Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 281123BV, 281223BVE, 281123HVE, 281323BVE, 2813523BVE, 301123BV, 301223BVE, 301323BVE, 3013523BVE, 3 Snapper
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for REAR ENGINE RIDING M OWER SERIES 23 MODELS 281023BVE 281123BV 281123BVE 281123HVE 281323BVE 301123BV 301123BVE 301323BVE 331323HVE 331523KVE 331523BVE.
2 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This pow erful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and f eet and can t hrow objects th at can cause in jury and damage! Failure to comply wi th the follo wing SAFETY inst ructions coul d result in serious injury or death to the ope rator or other persons.
3 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPA RATION (Continued From Pre vious Page) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP mach ine if anyone enters t he area. 8. Check shields, deflect ors, switch es, blade controls an d other saf ety devices freq uently for proper oper ation and location.
4 TA BLE OF CONTENTS IMPO RTANT SA FET Y INST RUCTIO NS .........................................................................2-3 TABLE OF CONTENT S ...................................................................................................
5 Section 1 - FA MILIA RIZA TION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCT ION This manual has been prepared f or the operator’s of the SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider. Its pur pose, aside f rom recom m ending standard oper ating procedures and routine servic e requirem ents, is to promote SAFETY through the use of ac cepted operating prac tices.
6 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the f ollowing check s and perf orm the ser vice required bef ore each star t-up. 2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed to bring press ure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear tires.
7 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STA RTING & OPERA TION 2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) IMPO RTANT: W hen the ignition k ey is turned to “START ”, the engine will turn over, but will not start unless the Clutc h/Brake pedal is press ed all the w ay down, the Blade Lever is in the “OFF” position (See Figure 2.
8 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STA RTING & OPERA TION 2.3.1. ENGINE (ELE CTRIC START) (Continued) 8. Should the battery be too weak to start the engine, refer to Se ction “E NGINE (MANUA L START)” t o manually start the electr ic start engines .
9 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING Once blade is dise ngaged, it should come to a complete stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade continues to rotate afte r 3 seconds, the blade brake must be adjust ed.
10 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running. STOP Blade. STOP engine. S h ift to neutral and engage park brake. Remov e key. 2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEE L DRIVE, BLA DE 2.4.1. ENGINE 1. Stop engine by tur ning k ey to the “OFF ” position.
11 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEE L DRIVE, BLA DE 2.4.4. PA RK BRA KE 1. Engage park brak e by pushing clutch/brak e pedal “DOW N” and m oving the park brak e latch to the “ENGAGED” position. W hile holding the park brak e latch “ENGAG ED”, release c lutch/brak e pedal to set park brake.
12 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 REVERSE LOCKO UT M ECHANISM Data indicates that tragic back -over acc idents occur each year. These acc idents usually involve unsupervised c hildren.
13 Section 3 – MA INTENA NCE WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, mainten ance, service or repairs with the engine r unning. STOP engine. STOP blade. Eng age parking brake. Remov e key. Remove spark plu g wire from sp ark plug and secure aw ay from plug.
14 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenan ce, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. ST OP blade. Eng age parking brake. Remo ve key. Remove spark plug w ire from sp ark plug and secure away from plug.
15 Section 3 – MA INTENA NCE WA RNING DO NOT operate machine if interlock system is not functioning properly . Contact your SNA PPER dea ler immediately for assistance. 3.2 SERV ICE - A FT ER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.7. INTERLO CK SYSTEM Check interlock controls f or proper function: The en gine M UST NOT st art if: 1.
16 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustment s, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. Stop blades. St op en gine. Engage p arking brake. Remov e key. Remove spark plug w ires from spark plugs and (gas only) secure w ires aw ay from spark plugs.
17 Section 3 – MA INTENA NCE WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenan ce, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Sto p blade. Engag e parking brake. Remov e key. Remove spark plug w ire from sp ark plug and secure away from plug.
18 Section 3 – MA INTENA NCE WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustment s, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine r unning. Stop engine. Sto p blade. Engag e parking brake. Remov e key. Remove spark plug w ire from spark plug and secure away from plug.
19 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenan ce, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Sto p blade. Engag e parking brake. Remov e key. Remove spark plug w ire from sp ark plug and secure away from plug.
20 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenan ce, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. ST OP blade. Eng age parking brake. Remo ve key. Remove spark plug w ire from sp ark plug and secure away from plug.
21 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenan ce, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. ST OP blade. Eng age parking brake. Remo ve key. Remove spark plug w ire from sp ark plug and secure away from plug.
22 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenan ce, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. ST OP blade. Eng age parking brake. Remo ve key. Remove spark plug w ire from sp ark plug and secure away from plug.
23 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenan ce, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Sto p blade. Engag e parking brake. Remov e key. Remove spark plug w ire from sp ark plug and secure away from plug.
24 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenan ce, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. ST OP blade. Eng age parking brake. Remo ve key. Remove spark plug w ire from sp ark plug and secure away from plug.
25 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenan ce, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Sto p blade. Engag e parking brake. Remov e key. Remove spark plug w ire from sp ark plug and secure away from plug.
26 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING The elect rolyte (acid) prod uces a highly explosiv e gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when charging battery or when handling electroly te or battery . Electroly te (acid) is a highly c orrosive liquid.
27 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR 4.6.6. BA T TERY TESTING Battery Condition Chart State of Charge Syr inge Hydr ome ter Digital Voltmeter Five Ball Hydrometer 100% Charged w/ Sulfate Stop 1.280 12.80v Five Balls Floating 100% Charged 1.265 12.
28 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBL EM PROBA BLE CA USE CORRECTIVE A CT ION Engine Will Not 1 . F u el t a n k e m pt y. 1. Fill fuel tank with fres h fuel to proper level. Start Using 2. Engine needs chok ing. 2. Move chok e control to “CHO KE” position. Recoil Starter 3.
29 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBA BLE CA USE CORRECTIVE A CT ION Rider Will Not M ove 1. Drive disc worn or damaged. 1. Replace drive disc . Loss Of T raction 2. Rubber drive disc is not track ing properly on drive disc . 2. Adjust r ubber drive disc .
30 MAINTENA NCE SCHEDULE SUBJECT SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED REFERENCE PA G ES EA CH USE 5 HOURS 25 HOURS 50 HOURS 100 HOURS EACH SEA SON Engine Check Oil Lev el Page 6 X Engine Initial Oil Change Page 13.
31 MAINTENA NCE/REPLA CEM ENT PA RTS MAINTENA NCE PA RTS Engine Speed Control ( Briggs Eng ine) 2-2751 Engine Speed Control ( Kohler Eng ine) 7-4320 Engine Speed Control (Honda Engine) 7-5089 Clutch/B.
32 3 YEA R LIMITED W A RRANTY For thr ee ( 3) years from purc hase date f or the original purc haser's residential, non- com m erc ial use, SNAPPER , through any authorized SNA PPER dealer will r.
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37 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEE P THIS INFORMATION F OR YOUR PERSONAL RE CORDS (Complete the following infor mation on your Sna pper pur chase) Model Nu mber ______________________.
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40 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 23 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all a pplicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on thos e engines conta in very impor tant emissions infor mation and critica l safety warnings.
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