter clockwise 6 If drive p...

Page 42: ...oceed as follows 1 Loosen jam nut from ball joint on transfer rod TRANSFER ROD LOOSEN JAM NUT mTHRUST PLATE AND DECK BRACKE I SHOULD TOUCH IN 1st GEAR EDGE SHOWN IN 6th FIGURE 4 5 2 Remove transfer rod retaining clip See Figure 4 6 TRANSFER ROD GROUND SPEED CONTROL ROD RET_NING CLIP FIGURE 4 6 3 Remove driven disc spring 4 Place ground speed control in the 1st speed position 5 The thrust plate and...

Page 43: ...Ring If the rubber ring is badly chunked or worn down to within 1 16 of the metal rim of the driven disc hub it must be replaced 1 Remove the clip from the transfer rod Then remove the transfer rod from the clip and the speed control rod and swing rod towards driven ring See Figure 4 7 SLIDE DRIVEN RING HEX SHAFT PLATE MACHINE SCREW DRIVEN DISC RUBBER RING FIGURE 4 8 _1_ UNHOOK SPRING SWING TRANSF...

Page 44: ...he engine to the drive disc The drive disc powers the poly v belt which engages the transmission that powers the rear wheels Should these belts become worn they could cause slippage The condition of the engine belt and poly v belt should be checked after every 25 hours of mower operation 4 4 1 Engine to Drive Disc Belt Replacement 1 Empty the fuel tank 2 Unhook the idler spring and driven disc spr...

Page 45: ...ve spindle cover 3 Remove belt from spindle pulley 4 Loosen idler pulley and remove belt from between guide and idler pulley 5 Remove drive disc belt from engine pulley 6 Remove deck belt from engine pulley 7 Reverse to install new belt NOTE Check to make sure belt is routed inside the belt guides Verify proper belt tension by engaging blade control Adjust thumb screw until spring is extended 1 4 ...

Page 46: ... If the blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds perform the following adjustment 1 Remove spindle cover 2 Rotate blade brake eye bolt nut one full turn CLOCKWISE to increase brake tension See Figure 4 13 3 Recheck blade stop time If blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds turn eye bolt nut an additional one full turn CLOCKWISE 4 Recheck blade stop time If still over 3 seconds DO NOT OPERATE MA...

Page 47: ...ce mower blade s Loose blade components 2 Service and tighten loose parts Loose or missing air lift if equipped 3 Replace air lifts Tighten to proper torque Lumpy or frayed belt 4 Replace belt Bent Idler pulley 5 Replace pulley Damaged transmission 1 Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer Traction drive belt requires replacement 2 Replace traction drive belt Driven disc slipping 3 Clean or replace driv...

Page 48: ...l X Engine Cooling Clean Shroud Fins Engine Manual System Drive Belts Check For Wear And Page 10 17 Tension Mower Blades Check For Wear Damage Page 12 X Replacement Mower Deck Clean Debris Page 6 X Accumulation Drive Disc Check for Wear Damage Page 13 15 Replacement Blade Brake Check Blade Brake Page 10 X Function Blade Spindle Lubricate Page 10 X X X X X Front Caster Lubricate Page 10 Bushings Ch...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...s 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 creating a virtual storm of dust and dlrtl 22 ...

Page 51: ...r loss 3 result in hard starting 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 cleaner ...

Page 52: ...ve 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 53: ...er 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Primer on some engines 6 Safety Inter 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 lnline filter clean Operating properly Used properly In proper position All wires properly connected Switch On...

Page 54: ...SERVICE NOTES 26 ...

Page 55: ...SERVICE NOTES 27 ...

Page 56: ...s 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 EXHAUS...