Snapper 300 Series, 1600 Series, 2600 Series - Manual

4 Safety Rules & 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 ref...

5 Identification Numbers Tractor ID Tag Mower ID Tag When contacting your authorized dealer for replace-ment parts, service, or information you MUST havethese numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identi-fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in thespace provided for easy acces...

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 clos...

10 Features & Controls Figure 2. Engaging the Parking BrakeA. Ground Speed PedalsB. Brake PedalC. Parking Brake Knob PARKING BRAKE FUNCTION Applying the Parking Brake - See Figure 2. To lock the parking brake, release the ground speed pedals (A),fully depress the brake pedal (B), pull UP on the ...

11 Features & Controls DASHBOARD DISPLAY(SELECT MODELS) Display Items Refer to Figures 3a and 3b. A. FUEL LEVEL Indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Left isempty; right is full. B. HOUR METER / CLOCK / SERVICE INDICATOR Displays the clock, hour meter, and maintenancereminder. C. SELECT...

12 Operating the Tractor 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. ADDING FUEL To add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 4). 2. Fill the ta...

13 STOPPING THE TRACTOR & ENGINE 1. Return the ground speed control(s) to neutral. 2. Disengage the PTO and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3. Place the throttle control in the position specified in the engine owner’s manual provided in the operator'spacket shipped with your tractor. Follow a...

14 Operating the Tractor USING A MULCHING MOWER (40” MOWER ONLY) Benefits of Proper Mulching Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts andrecuts clippings into tiny particles and then blows themdown into the lawn. These tiny particles decomposerapidly into by-products that your lawn can use. Unde...

MOWER DECK REMOVAL &INSTALLATION Lift Link Models 16 Operating the Tractor Removing the Mower Deck 1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a con- crete floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine, removethe key and apply parking brake. 2. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the m...

17 Operating the Tractor Figure 11. Mower HitchA. Tractor Hitch BracketsB. Spring-Loaded Lever A B Installing the Mower Deck 1. Park tractor, shut off PTO and engine, remove the key and apply parking brake. Turn the wheels fully tothe left. 2. Place mower height adjuster (B, Figures 7 & 8) in th...

18 Removing the Mower Deck 1. Park the tractor, fully lower the attachment lift, turn off the PTO, turn off the engine, remove the key, andengage the parking brake. If equipped, pivot thegauge wheels into sliding position (see Figure 13). 2. Place mower in the lowest cutting position using the mower...

19 Operating the Tractor A B Figure 15. Mower HitchA. Tractor Hitch BracketsB. Spring-Loaded Lever Installing the Mower Deck NOTE: Perform mower installation on a hard, level sur-face such as a concrete floor. 1. Park the tractor, fully lower the attachment lift, turn off the PTO switch, turn off th...

20 Operating the Tractor A F C D G Figure 18. Lift Link - Manual Lift ModelsA. PinB. Rear Hole of Lift Bar (Snowthrower Applications)C. SpacerD. Hair Pin ClipE. Upper Hole (Snowthrower Applications)F. Slot of Lift Link (Mower Applications)G. Lower Hole (Mower Applications) A B C D E Snowthrower&...

21 Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor 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 oper...

22 Regular Maintenance CHECK / CLEAN OIL COOLER(SELECT MODELS) Service Interval: Every 25 Hours, or As Necessary The engine oil cooler is located on the side of the engine(A, Figure 19) and should be cleaned with compressedair at regular intervals or if dirty. SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMCHECK Service In...

23 Regular Maintenance BATTERY MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Battery and Cables Service Interval: Every 100 Hours 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (A, Figure 21). 2. Remove the battery hold-down (C) and battery. 3. Clean the battery compartment with a solution of bak- ing s...

24 Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Service Interval: Every 25 Hours Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 22-26 as well as the lubrication points listed. Generally, allmoving metal parts should be oiled where contact ismade with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts andpulleys. W...

25 Regular Maintenance LUBRICATE REAR AXLE SHAFTS Service Interval: Yearly We recommend removing the rear wheel hubs and lubri-cating the axle shafts yearly. This prevents the wheelhubs from seizing onto the axle shaft and makes futureservice easier. 1. Turn off the ignition, turn off the PTO, engag...

26 Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES Service Interval: Every 100 Hours or As Required NOTE: Mower blades must be timed perpendicular toeach other. 1. Remove mower deck (see “Mower Deck Removal”). 2. See Figure 28. To remove blade for sharpening, use a block of wood to prevent blade rota...

28 Regular Maintenance Figure 34. Transmission ID Tag LocationA. ID TagB. K62 Expansion Chamber TUFF TORQ K61 10010101010 10010101 TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE K57 Maintenance The K57 is a sealed unit and does not require regularmaintenance. K62 Maintenance The K62 is a sealed unit and does not require ...

29 Regular Maintenance K71 Maintenance The following maintenance procedures must be per-formed on the K71 transmission after the first 50 hours ofoperation and then after every 250 hours. TRANSMISSION INFORMATION Transmission Oil Capacity: Apx. 4-1/2 qt (4.25L) Transmission Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 with...

33 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service Tractor Troubleshooting Cont. Tractor drive belt slips. 1. Clutch/brake is out of adjustment. See Adjustments Section. 2. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. Clean as required. 3. Belt stretched or worn. Replace with new belt. 4. Idler pulley pivot bracket R...

34 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service Figure 43. Seat AdjustmentA. Seat Adjustment LeverB. Carriage Bolt, Spacer, Washer, & NutC. Seat Spring A Figure 44. Manual Lift Assist AdjustmentA. Adjustment Bolt BATTERY CHARGING A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine maybe the result ...

35 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT NOTE: The steering wheel on Snapper models is notadjustable. 1. Use a suitable punch to remove the roll pin at the base of the steering wheel (B, Figure 45). 2. Pull down on the rubber boot to expose the two holes in the steerin...

36 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 25 hourbreak-in period and then after every 250 hours of opera-tion. Also perform the following procedure if the clutch isslipping or will not engage, or if a new clutch has beeninst...

37 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service MOWER ADJUSTMENTS Gauge Wheels (Select Models) The mower gauge wheels can be placed in two positionsdepending on the height of cut. When using higher cut-ting heights, set the wheels in the lower position. Whenusing lower cutting heights, set the wheels ...

39 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service Figure 53. Mower Belt Routing A. Idler Pulley Arm C. Belt Guide (44” & 50”) B. PTO Clutch Pulley D. Arbor Drive Pulley MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT 44” & 50” PTO Belt Replacement 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. ...

41 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service 40” Mower PTO Belt Replacement 1. With the mower deck installed, park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor.Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, shutthe engine off, and remove the key. 2. Remove the mower deck (see “Mowe...

42 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service 40” Mower Arbor Drive Belt Replacement 1. With the mower deck installed, park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor.Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, shutthe engine off, and remove the key. 2. Remove the mower deck (s...

43 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service 38” Mower Drive Belt Replacement NOTE: Be sure to use only genuine Simplicity replace-ment parts. Check the back of this manual or the decalunder the hood for common replacement part numbers. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the mower to installa new ...

44 Specifications ENGINE: 23 HP* Kohler Make Kohler Model CV23S Horsepower 23 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 41.1 Cu. in (674 cc) Electrical System 12 Volt, 15 amp. Alternator, Battery: 500 CCA Oil Capacity 2 qt. ( 1.9L) 20 HP* Kohler Make Kohler Model CV20S Horsepower 20 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 38.1 Cu. i...

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...