Snapper RT Series - Manual

4 Safety Rules & Information SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. 2. Use only approved gasoline containers.3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool before ref...

5 Identification Numbers Tractor ID Tag Mower ID Tag When contacting your authorized dealer for replace-ment parts, service, or information you MUST havethese numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identi-fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in thespace provided for easy acces...

6 Safety Decals SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro-vide you with the safety and reliability you would expectfrom an industry leader in outdoor power equipmentmanufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructionsit contains will provide you with the ne...

7 CE Safety Icons / Directive Compliance Warning: Read Operator’s Manual. Read and understand the Operator’sManual before using this machine. Danger: Thrown Objects. This machine is capable of throwingobjects and debris. Keepbystanders away. Warning: Remove Key BeforeServicing. Remove the key and co...

8 Features & Controls Throttle/Choke Control (Single Lever Models) The throttle/choke lever controls engine speed andchoke. Move the throttle forward to increase enginespeed and back to decrease engine speed. Alwaysoperate at FULL throttle. Move the control fully forward(past the detent) to clos...

10 Features & Controls Operating the Tractor GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY Be sure to read all information in the Safety andOperation sections before attempting to operate this unit.Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stopthe unit. ADDING FUEL To add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (A, F...

PUSHING THE TRACTOR BY HAND 1. Disengage the PTO and turn the engine off.2. Pull the transmission release back approximately 2- 1/2” (6 cm) to lock into released position (Figure 2). 3. The tractor can now be pushed by hand. 11 STOPPING THE TRACTOR & ENGINE 1. Return the ground speed control(s) ...

12 Operating the Tractor Figure 3. Engaging the Parking BrakeA. Ground Speed PedalsB. Brake PedalC. Parking Brake Knob Figure 4. Emptying the HopperA. Catcher Dump PedalB. Catcher Lever PARKING BRAKE FUNCTION Applying the Parking Brake - See Figure 3. To lock the parking brake, release the ground sp...

13 Operating the Tractor ATTACHING A TRAILER NOTE: Remove the hopper to attach a trailer. The maximum horizontal drawbar force allowed is 444Newton. The maximum vertical drawbar force is 222Newton. This equates to a 396 lbs (180 kg) trailer on a10 degree hill. Secure the trailer with an appropriatel...

14 Operating the Tractor Figure 9. Raising & Lowering MowerA. Attachment Lift C. Hopper Lever B. Cutting Height Control B C A Figure 12. Discharge TubeA. Rubber Strap A MOWER DECK REMOVAL &INSTALLATION Removing the Mower Deck 1. Park tractor on a hard, level surface such as a con- crete floo...

15 Operating the Tractor Figure 13. Mower HitchA. Tractor Hitch BracketsB. Spring-Loaded Lever A B Installing the Mower Deck 1. Park tractor, shut off PTO and engine, remove the key and apply parking brake. Turn the wheels fully tothe left. 2. Place mower height adjuster (B, Figure 9) in the low- es...

16 RegularMaintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower. Use the hour meter to deter-mine your operating time. * Change original engine oil after initial break-in period. Refer to engine owner’s manual. ** More o...

17 Regular Maintenance Size PSI bar 6-8 ,41-,55 12-15 ,8-1 20 x 10.0-815 x 6.00-6 Figure 15. Tire Pressure CHECK TIRE PRESSURES Service Interval: Every 25 Hours Tire Pressure should be checked periodically, and main-tained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that thesepressures may differ slightl...

Grease: • steering linkage• foot pedal• mower linkage• transmission idler assembly pivot• rear axle shafts (remove wheel hubs) Use grease fittings when present. Automotive lithiumgrease is recommended. Oil: • control linkage • seat adjustment assembly• brake linkage • mower deck height adjustment li...

19 Regular Maintenance LUBRICATE REAR AXLE SHAFTS Service Interval: Yearly We recommend removing the rear wheel hubs and lubri-cating the axle shafts yearly. This prevents the wheelhubs from seizing onto the axle shaft and makes futureservice easier. 1. Turn off the ignition, turn off the PTO, engag...

SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES Service Interval: Every 100 Hours or As Required NOTE: Replace blades and bolts in sets. 1. Remove mower from the tractor. See Mower Installation & Removal. 2. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If worn or damaged, replace the blades as describedin fol...

21 Regular Maintenance A B C D Figure 25. Mower Belt TensionA. 3/8” Square Hole C. Arbor Drive Belt B. Pulley Capscrew D. Ratchet SET MOWER BELT TENSION Service Interval: Yearly 1. Turn the PTO to the off position, engage the parking brake, turn the engine off, and remove the key.Remove the mower de...

23 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service Tractor Troubleshooting Continued Tractor drive belt slips. 1. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. Clean as required. 2. Belt stretched or worn. Replace with new belt. 3. Idler pulley pivot bracket Remove idler pulley bracket, clean and lubricate. “frozen” i...

24 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service A Figure 27. Left Rear Wheel WellA. Hopper Latch Capscrews HOPPER LATCH ADJUSTMENT If the hopper will not latch when the lever is quicklyclosed, the latch clearance may need to be adjusted.Loosen the capscrews (A, Figure 27) and adjust theplates on both ...

25 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT If there is excessive slack in the steering system, thesteering gear backlash can be removed. 1. See Figure 28. Locate the steering gear assembly on the underside of the tractor. Loosen the two nuts andadjust the bracket so the g...

26 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service BATTERY CHARGING A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine maybe the result of a defect in the charging system or otherelectrical component. If there is any doubt about thecause of the problem, see your dealer. If you need toreplace the battery,...

27 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 25 hourbreak-in period and then after every 250 hours of opera-tion. Also perform the following procedure if the clutch isslipping or will not engage, or if a new clutch has beeninst...

28 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service TRANSMISSION PURGING Purge the transmission if the unit is excessively noisy orlacks drive in forward or reverse. 1. Elevate the rear end of the tractor using a chain hoist or floor jack. Support the rear of the unit using jack-stands. Elevate the unit j...

29 Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service MOWER ADJUSTMENTS Cutting Height Adjustment The cutting height adjustment lever (A, Figure 35) con-trols the mower cutting height. Push the button torelease the lever. Move the lever back to raise the deckand forward to lower it. Leveling The Mower If th...

31 Specifications ENGINE: 16 HP* Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model Intek 31F777 Horsepower 16 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 31 Cu. in (500 cc) Electrical System 12 Volt, 16 amp. Alternator, Battery: 230 CCA Oil Capacity 1.75 qt. ( 1.6L) 17 HP* Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & S...

32 Parts &Accessories REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts are available from your authorizeddealer. Always use genuine Simplicity Service Parts. TECHNICAL MANUALS Additional copies of this manual are available, as well asfully illustrated parts lists. These manuals show all of theproduct’s compo...