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Page 3 - safety infor mation to make you aware of the; WARNING
Thank you for purchasing this quality-built product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Simplicity and Snapper brand. When operated andmaintained according to the instructions in this manual, your product will providemany years of dependable service. This manual contains safety ...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information.................................2 Identification Numbers ............................................8Safety Decals ..........................................................9Safety Interlock System ........................................10Safety I...
Page 5 - Safety; Safety Rules & Information; Operating Safety
2 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Safety Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawnand garden equipment. Our products are designed andmanufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this mach...
Page 6 - Slope Operation
3 Safety Safety Rules & Information Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slopethat is too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction(and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, andpossible rollover. You should not operate on a slope gr...
Page 7 - Enclosed Areas
4 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Safety Safety Rules & Information Enclosed Areas Only operate this unit outdoors and away fromunventilated areas such as inside garages or enclosedtrailers. The engine emits poisonous carbon monoxidegas and prolonged exposure in an enclosed area canresul...
Page 8 - CAUTION
GENERAL OPERATION 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting. 2. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the dischargeopening at all times. 3. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instruc...
Page 9 - CHILDREN; Safety Rules and Information
6 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Safety TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ON UNITS) 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment exceptat the hitch point. 2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weight limit for towed equipment and towing onslo...
Page 10 - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
7 Safety 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 beforerefueling. 4. Never fuel the...
Page 11 - Identification Numbers; LLEE; XXX
8 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Safety Unit ID Tag Mower ID Tag Identification Numbers When contacting your authorized dealer forreplacement parts, service, or information youMUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’sidentification numbers, and engine serial num...
Page 12 - SAFETY DECALS; NORTH AMERICAN MODELS; Safety Decals
9 Safety SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured toprovide you with the safety and reliability you wouldexpect from an industry leader in outdoor powerequipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safetyinstructions it contains will provide you with thenecessary ba...
Page 13 - Safety Interlock System; Operational SAFETY Checks
10 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Safety Safety Interlock System NORTH AMERICANMODELS ONLY: 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 nevertamper with safety devi...
Page 14 - CE EXPORT SAFETY ICONS; DANGER; CAUTION or NOTICE; NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY ICONS; Safety Icons
11 Safety CE EXPORT SAFETY ICONS Warning: Read Operator’sManual. Read and understand theOperator’s Manual before using thismachine. Danger: Thrown Objects. This machine is capable of throwingobjects and debris. Keepbystanders away. Warning: Remove Key BeforeServicing. Remove the key and consulttechn...
Page 15 - Controls; Ground Speed Control Levers; Throttle Control; CONTROL FUNCTIONS
12 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Controls Ground Speed Control Levers These levers control the ground speed of the rider.The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and theright controls the right rear drive wheel. Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARDspeed of the associated w...
Page 17 - Operation; GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
14 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Operation Operation GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY Before first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operatethis tractor and mower. • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop t...
Page 18 - STARTING THE ENGINE; DO NOT TOW RIDER
15 Operation 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 tractor withoutfirst becoming familiar with the location andfunction of ALL controls. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Whil...
Page 19 - BASIC DRIVING; Forward Travel Practice; Smooth Travel
16 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Operation Operation ZERO TURNDRIVING PRACTICE The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider areresponsive, and learning to gain a smooth andefficient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, andturning movements will take some practice. Spending some time going...
Page 20 - ADVANCED DRIVING; Practice Turning Around a Corner; Practice Turning In Place
17 Operation ADVANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Row ZeroTurn Your Zero Turn Rider’s unique ability to turnin place allows you to turn around at the endof a cutting row rather than having to stopand Y-turn before starting a new row. For example, to execute a left end-of rowzero turn: 1. Slow down a...
Page 21 - Removal
18 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Operation MOWER REMOVAL ANDINSTALLATION NOTE: Perform mower deck installation and removalon a hard flat 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 allmoving p...
Page 22 - MOWING; MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS; Height of Grass; Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting
19 Operation MOWING Before mowing, set the cutting height as described inthe Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service section. 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the motion control leveris in the NEUTRAL position. 2. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). ...
Page 23 - When and How Often to Mow; MOWING METHODS; Proper Broadcast Mowing
20 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Operation When and How Often to Mow The time of day and condition of the grass greatlyaffect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the bestresults, follow these guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high. 2. Mow with sharp bla...
Page 24 - ATTACHING A TRAILER; Proper Mulching
21 Operation Figure 15. Trailer Weight RecommendationsA. Clevis PinB. Clip ATTACHING A TRAILER The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be lessthan 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with aappropriately sized clevis pin (A, Figure 15) and clip(B). Excessive towed loads can cause loss of traction...
Page 25 - Maintenance; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES; SAFETY ITEMS; Regular Maintenance
22 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a recordof your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the ela...
Page 26 - LUBRICATION
23 Maintenance Oil: • control handle pivots • discharge chute hinge Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiledwhere contact is made with other parts. Keep oil andgrease off belts and pulleys. Remember to wipefittings and surfaces clean both before and afterlubrication. LUBRICATION Lubricate t...
Page 27 - SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES; Removing the Mower Blade
24 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES Removing the Mower Blade 1. See Figure 17. To remove the mower blade, wedge a wooden block between the mower bladeand the mower deck housing to keep the mowerblade from turning, then remove the mowe...
Page 28 - Sharpening the Mower Blade
25 Maintenance Figure 22. Tightening the Mower Blade forInstallationA. Mower Blade Mounting BoltB. Hex WasherC. Mower Blade Air Lift (Install With Points Up)D. 4 X 4 Wooden BlockE. Spring Washer D A B E Sharpening the Mower Blade 1. Sharpen the mower blades with grinder, hand file, or electric blade...
Page 29 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
26 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Maintenance CHECK TIRE PRESSURES Tire pressure should be checked periodically, andmaintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note thatthese pressures may differ slightly from the “MaxInflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires. Thepressures shown pro...
Page 30 - CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER
27 Maintenance CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER 1. Warm the engine by running for a few minutes. (Refer to the engine operator’s manual for oil &filter replacement instructions) 2. The oil drain hose (A, Figure 25) is located on the left side of the engine. Remove the oil drain hosefrom its storag...
Page 31 - CHECK / FILL TRANSMISSION OIL
28 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance CHECK / FILL TRANSMISSION OIL Oil Type: 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil. 1. Check the oil level when the unit is cold. Raise the seat plate to gain access to the transmission oilreservoirs (A, Figure 26). The oil shou...
Page 32 - BATTERY MAINTENANCE; Cleaning the Battery and Cables; STORAGE
29 Maintenance WARNING Be careful when handling the battery. Avoidspilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparksaway from the battery.When removing or installing battery cables,disconnect the negative cable FIRST andreconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, thepositive terminal can be shorted to t...
Page 33 - Troubleshooting; TROUBLESHOOTING; TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER
30 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TROUBLESHOOTING While normal care and regular maintenance willextend the life of your equipment, prolonged orconstant use may eventually require that service beperformed to allow it to continue ope...
Page 34 - Rider Troubleshooting Continued.; TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
31 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release lever(s) 1. Move lever(s) forward to “drive” position. not drive. in “free-wheel” position. See Pushing The Rider By Hand. 2. Belt is ...
Page 35 - TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS
32 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.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. ...
Page 36 - SEAT ADJUSTMENT; Seat Position Adjustment
33 Troubleshooting SEAT ADJUSTMENT The seat and ground speed control levers should beadjusted so that operator’s elbows are supported bythe arm rests when his/her hands are on the controls,and the ground speed control levers can be movedthrough their full range of motion without contactingthe operat...
Page 37 - CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
34 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Troubleshooting Figure 32. 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 32)controls the mower cutting heig...
Page 38 - PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
35 Troubleshooting SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT(SELECT MODELS) The shock assembly can be adjusted to vary theamount of pre-load applied to the springs. This allowsthe operator to customize the ride according tooperator’s weight and operating conditions. LESS PRE-LOAD: • Light operator weight • Softer, more...
Page 39 - PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
36 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Troubleshooting WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustmentsonly with engine stopped, key removed andrider on level ground. B A C A B B B Figure 35. PTO Clutch AdjustmentA. Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown)B. Adjustment Nut Figure 36. Adjust PTO...
Page 40 - MOWER DECK LEVELING
37 Troubleshooting MOWER DECK LEVELING Perform these adjustments on a flat level surface. SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING 1. With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor.Turn the front wheels so they are straight. 2. Check for bent blades and replace if necessa...
Page 41 - MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT
38 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Troubleshooting ROLLER BAR LEVELING (SELECT MODELS) The rollers on this Zero Turn unit are not intended toride on the ground. DO NOT adjust rollers to ride onthe ground. Rollers riding on the ground will damageturf and/or unit. 1. First level the mower deck...
Page 42 - BATTERY CHARGING
39 Troubleshooting HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELTREPLACEMENT 1. Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage theparking brake, turn off the engine, and remove theignition key. 2. Remove the PTO drive belt (see MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT for removal instruction...
Page 43 - Specifications; Technical Manuals; Technical Manuals
40 www.simplicitymfg.com | www.snapper.com Specifications ENGINE: 24 HP* Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model 44M777-0121-E1 Horsepower 24 @ 3500 rpm Displacement 34.75 Cu. in (570 cc) Electrical System 12 Volt, 16 amp. Alternator, Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 4 US pt. (1.9 L) w/ ...
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Page 45 - TRACTOR
M A N U F A C T U R I N G , I N C .500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com P R O D U C T S , I N C .535 Macon StreetMcDonough, GA., 30253 www.snapper.com ENGINE: 24 HP* Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model 44M777-0121-E1 Oil Capacity 4 U...
