Snapper LT195420, LT23460, LT24520, SLT23460, SLT24520, CLT23460, CLT24520 - Manual

English 3 ! ! Protection against Tipovers (Continued From Previous Column) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. ImmediatelySTOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyoneenters the area.8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls andother safety devices frequently for proper o...

English 4 www.snapper.com ! ! Towing 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed fortowing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at the hitchpoint.2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for weightlimits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.3. DO NOT allow children or others on towe...

International Pictorials IMPORTANT: Some of the following pictorials are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each pictorial. Figure 1: Safety warning pictorials A B C D E G H F I J K L M N P max 15° A - Wa...

Assembly Read and follow the assembly and adjustmentinstructions for your mower. All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discardany parts or material until the unit is assembled. NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the location of a part with the operator on the seat. WARNING:...

Figure 7: Steering post A - ScrewB - WasherC - CoverD - Decal (Optional)E - Steering wheelF - BellowsG - Steering postH - Straight Maintenance Free Battery IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if thebattery must be charged. 1....

1. Remove the protective cap from the battery terminal . 2. Fasten the red cable and terminal cover (if equipped) to the positive (+) terminal with the fasteners as shown (Figure 9). 3. Fasten the black cable to the negative (-) terminal with the fasteners as shown. Figure 9: Battery A - Carriage bo...

Features and Controls A - Throttle Control / Choke Control Levers — Throttlecontrol increases or decreases the speed of the engine.Choke control engages the choke to start a cold engine.(Note: The choke control lever is incorporated into thethrottle control lever on 42” models.) B - Steering Wheel (...

Operation Attachments This unit can use many different attachments. For all pull-behind attachments or trailers, the maximumgross weight is 250 pounds. Gross weight is the weight ofthe attachment or trailer and any load that might be on or init. Do not operate on a slope that is greater than 10 degr...

How to Engage the Blades (46 & 52” models) The PTO switch is above and to the right of the steering wheel (Figure 11). Use the PTO switch to engage the blades. Figure 11: PTO switch (46 & 52” models only) A - PTO switch (shown in the DISENGAGE position) 1. Before you start the engine, make s...

How to Transport the Unit To transport the unit, follow the steps below. 1. Disengage the blades. 2. Raise the deck lift lever to the highest position. 3. Move the throttle control to the FAST position. 4. Slowly push the speed control pedal forward to the desired speed. Mowing How to Operate the Mo...

Engine Operation Before Starting the Engine Check the Oil NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See theengine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of gasolineand oil to use. 1. Make sure the unit is level. NOTE: Do not check...

Tips Operating Tips 1. Check the blade rotation control or the PTO clutch for correct adjustment. For the blades to disengagecorrectly, the adjustment must be correct. 2. Before you use the unit, check the oil in the engine and add oil if necessary. 3. If the engine will not start, first make sure t...

20 www.snapper.com English Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Frequency Maintenance Required Comments Daily or before each use Maintenance engine. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual. Examine blades. Check for cracks, wear, and excessive damage. Remove debris from unit and mowing area. Examine all rota...

10. Install the mower deck. See “How To Install The Mower Deck”. Figure 20: Blade assembly A - Blade adapterB - Belleville washer (Outside rim must be against the blade.)C - NutD - WasherE - Blade How to Sharpen the Blade WARNING: Vibration can be caused if the blade isnot correctly balanced or if t...

Lubrication Where to Lubricate Models with grease fittings: Lubricate withgrease gun. Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown. Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil. NOTE: Apply grease to the steering gear assembly. CAUTION: If the unit is operated in dry areas that havesand, use a dry grap...

How to Check the Fuel Filter NOTE: Before you replace the fuel filter or the fuel line, the fuel tank must be empty. If the fuel filter is dirty, the engine will run rough and have less performance. Remove the old filter (Figure 31). Replacethe old filter with a new filter. Use an original equipment...

Troubleshooting 40 www.snapper.com English Troubleshooting Chart Problem Correction The engine will not start. 1. Follow the steps, “How To Start The Engine” in this book.2. Electric-Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the cables.3. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace th...

41 English Troubleshooting Chart Continued Problem Correction The grass does not dischargecorrectly. 1. Stop the engine. Clean the mower deck.2. Raise the height of cut.3. Replace or sharpen the blade(s).4 Use a slower ground speed.5. Move the throttle control to the FAST position.6. Replace the spr...

Specifications 42 www.snapper.com English Product Specifications LT195420 LT23460 SLT23460CLT23460 LT24520 SLT24520CLT24520 Deck Size (inches) 42 46 52 Height of Cut (inches) 1.5 - 4.0 1.5 - 4.0 1.5 - 4.0 Transmission Type Hydro Hydro Hydro Ground Speed - Fwd/Rev (mph) 0 - 5.6 / 0 - 3.5 0 - 5.6 / 0 ...

45 English 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser’s residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through anyauthorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found uponexamination by the factory...