Snapper E281222BE, E281022BE, E331522KVE - Manual

5 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider. Its purpose, aside from recommending standard operating procedures and routine service requirements, is to promote SAFETY through the use of accepted operating...

6 Section 1 – FAMILIARIZATION – DECALS / SYMBOLS BLADE ENGAGED POSITION “ON” BLADE DISENGAGED POSITION “OFF” OFF ON START ENGINE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL SYMBOLS GUARD WARNING 29784 DO NOT operate without entire Grass Catcher or Guard in place SERIAL NUMBER EUROPEAN NOISE CONTROL 74135 EUROPEAN COMMUNIT...

8 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required 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 rear tires. 2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers...

9 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...

13 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE 2.4.4. PARK BRAKE 1. Engage park brake by pushing clutch/brake pedal “DOWN” and moving the park brake latch to the “ENGAGED” position. While holding the park brake latch “ENGAGED”, release clutch/brake pedal to set park ...

14 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occur each year. These accidents usually involve unsupervised children. Many times these children have been given rides on the machine and have been trained to view this potentially dan...

15 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns,...

18 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS (Continued from previous page) 3.3.7. FRONT WHEEL BEARING - LUBRICATION 1. Lubricate front wheel bearings with five shots of general purpose grease, from grease gun. See Figure 3.6. FIGURE 3.6 WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, m...

20 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns,...

27 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid s...

28 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery. Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive liquid. Wear eye protection. Wash affected ar...

29 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 ...

30 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 ...

32 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SUBJECT SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED REFERENCE PAGES EACH USE 5 HOURS 25 HOURS 50 HOURS 100 HOURS EACH SEASON Engine Check Oil Level Page 8 X Engine Initial Oil Change Page 15 X Engine Periodic Oil Change Page 17 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Service Sponge Pre-Cleaner Element Engine Manual ...

33 MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS MAINTENANCE PARTS Engine Speed Control (Briggs Engine) 2-4155 Clutch/Brake Cable 2-9913 Brake Cable 2-2344 25” Cutter Blade (Standard - Not Air Lift Compatible) 3-5619 25” Cutter Blade (Standard - Air Lift Compatible) 1-9518 25” Cutter Blade (Mulching) 1-6967 25” Cut...

34 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 ...

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36 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 22 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions informati...