Snapper 3011523BV - Manuals

www.snapper.com 4 Operator Safety ! ! Towing 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed fortowing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at the hitchpoint.2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for weightlimits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.3. DO NOT allow children or others...

5 Features and Controls IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are providedfor reference only and may differ from your specificmodel. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions. Features and Controls A. Steering Wheel B. Engine Speed Control (hidden from view) C. Ignition Swit...

www.snapper.com 6 Operation Pre-Start Check List Make the following checks and perform the service requiredbefore each start-up: 1. Check the tire pressure; add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear. 2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all a...

7 Operation Starting and Operation Engine (Electric Start) IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to “START”, the engine will turn over, but will not start unless theClutch/Brake pedal is pressed all the way down, and theBlade Lever is in the “OFF” position. The operator should bein the seat. St...

9 Operation Starting and Operation (Continued) Mower Blade 1. With the engine running, move the engine speed control to the “FAST” position. 2. Move the blade lever (A, Figure 10) forward to the “ON” position, then depress the blade pedals (B) to hold the blade lever in the “ON” position. Wheel Driv...

www.snapper.com 10 Operation Stopping - Engine,Wheel Drive, Blade Engine 1. Stop the engine by turning the key (A, Figure 13) to the “OFF” position. Wheel Drive 1. Stop motion of the Rear Engine Rider by pushing the clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 14) all the way down to apply the brake. Mower Blade 1...

11 Operation Stopping - Engine, Wheel Drive,Blade (Continued) Park Brake 1. To set the park brake, press the clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 16) all the way down, slide the park brake latch (B) all the way in to the engaged position, and release the clutch/brake pedal. A detent in the park brake latch...

www.snapper.com 12 Operation Reverse Lockout Mechanism Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occur eachyear. These accidents usually involve unsupervised children.Many times these children have been given rides on themachine and have been trained to view this potentially dan-gerous piece of...

13 Maintenance Introduction To retain the quality of the Rear Engine Rider, use genuineSNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPERdealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct partor information for a particular Rear Engine Riding Mower,always mention the model and serial numb...

www.snapper.com 14 Maintenance Service - After the First 5 Hours(Continued) Check the Blade Drive Belt The blade drive consists of a single belt from the engine tothe deck. Inspect for signs of deterioration and proper ten-sion. 1. Lower the deck to the lowest setting.2. Remove the four self-tapping...

15 Maintenance Service - After the First 5 Hours(Continued) Safety Interlock System Checks Perform the following interlock system checks periodicallyduring the operating season. Contact your authorizedSnapper dealer if you have questions. Engine must not start if: 1. The Clutch/Brake Pedal is not fu...

17 Maintenance Service - Every 25 Operating Hours(Continued) Rear Axle Bearing - Lubrication 1. The grease fitting (A, Figure 27) on the left rear axle bearing requires three shots of general purpose greasefrom grease gun. 2. The right rear axle bearing is lubricated by the differential lubricant an...

www.snapper.com 18 Maintenance Service - Annually Engine Perform all maintenance as specified in “MAINTENANCESCHEDULE” Section of this manual. Fuel Filter IMPORTANT: Service the fuel filter on a COLD ENGINE ONLY! IMPORTANT: To stop the flow of fuel, the fuel tank (C, Figure 30) may be removed from t...

19 Maintenance Engine Adjustments and Repair Refer to the engine manual for those adjustments and/orrepairs that can be made by the owner. Mower Deck and ComponentAdjustments The following mower deck and component adjustments andrepairs can be made by the owner. However, if there is diffi-culty in a...

www.snapper.com 22 Maintenance Rear Engine Rider DriveComponents Your Snapper rider is equipped with a patented smooth startclutch. The clutch should operate smoothly and provideample traction. If problems are experienced, contact yourSnapper dealer for repair. Service Brake / Park Brake Adjustment ...

23 Maintenance Mower Blade Replacement Blade Wear Limits 1. Inspect the blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage (Figure 42) : (A) New blade; (B) Wear limit (notch starts); (C) Dangerous condition - do not use on mower! Replace with new blade. Blade Sharpening 1. Follow the WARNING sta...

www.snapper.com 24 Maintenance Mower Drive Belt Replacement Inspect the mower drive belt as described in the section,“CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT”. Replace the belt if signs ofexcessive wear and/or damage are present. Belt Removal 1. Remove the mower drive belt cover. Refer to the section entitled “DRIVE...

25 Maintenance Battery Battery Removal 1. Carefully pull each side of the battery cover (A, Figure 48) away from the ratchet fasteners (B) and remove the cover. 2. Remove the hair pin and swivel from the deck support to allow clearance for battery removal. 3. Slide the battery from the battery box t...

www.snapper.com 26 Maintenance Battery Service 1. Remove the battery. Refer to the section entitled “BAT- TERY REMOVAL”. 2. Place the battery in a well ventilated area on a level sur- face. 3. Using distilled water, refill the cells as required to cover the cell plates (of which can also be viewed t...

27 Maintenance Battery Condition Chart State of Charge Syringe Hydrometer Digital Voltmeter Five Ball Hydrometer 100% Charged w/ Sulfate Stop 1.280 12.80v Five Balls Floating 100% Charged 1.265 12.60v Four Balls Floating 75% Charged 1.210 12.40v Three Balls Floating 50% Charged 1.160 12.10v Two Ball...

29 Maintenance Maintenance/Replacement Parts Engine Speed Control (Briggs Engine) 7022751 Engine Speed Control (Kohler Engine) 7074320 Engine Speed Control (Honda Engine) 7075089 Clutch/Brake Cable 7022449 Clutch/Brake Cable (33” Deck Models Only) 7074131 Brake Cable 7072648 28” Cutter Blade (Standa...

www.snapper.com 30 Tr oubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will NotStart UsingRecoil Starter 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level. 2. Engine needs choking. 2. Move choke control to “CHOKE” position. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place s...

www.snapper.com 32 W a rranties 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser’s residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through anyauthorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found uponexami...

www.snapper.com Snapper Products535 Macon StreetMcDonough, GA 30253 1-800-935-2967 38 REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 23 Engine Power Rating Information: The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engi...