Snapper S150X Series - Manuals

3 Safety Operator Safety SLOPE OPERATION Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that istoo steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) cancause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. You shouldnot operate on a slope greater than a 5....

4 www.SnapperPro.com Safety ROLL BAR USE Keep the roll bar in the raised position and fasten the seatbelt. There is no roll over protection when the roll bar isdown! Do not jump off if the mower tips (it is safer to besecured by the seat belt with the roll bar raised.) Lower the roll bar only when n...

5 Safety Operator Safety ENCLOSED AREAS Only operate this unit outdoors and awayfrom unventilated areas such as insidegarages or enclosed trailers. The engineemits poisonous carbon monoxide gas andprolonged exposure in an enclosed area canresult in serious injury or death. FUEL AND MAINTENANCE Alway...

6 www.SnapperPro.com Safety 2. Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. 3. Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine. Only start engine fromthe operator’s position. Use seat belts if provided. 4. B...

7 Safety Operator Safety spark arrester. It is a violation of California PublicResource Code Section 4442 to use or operate theengine on or near any forest-covered, brush-covered, orgrass-covered land unless the exhaust system isequipped with a spark arrester meeting any applicablelocal or state law...

8 www.SnapperPro.com Safety Operator Safety SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extremecare in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammableand the vapors are explosive. Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources...

9 Safety Operator Safety 27. Models equipped with an engine radiator: WARNING: Stored energy device. To prevent serious bodily injuryfrom hot coolant or steam blow-out, never attempt toremove the radiator cap while the engine is running.Stop the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, useextrem...

Safety Operator Safety 11 Safety Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to provideyou with the safety and reliability you would expect from anindustry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions itcontains will provide you wi...

12 www.SnapperPro.com Safety Operator Safety Safety Interlock System This unit is equipped with safety interlockswitches. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safetyswitches, and never tamper with safety devices. Checktheir operation regularly. Operational SAFET...

13 Safety Operator Safety Identification Numbers S A M P LE When contacting your authorized dealer for replacementparts, service, or information you MUST have thesenumbers. Record your part number, serial number and engine serialnumbers in the space provided on the inside front cover foreasy access....

14 www.SnapperPro.com Controls Control Functions The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing requirethe combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls touse fo...

16 www.SnapperPro.com Operation General Operating Safety Before first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate thistractor and mower. • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • Drive in an open are...

Operation 17 Operation Figure 4. Seat AdjustmentA. Seat Adjustment Lever Seat Adjustment See Figure 4. The seat can be adjusted forward andbackward. Move the lever towards the left, position the seatas desired, and release the lever to lock the seat intoposition. Tire Pressure Front 25 psi (1,72 bar...

18 www.SnapperPro.com Operation Operation Foot Pedal Adjustment The deck lift foot pedal can be adjusted to accommodate theoperator’s height for optimal comfort. To adjust pedal position: 1. Remove the foot pedal (A, Figure 7) from the pedal mount tab (B). 2. Remove the pedal mount hardware (C) and ...

19 Operation Figure 8. Raise & Lower the Roll BarA. Hair Pin ClipB. Retainer PinC. Roll BarD. Rubber Stop Raise and Lower the Roll Bar To Lower the Roll Bar: 1. Pull the hair pin clips (A, Figure 8) out of the retainer pins (B). 2. Push or pull the top of the roll bar (C) forward against the rub...

20 www.SnapperPro.com Operation Starting the Engine 1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, engage the parking brake by pulling the parking brake lever back, make surethe PTO switch is disengaged (pressed down fully) andthe motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRALposition. 2. NOTE: A warm e...

21 Operation Operation Zero Turn Driving Practice The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive, andlearning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’sforward, reverse, and turning movements will take somepractice. Spending some time going through the maneuvers shownand becomin...

Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Your Zero Turn Rider’s unique ability to turn inplace allows you to turn around at the end of acutting row rather than having to stop and Y-turnbefore starting a new row. For example, to execute a left end-of row zeroturn: 1. Slow down at the end of the row. 2. Move...

23 Operation Operation Mowing 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the motion control levers are locked in theNEUTRAL position and the operator is on the seat. 2. Start the engine (see Starting The Engine). 3. Set the mower cutting height (see Mowing Height Adjustment...

24 www.SnapperPro.com Operation When and How Often to Mow The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect theresults you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, followthese guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high. 2. Mow with sharp blades. Short clippings ...

25 Operation Operation Figure 19. Trailer Weight RecommendationsA. Clevis PinB. Clip Attaching A Trailer The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with a appropriately sizedclevis pin (A, Figure 19) and clip (B). Excessive towed loads can cause loss ...

Maintenance Schedule The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of youroperating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter. Safety Items BeforeEach Use Every ...

27 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Checking / Adding Fuel To add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap.2. Fill the tank to about 1-1/2” (3,81 cm) of the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion. NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual forspecific fuel recommendations. 3. Insta...

28 www.SnapperPro.com Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 21through 24 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yokes• deck lift pivot blocks• mower deck spindles• mower deck idler arm Use grease fittings when pres...

29 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 26. Battery CompartmentA. Hydraulic Oil ReservoirB. Hydraulic Oil Filter Figure 25. Checking Hydraulic Oil LevelA. Hydraulic Oil ReservoirB. Reservoir Cap A B Check Hydraulic Oil Level 1. Before removing the reservoir cap, make sure the area around the reser...

30 www.SnapperPro.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Servicing The Mower Blades Removing the Mower Blade 1. To remove the mower blade, use a 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft and remove the mower blademounting bolt with a 15/16” wrench (Figure 27). 2. If there are no flats on the spindle ...

32 www.SnapperPro.com Maintenance Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment The control levers can be adjusted in three ways. Thealignment of the control levers, the placement of the levers(how close the ends are to one another) and the height ofthe levers can be adjusted. To Adjust the Handle Alignment...

33 Maintenance Regular Maintenance 2" - 2-1/8" (5,0 - 5,4cm) Figure 36. Parking Brake AdjustmentA. Brake SpringB. Adjustment Nut Parking Brake Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage the parkingbrake. 2. Locate the brake s...

35 Regular Maintenance Maintenance Figure 38. Check Lift Rod Timing Figure 39. Adjust Lift Rod Timing Figure 40. 2 x 4 Locations Figure 41. Hanger Chain Adjustment Deck Rod Timing Adjustment 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engin...

36 www.SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance Maintenance Figure 43. Mower PTO Belt RoutingA. Spindle PulleyB. PTO Drive BeltC. Spring-loaded Idler PulleyD. Stationary Idler Pulley B A Figure 42. Mower PTO BeltA. Idler ArmB. Stationary Idler Pulley B Mower Belt Replacement 1. Park the tractor on a smoot...

37 Regular Maintenance Maintenance 8 3/8”(21,2 cm) Figure 44. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementA. Pump Drive BeltB. Crankshaft PulleyC. Pump PulleyD. Idler PulleyE. Idler ArmF. SpringG. Spring Anchor Eyebolt B D A C F G E C Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, l...

38 www.SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance Maintenance Figure 45. Battery CompartmentA. Positive (+) Cable & TerminalB. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal Battery Maintenance NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1battery. Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1. Disconnect the cables ...

39 Regular Maintenance Maintenance Battery Service Checking Battery Voltage A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of battery.When engine is off, the voltmeter shows battery voltage,which should be 12 volts. When engine is running, thevoltmeter shows voltage of charging circuit which normall...

40 www.SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance Maintenance To StarterSwitch StartingVehicleBattery To Ground To Starter Switch DischargedVehicle Battery EngineBlock THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH Jumper Cable Jumper Cable WARNING Any procedure other than the ...

41 Regular Maintenance Maintenance Storage Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, sonever store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuelvapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is alsotoxic if inhaled, so never store the uni...

42 www.SnapperPro.com Regular Maintenance Maintenance Troubleshooting Chart While normal care and regular maintenance will extend thelife of your equipment, prolonged or constant use mayeventually require that service be performed to allow it tocontinue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide ...

43 Maintenance Troubleshooting 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...

44 www.SnapperPro.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Problem Cause Remedy Streaking. 1. Blades are not sharp. 1. Sharpen your blades. 2. Blades are worn down to far. 2. Replace your blades. 3. Engine speed is too slow. 3. Always mow at full throttle. 4. Ground speed is too f...

45 ENGINE: 21 HP Kawasaki Make Kawasaki Model FH641V Horsepower 21 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 41.2 Cu. in (675 cc) Electrical System 12 Volt, 13 amp. Alternator, Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 2.0 US qt. ( 1.9 L) w/ Filter 23 HP Kohler Make Kohler Model CV23S Horsepower 23 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 41.1 C...

Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group 5375 North Main StreetMunnsville, NY 13409800-933-6175www.SnapperPro.com ENGINE: 21 HP Kawasaki Make Kawasaki Model FH641V Oil Capacity 2.0 US pt. ( 1.9 L) w/ Filter 23 HP Kohler Make Kohler Model CV23S Oil Capacity 2.2 pt. (2.0 L) w/ Filter 25 HP Kawa...