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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER
SERIES 22
MODEL
421622BVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
42 16 22 B V E
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE OPTIONS
ENGINE HP ENGINE TYPE
SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE MODEL
42 - 42” Cutting Deck 16 - 16.0 HP Engine 22 - Series B - Briggs Engine V - Over Head Valve E - Electric Start
Designation
Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your REAR ENGINE RIDER, read this manual
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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 (Continued From Previous Page) OPERATION 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. (Continued From Previous Column) Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and 14. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit loads STOP machine if anyone enters the area. to those you can safely control and attach loads to 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER attachment controls and other safety devices frequent
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.......................................................................................5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................6-12 Pre-start Checklist .........
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ENGINE SPEED AND CHOKE Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FUEL FILLER CAP LOCATED LEFT OF SEAT AND VENT FUEL TANK DECK LIFT TRANSMISSION LEVER SHIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARK BRAKE LATCH OVERRIDE LEVER DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR BLADE BLADE PEDALS LEVER FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the The nomenclature drawing above, Figure 1.1, shows the SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider. Its purpose
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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. 2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make SHOWN “OFF” FUEL sure all are in place and securely tightened. FUEL OPEN FILLER VALVE 2.1.3. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to VENT CAP bring level up to
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO START ENGINE, 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE 2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) PEDAL ALL THE WAY IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to DOWN “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 2.4). 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. See Refer to Section “ENGINE (MANUAL START)” to Figure 2.6. manually start the electric start engines. 5. Move engine speed control to the medium position and the choke control is in the choke p
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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 CLUTCH
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY WARNING BRAKES, PUSH DO NOT leave machine with the engine running. CLUTCH/BRAKE Stop engine. Stop blade. Shift to neutral. Engage PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN. parking brake. Remove key. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL 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 KEY LATCH SHOWN ENGAGED FIGURE 2.14 FIGURE 2.13
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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 six 1. Engage park brake by pushing clutch/brake pedal positions using deck lift lever. When in desired height of cut, release latch, then try to move deck “DOWN” and moving the park brake latch over to the lift lever to ensure lift lever latch is fully engaged. “ENGAGED” position. While holding the park brake
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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 vie
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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 3.1. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, Dispose of oil properly. service or repairs with the engine running. STOP 6. Fill engine crankcase with new oil. Refer to your engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove engine owner’s manual for oil specifications. key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and 7. Change oil filter at every
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE TOP VIEW OF BELT ROUTING WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, LEFT service or repairs with the engine running. STOP RIGHT SPINDLE engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove SPINDLE PULLEY PULLEY key. Remove spark plug 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 closed securely to prevent fuel sp
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2.8. REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM 3. Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper. 4. Clean underside of mower deck, removing all Check function of Reverse Lockout Mechanism with accumulation of grass clippings and debris. engine off. 5. Clean top of deck, removing all grass clippings and 1. Depress and hold blade pedals. debris. 2. Depress and hold clutch/brake pedal. 3. Shift lever must not go into reverse. 3.3.5. MOWER BLADE SPINDLE - LUBRICATION
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE CHAIN WARNING CASE DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove AXLE spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from BOOT 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 closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. 3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOUR
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.7 REMOVING FUEL TANK WARNING Before removing fuel tank from rear engine rider, DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, move rider outdoors where fumes can be easily service or repairs with the engine running. STOP dissipated. Removal of the tank is accomplished engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove from the left side of the machine by pulling the tank key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and straight up and away from the fuel tank bracke
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.2.2. BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING The automatic Blade Brake should stop the blades within 3 seconds anytime the blades are DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service disengaged by moving blade lever to the "OFF" or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP position or by releasing the Blade Pedals. When the blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove Blade Brake is properly adjusted there should be spark plug wire from spar
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.2.4. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT WARNING (Side To Side Levelness) DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, Before making deck leveling adjustments, check service or repairs with the engine running. STOP the tire pressure. Front tires 12 psi, rear tires 12 psi. engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove If tires are properly inflated and mowing is still uneven, key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and adjust side-to-side deck levelness a
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS WARNING 4.2.6. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height range of the mower can be DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, adjusted. service or repairs with the engine running. STOP 1. Place the Rear Engine Rider on a smooth, level engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove surface. key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and 2. Place blocks under mower deck. Lower deck secure away from plug.
