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Thank You for purchasing this quality-built Snapper product. We’re pleased that you placed your confidence in the Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in thismanual, your Snapper product will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety i...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; WARNING
3 Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - Operator Safety
www.snapper.com 4 ! 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 persons. The owner of th...
Page 7 - Decal Identification
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...
Page 8 - IMPORTANT; CAUTION
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 ...
Page 9 - Features and Controls
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...
Page 13 - Operation
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...
Page 16 - Reverse Lockout Mechanism; Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override
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...
Page 18 - Change Engine Oil; DANGER
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...
Page 20 - Maintenance; Safety Interlock System Checks
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, ...
Page 22 - Rear Axle Bearing - Lubrication
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...
Page 24 - Blade Brake Adjustment
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...
Page 27 - Service Brake / Park Brake Adjustment
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:...
Page 28 - Blade Wear Limits
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...
Page 29 - Mower Drive Belt Replacement; Belt Removal
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...
Page 32 - Troubleshooting
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...
Page 34 - Warranty
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 ...
Page 35 - Slope Guide