Page 2 - safety information to make you aware of the hazards and
WARNING Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicalsknown, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birthdefects, or other reproductive harm. Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Snapper product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Snapper brand. When operated and ma...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
1 Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Table of Contents Operator Safety .....................................................2 Safety Rules and Information ...........................................2Safety Decals ........................................................
Page 4 - Safety; OPERATING SAFETY; Operator Safety; Safety Rules and Information
2 www.Snapper.com Safety Operator Safety OPERATING SAFETY Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn andgarden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meetor exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Readi...
Page 5 - SLOPE OPERATION
3 Safety Operator Safety SLOPE OPERATION Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that istoo steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) cancause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. You shouldnot operate on a slope greater than a 5....
Page 6 - FUEL AND MAINTENANCE; ENCLOSED AREAS
FUEL AND MAINTENANCE Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove thekey before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing. Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smokewhile operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hotor running. Allow engine to cool f...
Page 7 - GENERAL OPERATION; CAUTION
5 Safety Operator Safety 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 discharge opening at alltimes. 3. Only allow responsible adults, who are ...
Page 8 - CHILDREN; WARNING
6 www.Snapper.com Safety Operator Safety attaching a trailer under OPERATION. 3. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment. 4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control. 5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.6. Do not shift ...
Page 9 - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
7 Safety Operator 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 before refueling. ...
Page 10 - Safety Decals
8 www.Snapper.com Safety Operator Safety Safety Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to provideyou with the safety and reliability you would expect from anindustry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions itcontains will...
Page 11 - Safety Interlock System; Safety Icons; DANGER; CAUTION or NOTICE; North American Safety Icons
Operator Safety Safety Interlock System This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. Thesesafety systems are present for your safety, do not attemptto bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safetydevices. Check their operation regularly. Operational SAFETY Checks Test 1 — Engine shou...
Page 12 - Controls; Identification Numbers; LLEE
10 www.Snapper.com Controls Features and Controls Identification Numbers S S A A M M P P LLEE When contacting your authorized dealer for replacementparts, service, or information you MUST have thesenumbers. Record your part number, serial number and engine serialnumbers in the space provided on the ...
Page 13 - Control Functions
11 Controls Control Functions The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing requirethe combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls touse for various tasks see...
Page 15 - General Operating Safety; Operation; Operation
13 Operation General Operating Safety Before first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate thistractor and mower. • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • Drive in an open area without mowing to...
Page 16 - Seat Adjustment; Check Tire Pressures
14 www.Snapper.com Operation Operation Figure 5. Seat AdjustmentA. Seat Adjustment Lever Seat Adjustment See Figure 5. The seat can be adjusted forward andbackward. Move the lever towards the left, position the seatas desired, and release the lever to lock the seat intoposition. Tire Pressure Front ...
Page 17 - Foot Pedal Adjustment; Mowing Height Adjustment
15 Operation Operation Foot Pedal Adjustment The deck lift foot pedal can be adjusted to accommodate theoperator’s height for optimal comfort. To adjust pedal position: 1. Remove the foot pedal (A, Figure 7) from the pedal mount tab (B). 2. Remove the pedal mount hardware (C) and rotate the tab 180 ...
Page 18 - Starting the Engine; Stopping the Rider; Pushing the Rider By Hand; NOTICE
16 www.Snapper.com Operation Starting the Engine 1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, engage the parking brake by pulling the parking brake lever up, make surethe PTO switch is disengaged (pressed down fully) andthe ground speed control levers are locked in theNEUTRAL position. 2. NOTE: A warm e...
Page 19 - Zero Turn Driving Practice
17 Operation Operation Zero Turn Driving Practice The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive, andlearning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’sforward, reverse, and turning movements will take somepractice. Spending some time going through the maneuvers shownand becomin...
Page 20 - Practice Turning Around a Corner; Practice Turning In Place
18 www.Snapper.com Operation Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Your Zero Turn Rider’s unique ability to turn inplace allows you to turn around at the end of acutting row rather than having to stop and Y-turnbefore starting a new row. For example, to execute a left end-of row zeroturn: 1. Slow down a...
Page 21 - Mowing; Mowing Recommendations
19 Operation Operation Mowing 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the ground speed control levers are lockedin the NEUTRAL position and the operator is on the seat. 2. Start the engine (see Starting The Engine). 3. Set the mower cutting height (see Mowing Height Adju...
Page 22 - Mowing Methods
20 www.Snapper.com Operation When and How Often to Mow The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect theresults you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, followthese guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high. 2. Mow with sharp blades. Short clippings of ...
Page 23 - Attaching A Trailer
21 Operation Operation Figure 18. Trailer Weight RecommendationsA. Clevis PinB. Clip Attaching A Trailer The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with a appropriately sizedclevis pin (A, Figure 18) and clip (B). Excessive towed loads can cause loss ...
Page 24 - Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Regular Maintenance
22 www.Snapper.com Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of youroperating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter. Saf...
Page 25 - Checking / Adding Fuel
23 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Checking / Adding Fuel To add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap.2. Fill the tank to about 1-1/2” (3,81 cm) of the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion. NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual forspecific fuel recommendations. 3. Insta...
Page 26 - Lubrication
24 www.Snapper.com Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 20through 23 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yokes• deck lift pivot blocks• mower deck spindles• mower deck idler arm Use grease fittings when present...
Page 27 - Check / Fill Transmission Oil
25 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 24. Checking Transmission Oil LevelA. Transmission Oil ReservoirsB. “FULL COLD” mark A B Check / Fill Transmission Oil Oil Type: 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil. 1. Check the oil level when the unit is cold. Locate the transmission oil reservoirs (A,...
Page 28 - Servicing The Mower Blades
26 www.Snapper.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Servicing The Mower Blades Removing the Mower Blade 1. To remove the mower blade, use a 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft and remove the mower blademounting bolt with a 15/16” wrench (Figure 26). 2. If there are no flats on the spindle sha...
Page 30 - Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment; Speed Balancing Adjustment; Neutral Adjustment
28 www.Snapper.com Maintenance Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment The control levers can be adjusted in three ways. Thealignment of the control levers, the placement of the levers(how close the ends are to one another) and the height ofthe levers can be adjusted. To Adjust the Handle Alignment Lo...
Page 31 - Parking Brake Adjustment
29 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 34. Parking Brake AdjustmentA. Brake SpringB. First Measurement - .50” (1,27 cm)C. Brake Spring RodD. Lock NutE. Second Measurement - .375” (0,95 cm)F. Set CollarG. Brake Shaft Weldment Parking Brake Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, engage t...
Page 33 - Deck Rod Timing Adjustment
31 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 36. Check Lift Rod Timing Figure 37. Adjust Lift Rod Timing Figure 38. 2 x 4 Locations Figure 39. Hanger Chain Adjustment Deck Rod Timing Adjustment 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engin...
Page 34 - Mower Belt Replacement - 48” Deck Models
32 www.Snapper.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 41. Mower PTO Belt RoutingA. Spindle PulleyB. PTO Drive BeltC. Spring-loaded Idler PulleyD. Stationary Idler Pulley B Figure 40. Mower PTO BeltA. Idler ArmB. Stationary Idler Pulley Mower Belt Replacement - 48” Deck Models 1. Park the tractor...
Page 35 - Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement
33 Maintenance Regular Maintenance 5-7/ 8 ” (14.92 cm) Figure 43. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementA. Pump Drive BeltB. Crankshaft PulleyC. Pump PulleyD. Idler PulleyE. Idler ArmF. SpringG. Spring Anchor EyeboltH. Stationary Idler Pulley B D A C H C Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement 1. Park ...
Page 36 - Battery Maintenance
34 www.Snapper.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 44. Battery CompartmentA. Positive (+) Cable & TerminalB. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal Battery Maintenance NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1battery. Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1. Disconnect the cables fro...
Page 37 - Battery Service
35 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Battery Service Checking Battery Voltage A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of battery.When engine is off, the voltmeter shows battery voltage,which should be 12 volts. When engine is running, thevoltmeter shows voltage of charging circuit which normall...
Page 38 - To Ground
36 www.Snapper.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance To StarterSwitch StartingVehicleBattery To Ground To Starter Switch DischargedVehicle Battery EngineBlock THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH Jumper Cable Jumper Cable WARNING Any procedure other than the pre...
Page 39 - Storage; Starting After Long Term Storage
37 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Storage Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, sonever store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuelvapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is alsotoxic if inhaled, so never store the uni...
Page 40 - Troubleshooting Chart; Troubleshooting the Rider; Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting
38 www.Snapper.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart While normal care and regular maintenance will extend thelife of your equipment, prolonged or constant use mayeventually require that service be performed to allow it tocontinue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the mos...
Page 41 - Troubleshooting the Mower
39 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Rider Troubleshooting Continued. Problem Cause Remedy Engine runs, but rider will 1. Transmission release lever(s) 1. Move the transmission release lever(s) to not drive. in “open” position. the “closed” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3...
Page 42 - Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems
40 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. Ground speed is too fast...
Page 43 - 6 HP Briggs & Stratton; Specifications; Specifications
41 Specifications ENGINE: 26 HP Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model 44P777-0124-G1 Horsepower 26 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 44.2 Cu. in (724 cc) Electrical System 12 Volt Starter, 16 amp. Alternator, Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 2.0 US qt.. (1.9 L) w/ Filter CHASSIS: Fuel Tank Capac...
Page 45 - Notes
Page 48 - Product Specifications:; ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER
535 Macon St.McDonough, GA 30253 www.snapper.com ENGINE: 26 HP Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model 44P777-0124-G1 Oil Capacity 2.0 US qt. (1,9 L) w/ Filter CHASSIS: Fuel Tank Capacity: 8 Gallons (30,3 L) Rear Wheels Tire Size: 20 x 8.00 -10 (48” Model)Inflation Pressure: 15 psi (1...
