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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER
SERIES 23
MODEL
421823BVE
422023BVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
42 18 23 B V E
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE OPTIONS
ENGINE HP * ENGINE TYPE
SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE MODEL
42 - 42” Cutting Deck 18 - 18.0 HP Engine 23 –Series B -Briggs Engine V - Over Head E - Electric Start
20 - 20.0 HP Engine Designation Valve
Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your REA
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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. 6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects Keep clear of discharge opening at all times. such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects 2. Start engine from operator's seat, if possible. that could cause injury if thrown by blade or Make sure blades are OFF and parking brake is interfere with mowing. set. 7. Keep people and pets out of mowi
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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 15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary. equipment except at the hitch point. 16. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts 2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for to assure that original standards are weight limits for towed equipment and towing maintained. on slopes. 3. DO NOT a
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ...................................................................................... 6 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................7-13 Pre-start Checklist .......
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ENGINE SPEED AND CHOKE FUEL FILLER CAP AND VENT FUEL TANK LOCATED LEFT OF SEAT DECK LIFT TRANSMISSION LEVER SHIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL OVERRIDE LEVER PARK BRAKE DISCHARGE LATCH 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 es
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST SHOWN “OFF” FUEL FUEL Make the following checks and perform the service OPEN FILLER VALVE required before each start-up. VENT CAP 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 sure all are in place and securely tightened. TURN FUEL FUEL 2.1.3. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to VALVE “ON” T
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION TO START ENGINE, 2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE 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 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 2.6. manually start the electric start engines. 5. Move engine speed control to the medium position and the choke control is in the choke
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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 BLADE LEVER IN “O
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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 “ENGAGED” position. While holding the park brake lift lever to ensure lift lever latch is fully engaged. S
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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, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP LEFT 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 spi
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS WARNING INTERLOCK SYSTEM SAFETY CHECKS (Cont.) DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, ENGINE MUST NOT START IF: service or repairs with the engine running. Stop 1) Clutch/brake pedal is not fully depressed OR, engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove 2) Blade Control is in the “ON” (blades engaged) key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and position. secure away from plug. Engine and components ENGINE SH
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 2. Remove battery caps. Check fluid level. WARNING 3. Add water only to bring fluid to proper level – DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, DO NOT OVERFILL. service or repairs with the engine running. Stop 4. Reinstall battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove INSTALLATION”. key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components 3.3.3. MOWER DECK LEVELNESS are HOT. Avo
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP FRONT WHEEL GREASE FITTING 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 securely to prevent fuel spillage. 3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: To stop flow of fuel, tank may be removed WARNING from bracket and set on the floor so the fuel level will be DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, below the filter. Refer to Section “REMOVING FUEL service or repairs with the engine running. STOP TANK”. engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove 1. Remove hose clamps from fuel filter. key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and 2. Remove fuel lines from filter. Discard filter. sec
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.6 STORAGE (OUT OF SEASON) If desired, the Rear Engine Rider can be stored on the rear bumper. Perform the following procedures to insure the Rear Engine Rider will operate properly when taken out of storage. 3.6.1. Thoroughly clean the Rear Engine Rider by removing all grass clippings and debris. 3.6.2. Perform maintenance and lubrication as required. 3.6.3. Drain fuel from fuel tank. 3.6.4. Start engine and allow it to run until engine r
