Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product E2812523BVE, E2512523BVE, E2813523BVE, E331523KVE Snapper
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 23 MODEL E2512523BVE E2812523BVE E2813523BVE E331523KVE MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION E 33 15 23 K V E EUROPEAN MO.
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This pow erful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply w ith the follow ing SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons.
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION (Continued From Previous Page) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyone enters the area. 8. Check shields, deflectors, sw itches, blade controls and other safety dev ices frequently for proper operation and location.
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TOWING 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for tow ing. DO NOT attach tow ed equipment except at the hitch point. 2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for w eight limits for tow ed equipment and tow ing on slopes.
5 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS ........................................................................ 2-4 TABLE OF CO NTENTS ..................................................................................................... 5 SECTION 1 - FAMI LIARIZATI ON .
6 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider. Its purpose, aside from recommending standard operating procedures and routine service requirements, is to promote SAFETY through the use of accepted operating practices.
7 Section 1 – FAMILIARIZATION – DECALS / SYMBOLS BLAD E ENGAGED POSITION “ON” BLADE DISENGA GED POSITION “OFF” OFF ON START ENGINE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL SYMBOLS GUARD WA RNING 7029784 DO NO.
8 Section 1 – FAMILIARIZATION – DECALS / SYMBOLS REVERSE CAUTIO N DECAL - 7074480 CLUTCH/BRAKE DECAL - 7028514 DEFLECTOR CAUTION DECAL 7101167 BATTERY CA UTION DECAL - 7101164 BATTERY STORA GE DEC.
9 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear tires.
10 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION 2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to “START”, the engine will turn over, but will not start unless the Clutch/Brake pedal is pressed all the way down, the Blade Lever is in the “Off” position (See Figure 2.
11 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION 2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECT RIC START) (Continued) 8. Should the battery be too weak to start the engine, Refer to Section “ENGINE (MANUAL START)” to manually start the electric start engines.
12 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a complete stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds, the blade brake must be adjusted. Refer to Section “BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT” for adjustment procedures or return machine to an authorized SNAPPER dealer for adjustment.
13 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT leave machine with engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Shift to neutral. Engage parking brake. Remove key . 2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE 2.4.1. ENGINE 1. Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF” position.
14 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE 2.4.4. PARK BRAKE 1. Engage park brake by pushing clutch/brake pedal “DOWN” and moving the park brake latch to the “ENGAGED” position. While holding the park brake latch “ENGAGED”, release clutch/brake pedal to set park brake.
15 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM Data indicates that tragi c back-over accidents occur each year. These accidents usually involve unsupervised children.
16 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs w ith the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key . Remove spark plug w ire from spark plug and secure aw ay from plug.
17 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remov e key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure aw ay from plug. Engine and components are HOT.
18 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.7. INTERLOCK SYSTEM SAFETY CHECKS Perform the following interlock sy stem checks periodically during the operating season. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions. WARNING DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or safety dev ice is not in place and functioning properly.
19 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS (Continued from previous page) WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remov e key.
20 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remov e key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure aw ay from plug. Engine and components are HOT.
21 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remov e key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure aw ay from plug. Engine and components are HOT.
22 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remov e key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure aw ay from plug.
23 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remov e key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure aw ay from plug.
24 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remov e key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure aw ay from plug.
25 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remov e key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure aw ay from plug.
26 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remov e key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure aw ay from plug.
27 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remov e key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure aw ay from plug.
28 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remov e key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure aw ay from plug.
29 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire aw ay from area when charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery. Electroly te (acid) is a highly corrosive liquid.
30 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.6.6. BATTERY TESTING Batter y Condition Chart State of Charge Syringe Hy drometer Di gital Voltmeter Five Ball Hy drometer 100% Charged w/ Sulfate Stop 1. 280 12.80v Five Balls Floating 100% Charged 1.265 12.60v Four Balls Floating 75% Charged 1.
31 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not 1. F u el t a nk e m pt y. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level. Start Using 2. Engine needs choking. 2. Move choke control to “CHOKE” position. Recoil Starter 3.
32 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Rider Will Not Move 1. Drive disc worn or dama g ed. 1. Re p lace drive disc. Loss Of Traction 2. Rubber drive disc is not tracking properly on drive disc. 2. Adjust rubber drive disc. 3. Tapered axle bolt and nut missing.
33 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SUBJECT SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED REFERENCE PAGES EACH USE 5 HOURS 25 HOURS 50 HOURS 100 HOURS EA CH SEA SON Engine Check Oil Level Page 9 X Engine Initial Oil Change Page 16 X Engine Periodic Oil Change Page 18 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Service Sponge Pre- Cleaner Element Engine Manual X** Air Cleaner Replace Element Engine Manual.
34 MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS MAINTENANCE PARTS Engine Speed Control (Briggs Engine) 7024155 Engine Speed Control (Kohler Engine) 7074320 Clutch/Brake Cable (25, 28” Deck Models) 7029913 Clutch/B.
35 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the orig inal purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER , through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free o.
36 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 23 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contai n very important emissions information and critical safety warnings.
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