Snapper 400 / 2400 - Manuals

4 Safety Rules and Information CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to thepresence of children. Children are often attracted to theunit and the mowing activity. Never assume that childrenwill remain where you last saw them. 1. Keep children out of the mowing area and unde...

5 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...

6 Safety Decals 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...

7 CE Safety Icons Warning: Read Operator’sManual. Read and understand theOperator’s Manual before usingthis machine. Danger: Thrown Objects. This machine is capable of throwingobjects and debris. Keepbystanders away. Warning: Remove Key BeforeServicing. Remove the key and consult techni-cal literatu...

8 Features& Controls + - Throttle/Choke Control (Single Lever Models) The throttle/choke lever controls engine speed andchoke. Move the throttle forward to increase enginespeed and back to decrease engine speed. Alwaysoperate at FULL throttle. Move the control fully forward(past the detent) to c...

10 Operatingthe Rider GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY Be sure to read all information in the Safety andOperation sections before attempting to operate this unit.Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stopthe unit. CHECKS BEFORE STARTING • Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick...

11 Operating the Rider BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION 1. See Figure 2. Depressing the pedal from position A to B disengages the transmission drive and also returnsthe transmission control lever to neutral (from forwardspeeds). Fully depressing the pedal to position Bapplies the rider brake. 2. See Figure 2. ...

12 Operating the Rider SELECTING GROUND & ENGINE SPEED Ground speed is selected by depressing the clutch/brakepedal (D, Figure 4) and moving the control lever (C,Figure 4) to the appropriate speed selection. If the ter-rain is rough, hilly or sloping, use first or second gear. Ifthe grass is wet...

PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND 1. Disengage the PTO and turn the engine off.2. Push the transmission release (A, Figure 6) in and push down to lock into released position. 3. The tractor can now be pushed by hand. Figure 5. Mower Belt PatternA. PTO Pulley D. Front Idler Pulley (30”) B. Arbor Pulley (30”)...

MOWER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION NOTE: Perform mower installation on a hard, level sur-face such as a concrete floor. For easier mower removaland installation, rear trailing arms (F, Figure 7) can beremoved by removing spring clips and clevis pins. 1. Park rider and turn off PTO switch and engine, rem...

15 Operating the Rider STORAGE Before you store your unit for the off-season, read theMaintenance and Storage instructions in the SafetyRules section, then perform the following steps: • Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, & remove the key. • Perform engine maintenance and storage measures...

16 RegularMaintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. * Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period. ** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operati...

Figure 10. Engine CompartmentA. Fuel TankB. Ignition SwitchC. BatteryD. Throttle / Choke CableE. PTO Switch (Electric Clutch)F. Air FilterG. Oil Fill / DipstickH. Fuel FilterI. Oil Drain 17 Regular Maintenance RAISING THE SEAT DECK To gain access to the engine compartment, simply tilt theseat deck f...

18 Regular Maintenance *2397 LUBRICATION Lubricate the rider and mower as shown in Figures 11 -16. When a grease gun is shown, wipe the fitting clean,apply two or three shots of lithium base automotivegrease, and wipe off excess grease. When an oil can isshown, wipe the area clean, apply a few drops...

19 Figure 17. BatteryA. Negative Battery Terminal & CableB. Positive Battery Terminal & CableC. Hold Down Strap BATTERY MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Battery and Cables Service Interval: Every 100 Hours 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (A, Figure 17). 2. Remove the ...

20 SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES 1. Remove mower from the rider. 2. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps. 3. To remove blade for sharpening, use wooden block to hold blade while removing the blade mounting cap-screw (Figure 19). 4. U...

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

22 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Troubleshooting the Rider (Continued) PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine runs, but rider will not drive. 1. Ground speed control lever in 1. Shift in forward or reverse. neutral. 2. Transmission 2. Move into drive position. release lever in “push” position. 3. B...

23 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments onlywith engine stopped, key removed and rider onlevel ground. Figure 23. Steering Gear AdjustmentA. Capscrews *2401 Capscrews Figure 24. Steering Wheel Height AdjustmentA. Steering Shaft SEAT ADJUSTMEN...

24 Adjustments BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Brake Adjustment 1. Release the parking brake. 2. Brake arm (C, Figure 25) should be touching stop (B). 3. Remove cotter pin (D) and loosen the castle nut (A). Place a 0.015” feeler gauge (E) gap between thebrake disc (F) and the brake puck (G). a. To decrease gap, in...

25 Adjustments *2397 Figure 26. Trailing ArmsA. Spacers C. Nut B. Rear Mower Rollers D. Rear Trailing Arms MOWER ADJUSTMENTS If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling.Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause anuneven cut. Make sure tire pressure is correct as speci-fied in Checking T...

27 Adjustments Transport Height Adjustment Transport height should be adjusted so that rear mowerrollers are 1/8” - 1/4” (3-6 m) above ground when mowerlift lever is in transport position. To adjust, perform bothmower leveling procedures first, then do the followingprocedure. See Figure 30. 1. Park ...

28 Belt Replacement Figure 32. Mower Belt Replacement - 34”A. Idler Pulley Arm D. Capscrews B. Idler Pulley E. Arbor Cover C. PTO Pulley RIDER DRIVE BELT Replacement of the rider drive belt requires removal ofthe transmission and carrier frame. Should the drive beltever fail, contact your dealer for...

29 Specifications ENGINE 13 HP Intek OHV — Briggs & Stratton Horsepower 13 HP @ 3400 rpm Displacement 21 Cu. In. (344 cc) Electrical 12 Volt, 3 Amp D.C. Battery 230 CCA Air Cleaner Pre-Cleaned Air to Paper Filter Oil Capacity 3 Pints (1.42 L) 16 HP Command™ — Kohler Horsepower 16 HP @ 3400 rpm D...

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...