Snapper 7800786 - Manual

7 Operator Safety Remove Battery - 7101109 Safety Panel - 7101111 Before Starting - 7101112 Fi r e Haza rd . Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires arounddry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact localfire agencies for laws or regulatio...

www.snapper.com 8 Operator Safety Reverse Lockout - 7104796 7104796 Parking Brake - 7103219 7103219 Use only rechargeable valve regulated (sealed) non-spillable batteries in this product. Battery must be factory approved part or equivalent. Do not overcharge. 7105102 IMPORTANT Non-Spillable Battery ...

9 IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are providedfor reference only and may differ from your specificmodel. Contact your dealer if you have questions. Features and Controls A. Engine Speed Control B. Cutting Height Lever C. Ignition Switch D. Clutch/Brake Pedal E. Park Brake Latc...

13 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 Drive 1. With...

www.snapper.com 16 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 machinery...

www.snapper.com 18 Maintenance Introduction Contact a local dealer for parts and service assistance. Forthe correct part or information for a particular Rear EngineRiding Mower, always mention the model and serial number.We recommend returning the Rear Engine Rider to anauthorized dealer annually fo...

www.snapper.com 20 Maintenance Safety Interlock System Checks Engine must not start if: 1. The Clutch/Brake Pedal is not fully depressed OR,2. The Blade Control is in the “ON” (blades engaged) posi- tion. Engine should start if: 1. The Blade Control is in the “OFF” (blades disengaged) position AND, ...

www.snapper.com 22 Maintenance 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 and requires no grease. Differen...

www.snapper.com 24 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 isd...

27 Rear Engine Rider DriveComponents Service Brake / Park Brake Adjustment Test the wheel brake on a dry concrete surface. When prop-erly adjusted, the Rear Engine Rider will stop within 5 feetfrom fastest speed. If stopping distance is more than 5 feet,the wheel brake should be adjusted as follows:...

www.snapper.com 28 Maintenance Mower Blade Replacement Blade Wear Limits 1. Inspect the blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage (Figure 41) : (A) New blade; (B) Wear limit (notch starts); (C) Dangerous condition - do not use on mower! Replace with new blade. Blade Sharpening 1. Follow...

29 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 BELT COVER REMOVAL”. 2. Rem...

www.snapper.com 32 Troubleshooting 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 sp...

www.snapper.com 34 Warranty BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, L.L.C. OWNER WARRANTY POLICY LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair and/or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the equipment that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Briggs ...