Snapper 281022BE, 280922B, 300922B, 301022BE, W280922B, W301022BE Manual

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; IMPORTANT

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................... 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ...................................5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........... 6-12 Pre-start Checklist .....................

Page 5 - Section 1 – FAMILIARIZATION

5 Section 1 – FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider. Its purpose, aside from recommending standard operating procedures and routine service requirements, is to promote SAFETY through the use of accepted operating...

Page 6 - Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; OPERATOR’S SEAT ADJUSTMENT

6 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 psi in front and 12 psi 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. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to “START”, the engine will turn over, but will not start unless the Clutch/Brake pedal is pressed all the way down, the Blade Lever is in the “Off” position (S...

Page 11 - BRAKE; DO NOT park the machine on slopes.

11 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE 2.4.4. PARK BRAKE 1. Engage park brake by pushing clutch/brake pedal “DOWN” and moving the park brake latch to the “ENGAGED” position. While holding the park brake latch “ENGAGED”, release clutch/brake pedal to set park ...

Page 12 - Move blade lever forward to “ON” position.; DANGER; LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets

12 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occur each year. These accidents usually involve unsupervised children. Many times these children have been given rides on the machine and have been trained to view this potentially dan...

Page 13 - Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

13 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns,...

Page 14 - SYSTEM

14 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns,...

Page 16 - The right rear axle bearing is lubricated by the; Stand rear engine rider on its rear bumper and

16 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 3.3.8. REAR AXLE BEARING 1. The left rear axle bearing requires three shots of general purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.7. NOTE: Some models are equipped with a pre-lubricated sealed bearing and require no additional lubri...

Page 17 - REMOVING FUEL TANK

17 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.4 SERVICE - ANNUALLY 3.4.1. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform all maintenance as specified in “MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE” Section of this manual. 3.4.2. FUEL FILTER Service fuel filter as instructed below, on COLD ENGINE ONLY! IMPORTANT: To stop flow of fuel, tank may be removed f...

Page 24 - CAUTION; INSTALLATION

24 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid s...

Page 25 - TESTING

25 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery. Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive liquid. Wear eye protection. Wash affected ar...

Page 26 - Battery Condition Chart; State of Charge; SNAPPER REAR ENGINE RIDER ACCESSORIES; DESCRIPTION OF KIT

26 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.6.6. BATTERY TESTING 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 ...

Page 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING; (Trouble Shooting Continued on Next Page)

27 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level. Start Using 2. Engine needs choking. 2. Move choke control to “CHOKE” position. Recoil Starter 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire ...

Page 29 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

29 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 13 X Engine Periodic Oil Change Page 13 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Service Sponge Pre-Cleaner Element Engine Manual ...

Page 30 - Brake Cable

30 MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS MAINTENANCE PARTS Engine Speed Control (Briggs Engine) 2-2751 Clutch/Brake Cable 2-2449 Brake Cable 7-1909 Reverse Lockout Mechanism Cable 7-3216 25” Cutter Blade (Standard - Not Air Lift Compatible) 3-5619 25” Cutter Blade (Standard - Air Lift Compatible) 1-9518 25”...

Page 31 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

31 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at ...

Page 32 - PRIMARY MAINTENANCE

Page 36 - Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

36 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 22 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 emissions information and cr...