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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 MODEL ENGINE OPTIONS
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE TYPE
ENGINE HP * SERIES DESIGNATION
E – European 25 – 25” Cutting Deck 125 – 12.5 HP 23 – Series B - Briggs Engine V – Overhead Valve
Model 28 - 28” Cutting Deck 135 – 13.5 HP Designation K – Kohler Engine E
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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. 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times. Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and 2. Start engine from operator's seat, if possible. STOP machine if anyone enters the area. Make sure blades are OFF and parking brake is 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade set. controls and other safety devices
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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 16. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts equipment except at the hitch point. to assure that original standards are 2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for maintained. weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. 3. DO NOT allow children or others on towed equipment. 4. On slopes,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ...................................................................................6-8 Decals / Symbols ........................................................................................................7-8 SECTION
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION STEERING WHEEL FUEL TANK ENGINE SPEED TRANSMISSION CONTROL 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 has been prepared for the operator’s of the The nomenclature drawing above, Figure 1.1, shows the SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider. Its purpose, aside from essential parts of the SNAPPER Rear Engine
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Section 1 – FAMILIARIZATION – DECALS / SYMBOLS BLADE ENGAGED ON POSITION “ON” START ENGINE KEY SWITCH OFF POSITION SYMBOLS BLADE LEVER POSITION SYMBOLS YEAR OF BLADE DISENGAGED MANUFACTURE POSITION “OFF” 7100611 ENGINE SPEED CONTROL SYMBOLS CHOKE POSITION EUROPEAN COMMUNITY 7029776 RABBIT EUROPEAN NOISE “FAST” CONTROL 7074135 ENGINE SPEED CONTROL GUARD WARNING 7029784 TURTLE EU
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Section 1 – FAMILIARIZATION – DECALS / SYMBOLS LOWEST TRACTION HEIGHT OF CLUTCH CUT PARK BRAKE HIGHEST CLUTCH/BRAKE HEIGHT OF DECAL - 7028514 CUT REVERSE CAUTION HEIGHT OF CUT DECAL - 7074480 DECAL - 7046218 BATTERY STORAGE DECAL - 7101163 BATTERY CAUTION DECAL - 7101164 DEFLECTOR CAUTION SAFETY INSTRUCTION DECAL 7101167 DECAL - 7101166 CLUTCH/BRAKE, TRANSMISSION SHIFT FAST PARK
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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. 2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed 1. With the engine stopped, loosen the two adjusting to bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear knobs and move seat to desired position. After tires. adjustment, tighten knobs securely. If seat does not 2.1.2. Check
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION TO START ENGINE, PUSH 2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) 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 position.
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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 2.2. manually start the electric start engines. 5. Move engine speed control to the choke position to start a cold engine. See Figure 2.6
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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 CLUTCH/BRAKE machine to an authorized SNAPPER deale
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT leave machine with engine running. Stop CLUTCH/BRAKE engine. Stop blade. Shift to neutral. Engage parking PEDAL 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 “OFF” POSITION FIGURE 2.13 RELEASE BLADE 2.4.2. WHEEL DRIVE PEDA
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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 Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occur 1. Stop machine. Stop blade. each year. These accidents usually involve 2. Depress and hold Override Lever. unsupervised children. Many times these children have 3. Depress and hold Blade Pedals. Release been given rides on the machine and have been trained Override Lever. to view this potentially dangerous piece of machine
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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, service Dispose of used oil properly. or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop 6. Fill engine crankcase with new oil. Refer to your blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark engine owner’s manual for oil specifications. plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug.
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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 3.2.7. INTERLOCK SYSTEM SAFETY CHECKS 3.3.1. CHECK ENGINE Perform the following interlock system checks 1. Change engine oil. Refer to Section “CHANGE periodically during the operating season. Contact ENGINE OIL”. Refer to engine owner's manual for your Snapper dealer if you have questions. oil specification. 2. Change air filter. Pull up and rotate the air cleaner latch to remove cleaner cover. See Figure 3.4. WARNING IMPORTANT: When cover is removed, you
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE SPINDLE 3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS GREASE (Continued from previous page) FITTING 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 and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed
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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 “SNAPPER engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove Transmission” grease as needed. See Figure 3.9. key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure a
