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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER
SERIES 23
MODELS
281023BVE 331323HVE
281123BV 331523KVE
281123BVE 331523BVE
281123HVE
281323BVE W280923BV
301123BV W281023BVE
301123BVE W301023BVE
301323BVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
33 15 23 K V E
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE OPTIONS
ENGINE HP ENGINE TYPE
SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE MODEL
W - Model Designation 28 - 28” Cutting Deck 09 – 09.0 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) (Continued From Previous Column) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. 14. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit loads Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and to those you can safely control and attach loads to STOP machine if anyone enters the area. hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER attachment 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade 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................................................................6-12 Pre-start Checklist..........
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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 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 Rid
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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 “OFF
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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 move over to secure in the height of cut notch. “ENGAGED” position. While holding the park brake latch “ENGA
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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, service Dispose of used oil properly. or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP 6. Fill engine crankcase with new oil. Refer to blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove your engine owner’s manual for oil specifications. spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from 7. Chang
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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 ser
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: When cover is removed, you are WARNING viewing the carburetor side of the air filter, which will DO NOT operate machine if interlock system is not appear clean. Remove filter and pre-cleaner for functioning properly. Contact your SNAPPER dealer inspection. immediately for assistance. BRIGGS ENGINE SHOWN AIR CLEANER LATCH 3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.7. INTERLOCK SYSTEM Check interlock controls for proper function: The engi
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING SPINDLE DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or GREASE FITTING 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 the DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, 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
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 7. Move lift arm up or down as required until blade tips WARNING are within 1/8” of each other. See Figure 4.3. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, 8. Tighten shoulder bolt & nut loosened in Step 6. service or repairs with the engine running. STOP Recheck both sides of deck for correct levelness. engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove 9. Readjust rear hanger chain pivots to align with key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and ho
