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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER
SERIES 23
Models
2811523BV (7800102)
2812523BVE (7800104)
3011523BV (7800103)
3012523BVE (7800105)
3317523BVE (7800254)
C2811523BV (7800363)
C2812523BVE (7800365)
C3011523BV (7800364)
C3012523BVE (7800366)
C3317523BVE (7800368)
NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
* Actual sustained engine power will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factor
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Thank You for purchasing this quality-built Snapper product. We’re pleased that you placed your confidence in the Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Snapper product will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with the machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended only for finish cutting of established lawns and is not
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Operator Safety Features and Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Warranties Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important Operator Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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! ! Important Operator 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 soun
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Operator Safety ! ! Important Operator Safety Instructions (Continued) Protection against Tipovers Operation (Continued From Previous Column) 1. Mount and dismount machine from left side. Keep clear 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately of discharge opening at all times. STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyone 2. Start engine from operator’s seat, if possible. Make sure enters the area. blades are OFF and parking brake is set. 8. Check shields, deflectors, switche
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! ! Important Operator Safety Instructions (Continued) Towing Maintenance 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for (Continued From Previous Column) towing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at the hitch 6. Always provide adequate ventilation when running point. engine. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odor- 2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for weight less and deadly poison. limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. 7. Disconnect negative (black) cab
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Features and Controls Features and Controls 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. A K J B C D I H G F E Features and Controls A. Steering Wheel F. Blade Pedal B. Engine Speed Control (hidden from view) G. Blade Lever C. Ignition Switch H. Discharge Deflector D. Clutch/Brake Pedal I. Override Control E. Park Brake Latch J. Transmission Shift Lever K. Fuel
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Operation Pre-Start Check List Operator Seat Adjustment Make the following checks and perform the service required 1. With the engine stopped, loosen the two adjusting before each start-up: knobs (B, Figure 3) and move the seat to the desired 1. Check the tire pressure; add or release air as needed to position. After adjustment, tighten the knobs securely. bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear. 2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are NOTE: If the seat does not
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Operation Operation (Continued) 7. After the engine starts, move the engine speed control Starting and Operation to the “FAST” position and allow a brief warm-up until Engine (Electric Start) engine runs smooth. 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, and the A Blade Lever is in the “OFF” position. The operator should be in the seat. Start the engine as follows: 1. Open the ve
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Operation (Continued) Starting and Operation (Continued) A Engine (Electric Start) (Continued) 8. Should the battery be too weak to start the engine, refer to the Section entitled “Engine (Manual Start)” to manually start the electric start engines. 9. On Model 3317523BVE and C3317523BVE, the engine is equipped with a fuel shut-off solenoid. If the battery is dead, the engine can be started with the recoil back-up starter if the engine speed control is in the choke position (HOT engine or COLD
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Operation Operation (Continued) WARNING WARNING ! ! ! ! Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a complete DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade continues to rotate and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards after 3 seconds, the blade brake must be adjusted. Refer to before and while backing. Section “BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT” for adjustment pro- cedures or return machine to an authorized SNAPPER deal- er for adjustment. DO NOT
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Operation (Continued) Mower Blade WARNING ! ! 1. Stop the mower blade by releasing the blade pedals (A, DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running. STOP Figure 15) or moving the blade lever (B) rearward to the Blade. STOP engine. Shift to neutral and engage park brake. “OFF” position. Remove key. B Stopping - Engine, Wheel Drive, Blade Engine 1. Stop the engine by turning the key (A, Figure 13) to the “OFF” position. A Figure 15: Stopping the mower blade A WARNING ! ! Once blade is disenga
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Operation Operation (Continued) Cutting Height Adjustment Stopping - Engine, Wheel Drive, 1. Adjust the cutting height by raising or lowering the deck Blade (Continued) lift lever (A, Figure 18) into the desired height of cut notch (B). Park Brake 1. To set the park brake, press the clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 16) all the way down, slide the park brake latch (B) all the way in to the engaged position, and release the clutch/brake pedal. A detent in the park brake latch will keep the park brak
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Operation (Continued) Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override Reverse Lockout Mechanism 1. Stop the machine. Stop the blade. 2. Depress and hold the Override Lever. Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occur each 3. Depress and hold the Blade Pedals. Release the year. These accidents usually involve unsupervised children. Override Lever. Many times these children have been given rides on the 4. Move the blade lever forward to “ON” position. machine and have been trained to view this poten
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Maintenance Maintenance 5. After all the oil has drained, replace or close the drain WARNING ! plug, and wipe up any oil that may have spilled. ! Dispose of used oil properly. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or 6. Fill the engine crankcase with new oil. Refer to the repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. engine manual for oil specifications. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug 7. Change the oil filter on engines equipped with oil filters
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Maintenance (Continued) WARNING ! ! DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine B and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. A Service - After the First 5 Hours (Continued) Check the Blade Drive
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Maintenance Maintenance (Continued) Service - After the First 5 Hours Service - Every 25 Operating Hours Perform all service required after the first 5 hours of opera- (Continued) tion. Refer to the section entitled “SERVICE – AFTER 5 Safety Interlock System Checks HOURS”. Perform the following interlock system checks periodically during the operating season. Contact your authorized Check Engine Snapper dealer if you have questions. 1. Change the engine oil. Refer to the section entitled “CHANGE
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Maintenance (Continued) Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication WARNING ! ! Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a light DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or coat of motor oil. repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug A wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and vent must be c
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Maintenance Maintenance (Continued) 2. To check lubricant, remove the fill/level plug and visually WARNING ! inspect for lubricant on the internal parts of the ! differential. If no lubricant is visible on the internal parts DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or of the differential, add transmission grease as needed. repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug IMPORTANT: Overfilling of the differential with lubri
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Maintenance (Continued) 1. All bushings and pivot areas. WARNING ! 2. Check both front wheel king pins. ! 3. Transmission shift lever and detent. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or 4. Clutch disc. repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. 5. Clutch yoke. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug 6. Mower deck linkage and pivot areas. wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine Replace worn or damaged parts with genuine SNAPPER and compone
