Snapper GM2513H - Manual

4 Safety Rules & Information SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.a) Use only an approved container. b) Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refu-eling. Do not s...

5 Safety and Instructional Decals Decal - Warning (7028490) Important Safety Operating Instructions. Read andunderstand before operating machine Decal - Engine Throttle Control (7029167) Models - All mowers Decal - Blade Control, Engine Key Switch (7028349) Models - All mowers Decal - Traction Drive...

6 Features & Controls Engine On/Starter Rotate this key switch to the ON position before pullingon the starter rope. If the mower is equipped with the optional electric start-ing system, rotate the key past the ON position toengage the starter. When the engine starts, release thekey. Throttle Co...

7 Operating the Mower Engag e Disenga ge Figure 4 - Traction Drive / Freewheel Control STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE - The procedures outlined within this section aregeneral guidelines, and are in no way meant to replaceor supercede engine manufacturer's operating instruc-tions. In order to obtain optimu...

8 Operating the Mower To Propel Unit Forward: • Grasping both upper handle/safety bar (A, Figure 5) and lower portion of traction drive engagement bar(B) with both hands, slowly begin squeezing engage-ment bar up toward handle. The unit should beginmoving forward. To Propel Unit In Reverse: • Graspi...

9 Operating the Mower OFF RUN START A Figure 7 - PTO Engaged A. Blade Engagement Lever in engaged position. OFF RUN START A Figure 8 - PTO Disengaged A. Blade Engagement Lever in the disengaged posi-tion. ENGAGING/DISENGAGING THECUTTING BLADE To Engage Cutting Blade: • Push Blade Engagement Lever fo...

10 Operating the Mower A D C C B Figure 9 - Adjusting HeightA. SkidB. CapscrewC. WasherD. Nut TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT The front skids on the brush cutter have 3 sets of holes(Figure 9) for height adjustment: – Top holes - 3 1 / 4 " cutting depth – Center holes - 4" cutting depth – Bottom ho...

11 Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Service Interval: Every 25 Hours Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figure 10 aswell as the lubrication points listed. Generally, all movingparts should be oiled where contact is made with otherparts. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys. Wipesurface...

12 Regular Maintenance TIRE PRESSURE Tire pressure is 20 psi (1.4 bar). BATTERY SERVICE Cleaning the Battery and Cables - 9HP Models Service Interval: Every 100 Hours 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (C, Figure 13a). 2. Remove the battery hold-down (B), rubber protecti...

13 Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES Service Interval: Every 100 Hours or As Required 1. Raise the front end of the brush mower and securely support in the raised position. 2. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If worn or damaged, replace the blades as describedin follo...

14 Troubleshooting,Adjustment, & Service TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not turnover or start. 1. PTO lever in the engaged position. Place in disengaged position. 2. Out of fuel. If the engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill thefuel tank. 3. Engine flooded. Disengage chok...

15 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Troubleshooting Cont. Blade will not engage. 1. Blade clutch rod too loose. See Blade Clutch Adjustment Section. 2. Blade belt worn or broken. Turn off engine and inspect belt. Adjust orreplace as required. 3. Over-stretched or broken spring Turn off engi...

16 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service TRAVEL CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Serial Number 0-011903999 1. The Travel Control engagement bars (A, Figure 16a) should be an equal distance from the Upper HandleBar. If they are not, adjust their position. 2. Loosen the wing nut locknut (D) and rotate control ...

17 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service A D C B E Figure 17 - Blade Clutch AdjustmentA. Clutch RodB. Clutch Rod LeverC. Clutch Rod FittingD. LocknutE. Hairpin Clip BLADE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT If the mower blade does not stop running when the bladeclutch lever is in the DISENGAGED position, does no...

18 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT The mower blade should stop within 5 seconds after theBlade Engagement Lever is moved to the DISEN-GAGED position. This adjustment is checked by: 1. Remove blade clutch cover plate (A, Figure 19). 2. Start engine. 3. With mower bla...

20 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service E D G F B C A Figure 24 - Belt AlignmentA. Blade Drive PulleyB. Mower BeltC. Mower Tension IdlerD. Transmission PulleyE. Transmission BeltF. Engine PulleyG. Transmission Tension Idler MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT To replace the mower blade drive belt; NOTE - Th...

21 Specifications Parts & Accessories ENGINEl BRIGGS HONDA KAWASAKI BRIGGS Engine 13 HP B&S 13 HP Honda 15 HP V-twin 16 HP B&S Transmission Hydro/Variable Hydro/Variable Hydro/Variable Hydro/Variable Ground Speed (mph) Infinite (.01 - 6) Infinite (.01 - 6) Infinite (.01 - 6) Infinite (.0...