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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER
SERIES 23
MODELS
281123BV 301223BVE
2811523BV 3012523BVE
281223BVE 3013523BVE
2812523BVE 331323HVE
2813523BVE 331523KVE
301123BV 331623BVE
3011523BV 331723BVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
33 15 23 K V E
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE OPTIONS
ENGINE HP * ENGINE TYPE
SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE MODEL
28 - 28” Cutting Deck 11 – 11.0 HP Engine 135 - 13.5 HP Engine 23 - Series Designation B - Briggs Engine
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) 1. Mount and dismount machine from left side. 6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects Keep clear of discharge opening at all times. such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects 2. Start engine from operator's seat, if possible. that could cause injury if thrown by blade or Make sure blades are OFF and parking brake is interfere with mowing. set. 7. Keep people and pets out of mowi
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TOWING MAINTENANCE 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch (Continued From Previous Column) designed for towing. DO NOT attach towed 6. Always provide adequate ventilation when running engine. Exhaust gases contain carbon equipment except at the hitch point. monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison. 2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for 7. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery weight limits for towed equipment and towing before pe
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ...................................................................................... 6 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................7-13 Pre-start Checklist .......
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION IMPORTANT: The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions. STEERING WHEEL FUEL TANK ENGINE SPEED TRANSMISSION CONTROL (HIDDEN) SHIFT LEVER IGNITION SWITCH CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARK BRAKE LATCH OVERRIDE CONTROL DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR BLADE LEVER BLADE PEDALS FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.2 OPERATOR’S SEAT ADJUSTMENT Make the following checks and perform the service 2.2.1. FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT required before each start-up. 1. With the engine stopped, loosen the two adjusting 2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed knobs and move seat to desired position. After to bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear adjustment, tighten knobs securely. If seat does not tires. move after loo
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION TO START ENGINE, 2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to PEDAL ALL THE WAY “START”, the engine will turn over, but will not start DOWN unless the Clutch/Brake pedal is pressed all the way down, the Blade Lever is in the “OFF” position (See Figure 2.5). The operator should be in the seat. Start engine as follows: 1. Move transmission shift lever to (N) Neutral positio
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION 4. Open vent on fuel filler cap by turning 2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) (Continued) counterclockwise. NOTE: Failure to open vent on 8. Should the battery be too weak to start the engine, the fuel filler cap can cause engine to stall. refer to Section “ENGINE (MANUAL START)” to 5. Move engine speed control to the choke position manually start the electric start engines. to start a cold engine. See Figure 2.6. 9. On Model 3314
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. complete stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets continues to rotate after 3 seconds, the blade brake and hazards before and while backing. must be adjusted. Refer to Section “BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT” for adjustment procedures or return DEPRESS machine to an authorized SNAPPER dealer for CLUT
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY WARNING BRAKES, PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running. PEDAL ALL THE CLUTCH/BRAKE STOP Blade. STOP engine. Shift to neutral and WAY DOWN PEDAL engage park brake. Remove key. 2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE 2.4.1. ENGINE 1. Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF” position. See Figure 2.13. TURN TO “OFF” POSITION PARK BRAKE LATCH SHOWN ENGAGED KEY FIGURE 2.14 BLADE LEVER IN “OF
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE 2.5. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2.4.4. PARK BRAKE 1. Adjust cutting height as desired to any one of 1. Engage park brake by pushing clutch/brake pedal five positions using deck lift lever. Move deck lift lever up or down to desired cutting height and then “DOWN” and moving the park brake latch to the “ENGAGED” position. While holding the park brake move over to secure in the height of cut notch. See Figure 2
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM 2.6.1. Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override 1. Stop machine. Stop blade. Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occur 2. Depress and hold Override Lever. each year. These accidents usually involve 3. Depress and hold Blade Pedals. Release unsupervised children. Many times these children have Override Lever. been given rides on the machine and have been trained 4. Move blade lever forward to “ON” position. to view
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 5. After all the oil has drained, close the drain and WARNING wipe up any oil that may have spilled. See Figure DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, 3.1. Dispose of used oil properly. service or repairs with the engine running. STOP 6. Fill engine crankcase with new oil. Refer to engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove your engine owner’s manual for oil specifications. key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and 7. Change oil filter on
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: The blade drive belt on 33” decks does WARNING not require tension adjustment. If the belt becomes worn DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, or slack it must be replaced. Refer to Section “BLADE service or repairs with the engine running. STOP DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT”. engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove ENGINE key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and PULLEY secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid se
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 1. Change engine oil. Refer to Section “CHANGE ENGINE OIL”. Refer to engine owner's manual for oil 3.2.7. SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS Perform the following interlock system checks specification. periodically during the operating season. Contact your 2. Change air filter. Pull up and rotate the air cleaner authorized Snapper dealer if you have questions. latch to remove cleaner cover. See Figure 3.4. IMPORTANT: When cover is r
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE SPINDLE GREASE WARNING FITTING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. Stop blades. Stop engine. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs and (gas only) secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns by allowing all parts sufficient time to cool. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. 3.3 SERVICE -
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 2. To check lubricant, remove fill/level plug and WARNING visually inspect for lubricant on the internal parts of DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, the differential. If no lubricant is visible on the internal service or repairs with the engine running. Stop parts of the differential, add transmission grease as engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove needed. See Figure 3.8. key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from p
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.5 EVERY TWO YEARS WARNING In addition to regular maintenance, the following DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, components of the Rear Engine Rider should be service or repairs with the engine running. Stop carefully inspected every two years for wear or engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove damage. Replace worn or damaged parts with key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and genuine SNAPPER replacement parts available secure away fro
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, DO NOT operate machine until blade brake is service or repairs with the engine running. Stop adjusted and functioning properly. If blade stop time engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove can not be achieved with the adjustment procedure key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and described above, take machine immediately to an secure away from plug. Engine and components are au
