Snapper SFH13320KW - Manual

00 5 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .........................1-3Table of Contents ................................................5Features & Controls ............................................6 Control Functions ....................................................6Safety Inte...

00 6 Features& Controls A. Motion Control Levers These levers control the ground speed and direction ofmotion of the mower. The left and right levers are tiedtogether so you can operate either lever to control themower’s ground speed and forward or reverse direction. Moving a lever forward incre...

00 7 Features & Controls SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches andother safety devices. These safety systems are presentfor your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switch-es, and never tamper with safety devices. Check theiroperation regularly. Operati...

00 8 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 necessary bas...

00 9 Operating the Walk Behind Mower WARNING If you do not understand how a specific controlfunctions, or have not yet thoroughly read theFEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. Do NOT attempt to operate the machine withoutfirst becoming familiar with the location andfunction of ALL controls. GE...

00 10 OPERATING ON A SLOPE While it is not recommended, traveling up and downslopes may be required from time to time. These guidelines are listed for your safety. Traveling Up a Slope Since the hill climbing ability of the machine will probablyfar exceed any other machine you may have operated,caut...

00 11 STORAGE Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, sonever store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuelvapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is alsotoxic if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure usedfor hu...

00 12 RegularMaintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record ofyour operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by multiplying the time it takes to do one jobby t...

00 13 02 CHECKING / ADDING FUEL To add fuel: • Remove the fuel cap. • Fill the tank. Do not overfill. Leave approximately 1” of room in thetank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manualfor specific fuel recommendations. • Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. FUEL FILTER The fuel filter is lo...

00 14 Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles• front caster wheel pivots• ground speed control shaft pivot Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts toapply grease to moving parts when grease fittings arenot...

00 15 01 SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES • Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in followingsteps. • To remove blade for sharpening, use a 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft while removing the blademounting bolt with a 15/16” wrench (Figure 6). ...

16 TroubleshootingAdjustments & Service TROUBLESHOOTING While normal care and regular maintenance will extendthe life of your equipment, prolonged or constant usemay eventually require that service be performed toallow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the ...

00 17 TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER DECK PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Mower drive belt slips 1. Clutch is out of adjustment. 1. See PTO CLutch Adjustment Section. or fails to drive. 2. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. 2. Clean as required. 3. Idler pulley spring broken or not 3. Repair or replace as needed. prop...

00 18 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height can be adjusted within two differentranges. The High Range covers 4-1/2” - 2-1/2” (11,4 -6,4cm) and the Low Range covers 3-1/2” - 1-1/2” (8,9 -3,8cm). See Figure 9 for deck height indicator. Before adjusting the cutting height, you must first deter-...

00 19 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT To Level the Mower Deck: 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. 2. Raise the mower deck until it reaches the upper stop. 3A. If the mower deck is in the HIGH RANGE, place 2 x 4 blocks under the outside edges of the mower dec...

00 20 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Drive Belt: 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. 2. Remove the mower deck shield. 3. Push the idler arm towards the left-hand side of the machine to release the spring tension on the drivebelt. (See Figure 1...

00 22 PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 50 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 beeninstalled. • Remove key from ignition switch...

Lawn Care & Mowing Information TYPES OF GRASS, CLIMATE ANDCONDITIONS A variety of grasses are commonly grown in householdlawns, but two main groups known as cool-seasongrasses (varieties of bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescue),and warm-season grasses (typically bermuda, buffalograss, and zoysia vari...

LC-2 Lawn Care & Mowing Information HOW HIGH TOMOW THE GRASS Often cutting height is amatter of personal prefer-ence. Typically, you shouldmow the grass when it is isbetween three and fiveinches high. The propercutting height range for aspecific lawn will dependupon several factors,including the...

LC-3 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Where possible, make one or two passes around theoutside of the area discharging the grass INTO the lawnto keep the cut grass off fences and walks. WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affectthe results you’ll get when m...

LC-4 Lawn Care & Mowing Information MOWING METHODS Proper Broadcast Mowing Broadcasting, or side-discharging, disperses fine clip-pings evenly over the entire lawn. Many golf courses usethis method. Your mower has a deep dish deck to allowfreer circulation of clippings so they are broadcast even...

LC-5 Lawn Care & Mowing Information TIPS On Dealing With Clippings Clippings are beneficial to your lawn. A common mis- conception about clippings is that they automaticallylead to thatch—this is untrue. Short clippings producedby broadcasting and clippings produced by mulchingmethods actually c...

LC-6 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Stepped Cutting Stepped cutting is sharp ridges or uneven levels left inthe lawn surface. Stepped cutting is usually caused bymower deck damage or misadjustment, or damage tomower blades. CAUSE SOLUTION Deck is not leveled correctly Level the deck correctly Ti...

LC-7 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Stingers Stingers are sparse patches of uncut grass left behindthe mower. Stingers are usually caused by operatorerror or poor blade maintenance. CAUSE SOLUTION Blades are not sharp or are nicked Sharpen your blades Blades are worn down too far Replace your bl...

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2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's 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 McDonough, Georgia, to be defect...

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for TRANSAXLE DRIVEWALK-BEHIND MOWER McDonough, GA 30253 USA IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on thedate manufactured. The label on those engines contain very important emissions i...