Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. Th...
Page 3 - PREPARATION
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION (Continued From Previous Page) 6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could cause injury if thrown by blade or interfere with mowing. 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediat...
Page 4 - TOWING
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TOWING 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at the hitch point. 2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. 3. DO NOT allow children or others ...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................2 - 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................. 5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .................................. 6 Components ....................................................... 6 Controls ................
Page 6 - Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION; COMPONENTS
6 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 COMPONENTS The nomenclature drawings above, illustrate the essential components of the SNAPPER Lawn Tractor. It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the components and their operation BEFORE OPERATING. Specific d...
Page 7 - Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; OPERATOR’S SEAT ADJUSTMENT
7 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECKLIST Make the following checks and perform service as required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check tires and add air as needed to bring pressure to 12 P.S.I. in front tires and 12 P.S.I. in rear tires. 2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers ...
Page 8 - ENGINE; WARNING
8 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION 2.3.1. STARTING ENGINE 1. Take a comfortable position in seat of machine, look around to make sure that the area you are going to mow is clear of people, children and pets. Take note of any stationary obstacles! NOTE: The interlock sy...
Page 9 - STARTING MOWER BLADE
9 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION (Continued) 2.3.2. STARTING WHEEL DRIVE 1. Shift speed control lever to neutral. 2. Start engine. Refer to Section “STARTING ENGINE”. 3. Release clutch/brake pedal. 4. Slowly shift speed control lever forward for forward motion or to ...
Page 10 - DO NOT park machine on slopes.
10 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 STOPPING 2.4.3. STOPPING MOWER BLADES 1. Stop mower blade by pushing blades switch IN to disengage blades. See Figure 2.11. FIGURE 2.11 WARNING Once blades are disengaged, they should come to a complete stop in 5 seconds or less. If the blades continue to ro...
Page 12 - DO NOT operate; LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets
12 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.7. 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 da...
Page 13 - Section 3 – MAINTENANCE; CHANGE ENGINE OIL
13 Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the Tractor, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular Tractor, always mention the model and serial number. SNA...
Page 14 - Section 3 - MAINTENANCE; SERVICE – EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS
14 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,...
Page 15 - Air Filter – Single Cylinder Engine; ENGINE MUST NOT START IF:
15 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 6. Air Filter – Single Cylinder Engine Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions. a. Change air filter. Pull up and rotate the air cleaner latch to remove cleaner cover. See Figure 3.5. IMPORTANT: When cover is removed, you are viewing the carburetor side of ...
Page 18 - BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
18 ADJUSTING NUT (3) INSPECTION SLOT (3) .012” TO .014” FEELER GAUGE Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secur...
Page 19 - Section 4 – ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
19 Section 4 – ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremel...
Page 20 - TOP VIEW OF DECK
20 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR 4.2.5. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) SIDE-To-SIDE (48” Decks) Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the tire pressure. Check tires and add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear tires. If tires are properly...
Page 21 - To
21 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremel...
Page 22 - ADJUSTMENT
22 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremel...
Page 23 - TRACTION DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
23 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremel...
Page 24 - BLADE WEAR LIMITS
24 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremel...
Page 25 - TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
25 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremel...
Page 26 - 2” DECK SHOWN
26 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremel...
Page 29 - DECK BELT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
29 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremel...
Page 30 - TOP VIEW OF
30 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremel...
Page 31 - REMOVAL; INSTALLATION; CHARGING
31 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremel...
Page 32 - TESTING
32 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR WARNING Never attempt to charge the battery while it is installed on the machine. DO NOT use “BOOST” chargers on the battery. 4.5.5. BATTERY TESTING 1. Remove battery. Refer to section “BATTERY REMOVAL”. 2. Using a voltmeter, check the battery’s state of charge...
Page 33 - AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES; AVAILABLE
33 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES The SNAPPER LAWN TRACTOR can be equipped with a variety of accessories that increase its versatility. The accessories available for each model are listed in the chart below. Contact an authorized SNAPPER dealer for ordering any of the acce...
Page 34 - SECTION 5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
34 SECTION 5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL - B & S TWIN CYLINDER ENGINE
Page 35 - ELECTRICAL - B & S SINGLE CYLINDER ENGINE
35 SECTION 5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL - B & S SINGLE CYLINDER ENGINE
Page 36 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; PROBLEM
36 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Starter Will Not 1. Battery dead. 1. Service battery. Crank Engine 2. Blown fuse. 2. Replace fuse. 3. Electrical connections loose or corroded. 3. Clean and check connections for good contact. 4. Defective ignition switch. 4. Contact ...
Page 38 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; MAINTENANCE PARTS; TRACTOR
38 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 7 X Engine Initial Oil Change Page 13 X Engine Periodic Oil Change Page 14 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Service Sponge Pre-Cleaner Element Engine Manual ...
Page 39 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
39 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) 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 M...
Page 40 - PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
Page 44 - SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM; IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS; (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase)
44 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase) Model Number _________________________________________________________ Serial Number _________________________________________________________...
Page 45 - SERVICE NOTES
45 SERVICE NOTES ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________...
