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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER
SERIES 18
MODEL
421618BVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
42 16 18 B V E
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE OPTIONS
ENGINE HP ENGINE TYPE
SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE MODEL
42 - 42” Cutting Deck 16 - 16.0 HP Engine 18 - 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 OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. 14. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and loads to those you can safely control and attach STOP machine if anyone enters the area. loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade attachment instructions. controls and other safety devi
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.......................................................................................5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................6-11 Pre-start Checklist .......
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FUEL FILLER CAP VENT STEERING TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER WHEEL FUEL TANK OPERATOR’S SEAT REAR BUMPER DECK LIFT LEVER CONTROL PANEL (SEE INSERT) CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR CONTROL PANEL IGNITION BLADE SWITCH PEDALS REMOTE CHOKE BLADE ENGINE SPEED LOCATED ON LEFT LEVER CONTROL SIDE OF SEAT PARK MOWER BRAKE DECK LEVER MOWER BELT COVER FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for
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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. SHOWN “OFF” FUEL 2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make FUEL OPEN FILLER VALVE sure all are in place and securely tightened. VENT CAP 2.1.3. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to th
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION TO APPLY 2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) BRAKES, PUSH IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to CLUTCH/BRAKE “START”, the engine will turn over, but will not start PEDAL ALL THE unless the Clutch/Brake pedal is pressed all the way WAY DOWN. 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 posi
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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 3. manually start the electric start engines. 5. Move engine speed control to the medium position and the choke control is in the choke pos
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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. 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. RUN START OFF FIGURE 2.14 KEY FIGURE 2.13 2.4.2. WHEEL DRIVE 1. Stop motion of Rear Engine Rider
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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 lever to the “ON” lift lever to ensure lift lever latch is fully engaged. position. While holding the park brake lever “ON”,
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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. LUBRICATION – GREASE FITTINGS IMPORTANT: If the Rear Engine Rider will be on its rear bumper for longer than two hours, remove the battery. Refer The following components on the Rear Engine to Section “BATTERY REMOVAL”. Rider are equipped with grease fittings and require SPINDLE periodic lubrication. Apply General Purpose grease GREASE (NLGI No.2) with a grease gun. FITTING 1. Front Wheel Bearings. Refer to Section “FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS – LUBRICATION
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE CHAIN 3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS CASE (Continued from previous page) 3.3.9. DIFFERENTIAL/CHAIN CASE - LUBRICATION 1. Check the fill/level plug, for cracks and wear. Replace fill/level plug if signs of wear are visible. AXLE IMPORTANT: If the Rear Engine Rider will be on BOOT its rear bumper for longer than two hours, remove the battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY REMOVAL”. 2. To check lubricant, remove fill/level plug and visually inspec
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.5 EVERY TWO YEARS 3.7 REMOVING FUEL TANK In addition to regular maintenance, the following Before removing fuel tank from rear engine rider, components of the Rear Engine Rider should be move rider outdoors where fumes can be easily carefully inspected every two years for wear or dissipated. Removal of the tank is accomplished damage. Replace worn or damaged parts with from the left side of the machine by pulling the tank genuine SNAPPER replacement parts avail
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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.
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.3.2. WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING Test the wheel brake on a dry concrete surface. When DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, properly adjusted, the Rear Engine Rider will stop service or repairs with the engine running. STOP within 5 feet from fastest speed. If stopping distance is engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove more than 5 feet, the wheel brake should be adjusted key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and as follows:
