Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Conquest 400 Series Snapper
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OPERA T OR’S MANU AL 23HP Hydro Tractors Mfg. No. Description 2690638 Conquest, 23HP 4WD & 44” Mower 2690656 Conquest, 23HP & 44” Mower (CE) 2690657 YT2344, 23HP & 44” Mower (CE) 2.
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1 Regular Maint enance ........................................18 Maintenance Schedule ..........................................18 Checking Tire Pressures .......................................18 Safety Interlock System Check .......................
2 S af ety R ules & Inf orma tion Opera ting Saf ety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Power equipment is only as safe as the operator.
3 S af ety Rules and Inf ormation Slope Opera tion You could be seriously injured or even killed if you use this unit on too steep an incline. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep or where you don’t have adequate traction can cause you to lose control or roll over.
4 S af ety Rules & Inf ormation GENERAL OPERA TION 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting. 2. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
5 S af ety Rules and Inf ormation CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
6 S af ety Rules & Inf ormation SER VICE 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.
7 Identifica tion Numbers Tractor ID Tag Mower ID Tag When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access.
8 S af ety Decals Saf ety Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.
9 CE S af ety Icons Decal - Cutting Height Part No. 1723470 Decal - Cutting Height Part No. 1723847 Decal - Cutting Height Part No. 1721197 Transmission Release Part No. 1730202 173xxxx Attachment Lift Part No. 1730264 Fuel Level Part No. 1730172 1730172 1730264 Ignition Switch Positions Part No.
10 F ea tures & Contr ols Throttle Control The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle forward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine speed. Always operate at FULL throttle. Chok e Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once the engine starts.
PT O Switch The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and disengages attachments that use the PTO. To engage the PTO, pull UP on the switch. Push DOWN to disengage. Note that the operator must be seated firmly in the tractor seat for the PTO to function.
12 F ea tures & Contr ols Figure 2. Engaging the Parking Brake A. Ground Speed Pedals B. Brake Pedal C. Parking Brake Knob P arking Brak e F unction Applying the Parking Brake - See Figure 2.
13 F ea tures & Contr ols Dashboard Displa y & F unctions Displa y Items Refer to Figure 3. A. FUEL LEVEL Indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Left is empty; right is full. B. HOUR METER / CLOCK / SERVICE INDICATOR Displays the clock, hour meter, and maintenance reminder.
S t ar ting The Engine 1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, fully depress the brake pedal or set the parking brake. 2. Make sure that your feet are not depressing the ground speed control pedals and that the cruise control lever is in neutral. 3.
15 Opera ting the T r actor Figure 4. Transmission Release Lever & Fuel Tank A. Fuel Tank Cap B. Transmission Release Lever B A Driving The T ractor 1. Sit in the seat and adjust the seat so that you can comfortably reach all the controls and see the dashboard display.
16 Opera ting the T r actor Adjusting Mo wer Cutting Height The cutting height is infinitely adjustable between approximately 1” and 3-5/8” (2,5-9,2 cm). Electric Height of Cut Models: The cutting height adjustment switch (D, Figure 5) controls the mower cutting height.
17 Opera ting the T r actor S torage Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules section, then perform the following steps: • Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, & remove the key.
18 R egular Maint enance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower. Check Tire Pr essur es Tire Pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in the chart (Figure 7).
19 R egular Maintenance Figure 8. Clean Oil Cooler A. Oil Cooler A Ba ttery Maintenance Cleaning the Batt er y and Cables 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cables first (A, Figure 9) then the cover & positive cables (B). 2. Loosen the wingnut & washer (D).
20 T roubleshooting & A djustment T roubleshooting While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly.
21 T r oubleshooting & Adjustment T roubleshooting the T ractor (Continued) PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMED Y Brake will not hold. Internal brake worn. See authorized dealer. Tractor steers hard or handles poorly. Steering linkage is loose. See authorized dealer.
22 T r oubleshooting & Adjustment Figure 10. Seat Adjustment A. Seat Adjustment Lever B. Carriage Bolt, Spacer, Washer, and Nut C. Seat Spring A C B Ba ttery Charging A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be the result of a defect in the charging system or other electrical component.
23 T r oubleshooting & Adjustment Figure 11. Pivoting Gauge Wheel Adjustment A. Hair Pin (Upper Position) B. Hair Pin (Lower Position) C. Gauge Wheel Bracket A B C Figure 12. Sliding Bracket Gauge Wheel Adjustment A. Nylock Wing Nut C. Capscrew B.
24 Specifica tions ENGINE 23 HP* Briggs & S tratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model Twin Vanguard (386777) Horsepower 23 Displacement 38 cu in. (622 cc) Electrical System Alternator: 12 volt, 16 amp Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 48 oz (1.4 L) 25 HP* K ohler Make Kohler Model Command (CV730S) Horsepower 25 Displacement 44.
P ar t s & A cces sories 25 Replacement P ar t s Replacement parts are available from your authorized dealer. Always use genuine service parts. Snowthrower Cab Snowthrower Attachments 42" Doz.
Not for Reproduction.
Not for Reproduction.
Not for Reproduction.
Not for Reproduction.
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