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 thatcan cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in seriousinjury or death to the operator or other persons. The ...
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 prope...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .........................
Page 5 - Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION; Understand and Follow; All; CONTROL PANEL
5 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of theSNAPPER Rear Engine Rider. Its purpose, aside fromrecommending standard operating procedures androutine service requirements, is to promote SAFETYthrough the use of accepted operating pra...
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 servicerequired 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 reartires. 2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers t...
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 9 - “FAST”
9 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Once blade is disengaged, it should come to acomplete stop in 3 seconds or less. If the bladecontinues to rotate after 3 seconds, the blade brakemust be adjusted. Refer to Section “BLADE BRAKEADJUSTMENT” for adjustment procedures or returnmachine to an au...
Page 11 - DO NOT park the machine on slopes.
11 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE 2.4.4. PARK BRAKE1. Engage park brake by pushing clutch/brake pedal “DOWN” and moving the park brake lever to the “ON”position. While holding the park brake lever “ON”,release clutch/brake pedal to set park brake.See Fig...
Page 12 - REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM
12 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occureach year. These accidents usually involveunsupervised children. Many times these children havebeen given rides on the machine and have been trainedto view this potentially dangero...
Page 13 - Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
13 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,service or repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Removekey. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug andsecure away from plug. Engine and components areHOT. Avoid serious burns, allo...
Page 14 - BLADE BRAKE; SERVICE BRAKE / PARK BRAKE; TOP VIEW OF BELT ROUTING
14 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,service or repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Removekey. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug andsecure away from plug. Engine and components areHOT. Avoid serious burns, allo...
Page 15 - Section 3 – MAINTENANCE
15 Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2.8. REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM Check function of Reverse Lockout Mechanism withengine off. 1. Depress and hold blade pedals. 2. Depress and hold clutch/brake pedal. 3. Shift lever must not go into reverse. WARNING DO NOT operate machine if Reverse LockoutMechanism is not...
Page 17 - REMOVING FUEL TANK
17 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,service or repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Removekey. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug andsecure away from plug. Engine and components areHOT. Avoid serious burns, allo...
Page 19 - MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT
19 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,service or repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Removekey. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug andsecure away from plug. Engine and components areHOT. Avoid seriou...
Page 20 - CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
20 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,service or repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Removekey. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug andsecure away from plug. Engine and components areHOT. Avoid seriou...
Page 21 - REAR ENGINE RIDER DRIVE COMPONENTS
21 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,service or repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Removekey. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug andsecure away from plug. Engine and components areHOT. Avoid seriou...
Page 22 - Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe
22 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,service or repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Removekey. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug andsecure away from plug. Engine and components areHOT. Avoid seriou...
Page 25 - BATTERY
25 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,service or repairs with the engine running. Stopengine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Removekey. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug andsecure away from plug. Engine and components areHOT. Avoid seriou...
Page 26 - BATTERY TESTING
26 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive gas.Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area whencharging battery or when handling electrolyte orbattery. Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive liquid.Wear eye protection. Wash affected areas ...
Page 27 - Battery Condition Chart; State of Charge; SNAPPER REAR ENGINE RIDER ACCESSORIES; DESCRIPTION OF KIT
27 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 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING; (Trouble Shooting Continued on Next Page)
28 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 31 - YEAR LIMITED 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; IMPORTANT
36 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWERSERIES 20 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on thedate manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and crit...