Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. Th...
Page 3 - PREPARATION
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION (Continued From Previous Page) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyone enters the area. 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and other safety devices frequently for prop...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Service - After First 5 Hours
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......... 2 - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................ 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ......................... 5 Components ........................................................5 Controls .........................................
Page 5 - Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION
5 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 COMPONENTS The nomenclature drawings above, illustrate the essential components of the SNAPPER Lawn Tractor. It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the components and their operation BEFORE OPERATING. Specific d...
Page 6 - Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
6 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST Make the following checks and perform service as required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check tires and add air as needed to bring pressure to 12 P.S.I. in front tires and 12 P.S.I. in rear tires. 2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers ...
Page 7 - WARNING
7 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION 2.3.1. STARTING ENGINE 1. Take a comfortable position in seat of machine, look around to make sure that the area you are going to mow is clear of people, children and pets. Take note of any stationary obstacles! NOTE: The interlock sy...
Page 12 - Section 3 – MAINTENANCE
12 Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the Tractor, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular Tractor, always mention the model and serial number. SNA...
Page 13 - Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
13 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.4. CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT 1. The idler and spring provide proper belt tension and require no adjustment. If belt is frayed, slit, severed or belt strands exposed, replace belt before operating mower. 3.3 SEVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 3.3.1. CHECK ENGINE 1. Change en...
Page 17 - Section 4 – ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
17 Section 4 – ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremel...
Page 33 - AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
33 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES The SNAPPER LAWN TRACTOR can be equipped with a variety of accessories that increase its versatility. The accessories available for each model are listed in the chart below. Contact an authorized SNAPPER dealer for ordering any of the acce...
Page 34 - SECTION 5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Page 35 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
35 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Starter Will Not 1. Battery dead. 1. Service battery. Crank Engine 2. Blown fuse. 2. Replace fuse. 3. Electrical connections loose or corroded. 3. Clean and check connections for good contact. 4. Defective ignition switch. 4. Contact ...
Page 37 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; MAINTENANCE PARTS; TRACTOR
37 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SUBJECT SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED REFERENCE PAGES EACH USE 5 HOURS 25 HOURS 50 HOURS 100 HOURS EACH SEASON Engine Check Oil Level Page 6 X Engine Initial Oil Change Page 12 X Engine Periodic Oil Change Page 13 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Service Sponge Pre-Cleaner Element Engine Manual ...
Page 39 - PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
Page 43 - SERVICE NOTES
43 SERVICE NOTES ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________...
Page 44 - Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for; IMPORTANT
44 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for LAWN TRACTOR HYDROSTATIC DRIVE ELECTRIC CLUTCH SERIES G IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissio...