Snapper 18HP, 19HP - Manuals

4 Safety Rules and Information SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. 2. Use only approved gasoline containers.3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool before refue...

Unit ID Tag Mower ID Tag Identification Numbers 5 When contacting your authorized dealer for replace-ment parts, service, or information you MUST havethese numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identi-fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in thespace provided for easy access. ...

Safety Decals 6 SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro-vide you with the safety and reliability you would expectfrom an industry leader in outdoor power equipmentmanufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructionsit contains will provide you with the ne...

Safety Icons & Interlock System 7 SAFETY INTERLOCKSYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches.These safety systems are present for your safety, donot attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamp-er with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Operational SAFETY Chec...

Features & Controls 8 Ground Speed Levers These levers control the ground speed of the rider. Theleft lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the rightcontrols the right rear drive wheel. Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speedof the associated wheel, and pulling back on a leveri...

Do not load this zero-turn rider on a trailer ortruck using two separate ramps. Only use asingle ramp that is at least one foot wider thanthe width of the rear wheels of this rider. Thisrider has a zero turning radius and the rearwheels could fall off the ramps, or the rider couldtip over injuring t...

Operation 11 WARNING If you do not understand how a specific controlfunctions, or have not yet thoroughly read theFEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now.Do NOT attempt to operate the rider without firstbecoming familiar with the location and functionof ALL controls. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. While ...

Operation 12 ZERO TURNDRIVING PRACTICE The lever controls of the zero turn rider are responsive,and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of therider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will takesome practice. Spending some time going through the maneuversshown and becoming familiar ...

Operation 13 ADVANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Row ZeroTurn Your zero turn rider’s unique ability to turn inplace allows you to turn around at the end ofa cutting row rather than having to stop and Y-turn before starting a new row. For example, to execute a right end-of rowzero turn: 1. Slow down...

Operation 14 (91kg) 200 Lbs . 10˚ 3'4"(1m) 20' (6m) Figure 9. Trailer Weight RecommendationsA. Clevis PinB. Clip A B ATTACHING A TRAILER The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be lessthan 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with an appropri-ately sized clevis pin (A, Figure 9) and clip (B)....

Operation 15 MOWER REMOVAL ANDINSTALLATION NOTE: Perform mower installation and removal on a hardflat surface such as a concrete floor. Removal 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the ignition, remove the key, and wait for all mov-ing parts to stop. 2. Remove the cutting height ...

Regular Maintenance 16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record ofyour operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded bythe hour me...

Regular Maintenance 17 Oil: • control handle pivots • discharge chute hinge Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled wherecontact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease offbelts and pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings and sur-faces clean both before and after lubrication. LUBRICATION ...

Regular Maintenance 18 SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES Service Interval: Every 10 Hours or As Required 1. Remove mower deck (see “Mower Deck Removal”). 2. See Figure 13. To remove blade for sharpening, use a block of wood to prevent blade rotation while loos-ening the capscrew. 3. Remove the capscrew (D,...

Regular Maintenance 20 3. Add oil up to the full mark (D, Figure 18). 4. Reinstall the reservoir cap, move the locking tab between two notches, and tighten the locking cap-screw. TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER CHANGE Change Interval: Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number: 1719168 1. Locate the transmission oi...

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 21 TROUBLESHOOTING While normal care and regular maintenance will extendthe life of your equipment, prolonged or constant usemay eventually require that service be performed to allowit to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists t...

22 Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release valve(s) 1. Turn valve(s) clockwise to close. not drive. in “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. See problem and cause below. 4. Brake is no...

23 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service SEAT ADJUSTMENTS The seat and ground speed control levers should beadjusted so that operator’s elbows are supported by thearm rests when his/her hands are on the controls, andthe ground speed control levers can be moved throughtheir full range of motion...

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 24 Figure 22. Cutting Height AdjustmentA. Cutting Height Adjustment PinB. Deck Lift / Cutting Height LeverC. Transport Release Lever B C A CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 22) controlsthe mower cutting height. The cutt...

2" 3/16" Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 25 Figure 23. Parking Brake AdjustmentA. Brake SpringB. Set CollarC. Locknut PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Brake Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage theparking brake. 2. ...

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 26 WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments onlywith engine stopped, key removed and rider onlevel ground. B A C A B B B Figure 25. PTO Clutch AdjustmentA. Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown)B. Adjustment Nut Figure 26. Adjust PTO ClutchA. Wi...

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 27 MOWER DECK LEVELING Perform these adjustments on a flat level surface. Note: Do not adjust the mower lift height rod (H, Figure29) as it will effect the mower deck lift height. SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING 1. With the mower installed, place the rider on a smoo...

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 28 ROLLER BAR LEVELING (If Equipped) 1. First level the mower deck using the procedure found in MOWER DECK LEVELING. 2. With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turnthe front wheels so they are straight...

Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 29 HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELTREPLACEMENT 1. Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the park-ing brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignitionkey. 2. Remove the PTO drive belt (see MOWER BELT REPLA...

MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the park-ing brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignitionkey. 2. Remove the capscrews securing the left and right belt covers (A, B Figure 34) and remove the covers. 3. Rais...

Specifications 31 ENGINE: 18 HP* Kohler Make Kohler Model Command PRO 18 Horsepower 18 @ 3400 rpm Displacement 30.08 Cu. in (493 cc) Electrical System 12 Volt, 15 amp. Alternator, Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 2 qt. ( 1.9L) w/ Filter 20 HP* Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model Vang...

Lawn Care & Mowing Information LC-1 HOW AND WHEN TOWATER, FERTILIZE &AERATE Most lawns are watered too often,but with too little water. However too much water can allow develop-ment of diseases with your lawn. It is best to water the lawn only whennecessary, and then to water itslowly, evenl...

LC-2 Lawn Care & Mowing Information WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’llget when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines: ● Mow when the grass is between 3”-4” (7,5-10 cm) high. ● Mow with sharp blades. Short clippin...