Page 3 - Table of Contents; WARNING
1 Operator Safety Features and Controls Operation Maintenance Tr oubleshooting W a rranties Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important Operator Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - Protection for Children; Important Operator Safety Instructions
www.snapper.com 2 Operator Safety ! ! 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 inserious injury or death to the operator or other person...
Page 5 - Protection against Tipovers; Important Operator Safety Instructions (Continued)
3 Operator Safety ! ! Protection against Tipovers (Continued From Previous Column) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. ImmediatelySTOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyoneenters the area.8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls andother safety devices frequently for ...
Page 6 - Towing
www.snapper.com 4 Operator Safety ! ! Towing 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed fortowing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at the hitchpoint.2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for weightlimits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.3. DO NOT allow children or others...
Page 7 - Features and Controls
5 Features and Controls IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are providedfor reference only and may differ from your specificmodel. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions. Features and Controls A. Steering Wheel B. Engine Speed Control (hidden from view) C. Ignition Swit...
Page 8 - Operator Seat Adjustment
www.snapper.com 6 Operation Pre-Start Check List Make the following checks and perform the service requiredbefore each start-up: 1. Check the tire pressure; add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear. 2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all a...
Page 9 - Starting and Operation
7 Operation Starting and Operation Engine (Electric Start) IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to “START”, the engine will turn over, but will not start unless theClutch/Brake pedal is pressed all the way down, and theBlade Lever is in the “OFF” position. The operator should bein the seat. St...
Page 11 - Mower Blade
9 Operation Starting and Operation (Continued) Mower Blade 1. With the engine running, move the engine speed control to the “FAST” position. 2. Move the blade lever (A, Figure 10) forward to the “ON” position, then depress the blade pedals (B) to hold the blade lever in the “ON” position. Wheel Driv...
Page 12 - Engine
www.snapper.com 10 Operation Stopping - Engine,Wheel Drive, Blade Engine 1. Stop the engine by turning the key (A, Figure 13) to the “OFF” position. Wheel Drive 1. Stop motion of the Rear Engine Rider by pushing the clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 14) all the way down to apply the brake. Mower Blade 1...
Page 13 - Park Brake
11 Operation Stopping - Engine, Wheel Drive,Blade (Continued) Park Brake 1. To set the park brake, press the clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 16) all the way down, slide the park brake latch (B) all the way in to the engaged position, and release the clutch/brake pedal. A detent in the park brake latch...
Page 14 - Reverse Lockout Mechanism; Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override
www.snapper.com 12 Operation Reverse Lockout Mechanism Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occur eachyear. These accidents usually involve unsupervised children.Many times these children have been given rides on themachine and have been trained to view this potentially dan-gerous piece of...
Page 15 - Introduction; Change Engine Oil; Maintenance
13 Maintenance Introduction To retain the quality of the Rear Engine Rider, use genuineSNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPERdealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct partor information for a particular Rear Engine Riding Mower,always mention the model and serial numb...
Page 16 - Check the Blade Drive Belt
www.snapper.com 14 Maintenance Service - After the First 5 Hours(Continued) Check the Blade Drive Belt The blade drive consists of a single belt from the engine tothe deck. Inspect for signs of deterioration and proper ten-sion. 1. Lower the deck to the lowest setting.2. Remove the four self-tapping...
Page 17 - Safety Interlock System Checks; Service - Every 25 Operating Hours; Check Engine
15 Maintenance Service - After the First 5 Hours(Continued) Safety Interlock System Checks Perform the following interlock system checks periodicallyduring the operating season. Contact your authorizedSnapper dealer if you have questions. Engine must not start if: 1. The Clutch/Brake Pedal is not fu...
Page 19 - Rear Axle Bearing - Lubrication
17 Maintenance Service - Every 25 Operating Hours(Continued) Rear Axle Bearing - Lubrication 1. The grease fitting (A, Figure 27) on the left rear axle bearing requires three shots of general purpose greasefrom grease gun. 2. The right rear axle bearing is lubricated by the differential lubricant an...
Page 20 - Every Two Years
www.snapper.com 18 Maintenance Service - Annually Engine Perform all maintenance as specified in “MAINTENANCESCHEDULE” Section of this manual. Fuel Filter IMPORTANT: Service the fuel filter on a COLD ENGINE ONLY! IMPORTANT: To stop the flow of fuel, the fuel tank (C, Figure 30) may be removed from t...
Page 21 - Engine Adjustments and Repair; Blade Brake Adjustment
19 Maintenance Engine Adjustments and Repair Refer to the engine manual for those adjustments and/orrepairs that can be made by the owner. Mower Deck and ComponentAdjustments The following mower deck and component adjustments andrepairs can be made by the owner. However, if there is diffi-culty in a...
Page 24 - Service Brake / Park Brake Adjustment
www.snapper.com 22 Maintenance Rear Engine Rider DriveComponents Your Snapper rider is equipped with a patented smooth startclutch. The clutch should operate smoothly and provideample traction. If problems are experienced, contact yourSnapper dealer for repair. Service Brake / Park Brake Adjustment ...
Page 25 - Mower Blade Replacement; Blade Wear Limits
23 Maintenance Mower Blade Replacement Blade Wear Limits 1. Inspect the blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage (Figure 42) : (A) New blade; (B) Wear limit (notch starts); (C) Dangerous condition - do not use on mower! Replace with new blade. Blade Sharpening 1. Follow the WARNING sta...
Page 26 - Mower Drive Belt Replacement; Belt Removal
www.snapper.com 24 Maintenance Mower Drive Belt Replacement Inspect the mower drive belt as described in the section,“CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT”. Replace the belt if signs ofexcessive wear and/or damage are present. Belt Removal 1. Remove the mower drive belt cover. Refer to the section entitled “DRIVE...
Page 27 - Battery; Battery Removal
25 Maintenance Battery Battery Removal 1. Carefully pull each side of the battery cover (A, Figure 48) away from the ratchet fasteners (B) and remove the cover. 2. Remove the hair pin and swivel from the deck support to allow clearance for battery removal. 3. Slide the battery from the battery box t...
Page 28 - Battery Service
www.snapper.com 26 Maintenance Battery Service 1. Remove the battery. Refer to the section entitled “BAT- TERY REMOVAL”. 2. Place the battery in a well ventilated area on a level sur- face. 3. Using distilled water, refill the cells as required to cover the cell plates (of which can also be viewed t...
Page 29 - Snapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories; Description of Kit
27 Maintenance 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 Balls Floating 50% Charged 1.160 12.10v Two Ball...
Page 31 - Maintenance/Replacement Parts
29 Maintenance Maintenance/Replacement Parts Engine Speed Control (Briggs Engine) 7022751 Engine Speed Control (Kohler Engine) 7074320 Engine Speed Control (Honda Engine) 7075089 Clutch/Brake Cable 7022449 Clutch/Brake Cable (33” Deck Models Only) 7074131 Brake Cable 7072648 28” Cutter Blade (Standa...
Page 32 - Troubleshooting
www.snapper.com 30 Tr oubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will NotStart UsingRecoil Starter 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level. 2. Engine needs choking. 2. Move choke control to “CHOKE” position. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place s...
Page 34 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
www.snapper.com 32 W a rranties 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser’s residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through anyauthorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found uponexami...
Page 35 - Slope Guide
Page 36 - Notes
Page 40 - Common Service Parts; Product Specifications
www.snapper.com Snapper Products535 Macon StreetMcDonough, GA 30253 1-800-935-2967 38 REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 23 Engine Power Rating Information: The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engi...
