Snapper SGV13321KW - Manual

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................. 2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................... 5 SECTION 1 – FAMILIARIZATION ......

6 SECTION 1 – FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the SNAPPER PRO SERIES WALK BEHIND MOWER. Its purpose, aside from recommending standard operating procedures and routine service requirements, is to promote SAFETY through the use of accepte...

8 IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 2 – DECAL IDENTIFICATION DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF THE MOWING AREA DANGER! ROTATING BLADES TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR CAUTION! OPEN BELT DRIVE HEARING PROTECTION

11 SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT allow operation of the machine by untrained personnel. IMPORTANT! BEFORE OPERATING: Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use them before operating the machine. Know beforehand how to STOP machine motion, mower blades and engine in p...

12 SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 STARTING ENGINE - (Continued from previous page) 5. Move Engine Speed Control fully up to CHOKE position. See Figure 3.13. FIGURE 3.13 6. Turn Key Switch to RUN position. See Figure 3.14. FIGURE 3.14 7. Pull Recoil Starter Handle and Engine should start. See...

14 SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.4 MACHINE MOVEMENT - (Continued from previous page) NOTE: Releasing the Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) while Transmission is in GEAR and/or Blades are ON will ground the Ignition Circuit and cause the Engine to STOP , allowing the Machine to travel only a f...

15 SECTION 4 – TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Engine ....................Key OFF. .............................................................................................. Turn Key to Run. does not .................Fuel Tank empty. .............................

17 SECTION 5 – MAINTENANCE 5.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN .......................................Check all Grease Points and add if necessary. .........................................................Check all Fasteners for proper tightness. .........................

18 SECTION 6 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS 6.1 LOWER TRACTION ROD ADJUSTMENT If mower does not stop firmly when Traction Levers are squeezed, or if mower veers to one side when Traction Levers are squeezed, one or both lower traction rods should be adjusted as follows: 1. Operate mower on level terrai...

19 SECTION 6 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS 6.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The operator handle can be adjusted for operator comfort as follows: 1. Loosen the two bolts on either side of handle assembly. See Figure 6.4. 2. Raise or lower handle to desired height. 3. Retighten bolts securely. NOTE: After a...

20 SECTION 6 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Lock Traction Levers. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs and secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and components are ...

21 SECTION 6 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Lock Traction Levers. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs and secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and components are ...

22 SECTION 6 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Lock Traction Levers. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs and secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and components are ...

23 SECTION 6 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS 6.13 CUTTING BLADE SERVICE Check blades after each use for signs of excessive wear and damage. See Figure 6.16 for blade wear limits. FIGURE 6.16 1. Use the following number for ordering replacement Blades for the 32” Mowing Deck. STANDARD REPLACEMENT BLADE 3...

24 SECTION 7 – ELECTRICAL FIGURE 7.1 FIGURE 7.2 BLACK BLUE ELECTRIC CLUTCH YELLOW BLADE SWITCH ENGINE GREEN 15A FUSE GREEN IGNITION RED RED BLACK OPC L.H. YELLOW (SEE NOTE) RED TRANSMISSION YELLOW BLACK WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR PISTOL GRIP HANDLE & ELECTRIC BLADE BRAKE CLUTCH TRANS SWITCH (SEE NOTE)...

25 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 def...

26 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase) Model Number __________________________________________________________ Serial Number ________________________________________________________...

32 Safety Instructions and Operator’s Manual for PRO SERIES WALK BEHIND MOWER SERIES 1 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and c...