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Page 1: ...WV N2167519B 7800217 7800218 7800176 7800178 7800193 7800133 NP2167519B 7800134 NP2187519BV 7800131 J NOTE Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subjectto changewithout notice Actualsustained engine power will likely he lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors Please refer to EnginePower Rating Information for further details Manual No 7101587 I R 9 25 2007 TP ...

Page 2: ...CT REGISTRATION IMPORTANT KEEPTHIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase Date of Purchase Retailer Retailer s Phone Number Equipment Model Number Serial Number Engine Model Type Trim It is veryimportantthat youregisteryourpurchasewith Snapperto ensurewarrantycoverage Please mail yourproductregistrationcardto Snapper at P O Box777 McDonoug...

Page 3: ...1 Air Filter 11 Engine Oil 11 Storage Procedure 11 Mower Blade Replacement 12 BladeSharpening 12 Wheel DriveControl Adjustment 13 Driven and Drive Disc Service 14 Belt Service 17 Engine Drive Belt Replacement 17 Transmission Belt Replacement 18 Battery Service 19 Service Schedule 20 Troubleshooting 21 Warranty 22 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessoriescontain lead and lead compound...

Page 4: ...tion 1 Read understand and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the mower engine and attachments Know the controls and the proper use of the mower before starting 2 Only mature responsible persons shall operate the machine and only after proper instruction 3 Data indicates that operators age 60 and above are involved in a large percentageof mower related injuries Theseoperators s...

Page 5: ...nd or clearing grass Operation ContinuedFromPrevious Column 13 DO NOToperate mower without the entire grass catch er or guards in place discharge guard rearguard or other safety devices in place and working DONOTpoint dis charge at people passing cars windows or doors 14 DO NOTdischarge material against a wall or obstruc tion Material may ricochet back towards the operator 15 Slow down before turn...

Page 6: ...tactyour Snapperdealer if you have questions x 0 1 ii FeaturesandControls A Oil Fill Capand Dipstick B Fuel Filler Cap C RecyclingCover D Rear Height Adjustment Latch 2 E Front Height Adjustment Latch 2 F G H I J K Engine Primer Not all models BladeControl Rope Start Handle Ground SpeedControl Drive Wheel Control EngineSpeedControl 4 www snapper com ...

Page 7: ...rm engine NOTE Briggs QuantumSeries engines are equipped with a ReadyStartTM featurd and thus do not feature a primer button Figure 3 Engineprimer 3 Pull the blade control A Figure 4 against the handle 4 Start the mower Manual Start Models Pullthe rope start handle B to crank the engine ElectricStart Models Insertthe key C intothe ignitionswitch Turn the key to crank the engine 5 After the engines...

Page 8: ...on 3 Squeezethe wheel drive control B againstthe handle to engagethe wheel drive and propel the mower forward Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is moving by changing the position of the ground speed control Stopping 1 Stop forward motion of the mower by releasingthe wheel drive control 2 Stop the engine and blade by releasingthe blade control HandleHeightAdjustment The height of the mo...

Page 9: ...3 of grass blade length and recycle ONLYwhen grass is dry 1 Set all wheels in the highest cutting position Notch 7 Referto the Section entitled Cutting Height Adjustment 2 Move the engine speed control to the fast Rabbit position 3 Move the ground speed control to the slowest speed setting 4 Proceed mowing slowly If the grass is very dense lower each rearwheel latch one notch lower than the front ...

Page 10: ...titled Recycling Operation 2 Install the adapter A Figure 12 to the deck in place of the recycling cover making sure that The front hole B on the outside front of the adapter fits over the stud where the front of the recycling cover was originally secured The slot C on top of the adapter slips under the restraining nut on top of the deck under the right front corner of the engine The slot D on the...

Page 11: ... frequently and replaceworn or damaged components immediately Installingthe RecyclingPlug 1 Install the recycling plug A Figure 14 if recycling is desired after the bag adapter is installed Install the recycling plug completely and securely into the bag adapter B IMPORTANT Install the grass bag as a safeguard 2 Referto the Section entitled Recycling Operation Figure 14 Installing the recycfing plu...

Page 12: ...p the machinewith the carburetor or spark plug down Oil from the crankcasewill saturate the air filter and causethe engineto be hard to start or not start at all If contamination does occur the air filter will haveto be replaced CheckGreaseLevel in Transmission 1 Removethe transmission fill plug A Figure 17 Roll the machine forward or backward while looking down into the plug hole 2 If liquid grea...

Page 13: ...ission Poly V Belt 1 Visually check the poly v belt for cracking fraying sev ered or exposed belt strands If worn or damaged replacethe belt before operating the mower Service Periodic Perform all maintenanceas described in the Service Schedule section of this manual Engine Service the engine according to the engineowner s manual Air Filter Referto the engine owner s manual for service instruction...

Page 14: ...wear or damage A New blade B Wear limit cracks or notches begin to appearon tip C Dangerous condition Do not use on the mower Replacewith a new blade WARNING DONOTuse a cutting bladethat shows signs of excessive wear or damage Refer to the Section entitled MOWER BLADEREPLACEMENT for proper blade inspection and service procedures Figure 21 Ninja blade wear fimits BladeSharpening 1 Disconnect the sp...

Page 15: ...crew Recommendedtorque should be 40 ft Ibs WheelDriveControlAdjustment Self PropelledModelsOnly 1 The wheel drive control is properly adjusted when there is 1 16 to 1 8 clearance G Figure24 betweenthe inside of the spring hook E and the inside of the clutch cable eye C with the wheel drive control released Figure 24 Wheeldrive control adjustment 2 To adjust unhook the upper spring D from the cable...

Page 16: ...vice as follows Cleaning Drive Disc Driven Disc If oil or greaseon the drive disc or driven disc is causing slippage clean the discs as follows 1 Wipe awayany oil or grease with a clean cloth 2 Use either an approved grease solvent or hot soapy water to clean drive disc or driven disc 3 Rinse components with clean water 4 Dry components with a clean cloth DriveSpringRepair Replacement If the drive...

Page 17: ...ecuring the transfer rod B to the ball joint C on the pivot bracket D 5 Turn the rod in or out of the ball joint until the end of the rod aligns with the hole E in the driven disc assembly from which the rod was removed IMPORTANT Do not move the pivot bracket 6 Reinstall the rod as removed in Step 2 Move the ground speed control to the slow position then backto the fast position Recheckthe 1 8 mea...

Page 18: ...iven Disc Bearing Replacement IMPORTANT The bearing on these machines is staked into the thrust plate The bearingwill haveto be driven out with a mallet and a large punch A new bearing with four retaining screws will haveto be purchasedto replace existing bearing If the driven disc bearing requires replacement replace the bearing as follows 1 Removethe driven disc assembly Referto the Section enti...

Page 19: ...ew bearing 5 Carefully install the new O ring over the outside of the new bearing 6 Install the bearing holder and secure with screws 7 Install the 3 8 hex lock nut BeltService On self propelled mowers the engine belt A Figure 34 transmits power from the engine pulley B to the drive disc C The drive disc powers the poly v belt which engages the transmission that powers the rearwheels Should these ...

Page 20: ... the nut G and internal tooth lock washer F 6 Remove the belt cover located under the deck 7 Lift the drive disc A up and removethe worn belt 8 Loop one end of the new belt over the engine pulley and insert the other end through the slot in the deck 9 Loop the belt around the pulley on the bottom of the drive disc 10 Reinstall the drive disc and retaining hardware IMPORTANT 1 The square shoulder o...

Page 21: ...teryService 1 Removethe battery 2 Place the battery in a well ventilated areaon a level sur face 3 Using distilled water refill the cells as requiredto cover the cell plates 4 With the cell caps removed connect the battery charger to the battery terminals Redto positive terminal and black to negative terminal 5 Slow charge the battery at 1 amp for 10 hours 6 If the battery will not accept a charge...

Page 22: ...vyload or high temperatures Cleanmore often under dusty conditions or when air debris is present 25 HRS X_ X X 5O HRS lOO HRS X X Maintenance Replacement Parts EngineSpeed Control Briggs Engines EngineSpeed Control KawasakiEngines BladeControl Cable Briggs Engines BladeControl Cable KawasakiEngines Clutch Pull Cable Cutter Blade Air Lift Compatible Cutter Blade Mulching Cutter Blade Not Air Lift C...

Page 23: ...leaner dirty 1 2 Spark plug faulty 2 3 Water debris or stale fuel in fuel system 3 1 Damaged out of balanceor bent mower blade 1 2 Loose blade components 2 3 Loose or missing air Iitt it equipped 3 4 Lumpy or trayed belt 4 1 Build up of debris on or around wheel drive 1 components 2 Driven disc slipping 3 Drive belt requires replacement 4 Damaged transmission 1 Cutting height too low or high 2 Eng...

Page 24: ...ar from the original purchase date SNAPPERwill not be responsiblefor any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damageto the battery or machinecaused by neglect or abuse destruction by fire explosion reezing overcharging improper maintenance or use of improper electrolyte There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMMER OFWARRANTY ...

Page 25: ...ly sure use this guide anddo not mow a slope that is greater than 15 degrees If the riding mower is used with a pull behind or rear mounted attachment do not operate the und on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2 5 feet in 10 feet A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 1 7 feet in 10 feet Use...

Page 26: ...Notes 24 www snapper com ...

Page 27: ...Notes 25 ...

Page 28: ...ure and rating perform ance has been obtained and corrected in accordancewith SAEJ1995 Revision 2002 05 Torque values are derived at 3060 RPM horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by among other things ambient operating conditions and engine to engine variability Given both the wide array of products on which engines are placed and the va...

Page 29: ...WV N2167519B 7800217 7800218 7800176 7800178 7800193 7800133 NP2167519B 7800134 NP2187519BV 7800131 J NOTE Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subjectto changewithout notice Actualsustained engine power will likely he lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors Please refer to EnginePower Rating Information for further details Manual No 7101587 I R 9 25 2007 TP ...

Page 30: ...CT REGISTRATION IMPORTANT KEEPTHIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase Date of Purchase Retailer Retailer s Phone Number Equipment Model Number Serial Number Engine Model Type Trim It is veryimportantthat youregisteryourpurchasewith Snapperto ensurewarrantycoverage Please mail yourproductregistrationcardto Snapper at P O Box777 McDonoug...

Page 31: ...1 Air Filter 11 Engine Oil 11 Storage Procedure 11 Mower Blade Replacement 12 BladeSharpening 12 Wheel DriveControl Adjustment 13 Driven and Drive Disc Service 14 Belt Service 17 Engine Drive Belt Replacement 17 Transmission Belt Replacement 18 Battery Service 19 Service Schedule 20 Troubleshooting 21 Warranty 22 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessoriescontain lead and lead compound...

Page 32: ...tion 1 Read understand and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the mower engine and attachments Know the controls and the proper use of the mower before starting 2 Only mature responsible persons shall operate the machine and only after proper instruction 3 Data indicates that operators age 60 and above are involved in a large percentageof mower related injuries Theseoperators s...

Page 33: ...nd or clearing grass Operation ContinuedFromPrevious Column 13 DO NOToperate mower without the entire grass catch er or guards in place discharge guard rearguard or other safety devices in place and working DONOTpoint dis charge at people passing cars windows or doors 14 DO NOTdischarge material against a wall or obstruc tion Material may ricochet back towards the operator 15 Slow down before turn...

Page 34: ...tactyour Snapperdealer if you have questions x 0 1 ii FeaturesandControls A Oil Fill Capand Dipstick B Fuel Filler Cap C RecyclingCover D Rear Height Adjustment Latch 2 E Front Height Adjustment Latch 2 F G H I J K Engine Primer Not all models BladeControl Rope Start Handle Ground SpeedControl Drive Wheel Control EngineSpeedControl 4 www snapper com ...

Page 35: ...rm engine NOTE Briggs QuantumSeries engines are equipped with a ReadyStartTM featurd and thus do not feature a primer button Figure 3 Engineprimer 3 Pull the blade control A Figure 4 against the handle 4 Start the mower Manual Start Models Pullthe rope start handle B to crank the engine ElectricStart Models Insertthe key C intothe ignitionswitch Turn the key to crank the engine 5 After the engines...

Page 36: ...on 3 Squeezethe wheel drive control B againstthe handle to engagethe wheel drive and propel the mower forward Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is moving by changing the position of the ground speed control Stopping 1 Stop forward motion of the mower by releasingthe wheel drive control 2 Stop the engine and blade by releasingthe blade control HandleHeightAdjustment The height of the mo...

Page 37: ...3 of grass blade length and recycle ONLYwhen grass is dry 1 Set all wheels in the highest cutting position Notch 7 Referto the Section entitled Cutting Height Adjustment 2 Move the engine speed control to the fast Rabbit position 3 Move the ground speed control to the slowest speed setting 4 Proceed mowing slowly If the grass is very dense lower each rearwheel latch one notch lower than the front ...

Page 38: ...titled Recycling Operation 2 Install the adapter A Figure 12 to the deck in place of the recycling cover making sure that The front hole B on the outside front of the adapter fits over the stud where the front of the recycling cover was originally secured The slot C on top of the adapter slips under the restraining nut on top of the deck under the right front corner of the engine The slot D on the...

Page 39: ... frequently and replaceworn or damaged components immediately Installingthe RecyclingPlug 1 Install the recycling plug A Figure 14 if recycling is desired after the bag adapter is installed Install the recycling plug completely and securely into the bag adapter B IMPORTANT Install the grass bag as a safeguard 2 Referto the Section entitled Recycling Operation Figure 14 Installing the recycfing plu...

Page 40: ...p the machinewith the carburetor or spark plug down Oil from the crankcasewill saturate the air filter and causethe engineto be hard to start or not start at all If contamination does occur the air filter will haveto be replaced CheckGreaseLevel in Transmission 1 Removethe transmission fill plug A Figure 17 Roll the machine forward or backward while looking down into the plug hole 2 If liquid grea...

Page 41: ...ission Poly V Belt 1 Visually check the poly v belt for cracking fraying sev ered or exposed belt strands If worn or damaged replacethe belt before operating the mower Service Periodic Perform all maintenanceas described in the Service Schedule section of this manual Engine Service the engine according to the engineowner s manual Air Filter Referto the engine owner s manual for service instruction...

Page 42: ...wear or damage A New blade B Wear limit cracks or notches begin to appearon tip C Dangerous condition Do not use on the mower Replacewith a new blade WARNING DONOTuse a cutting bladethat shows signs of excessive wear or damage Refer to the Section entitled MOWER BLADEREPLACEMENT for proper blade inspection and service procedures Figure 21 Ninja blade wear fimits BladeSharpening 1 Disconnect the sp...

Page 43: ...crew Recommendedtorque should be 40 ft Ibs WheelDriveControlAdjustment Self PropelledModelsOnly 1 The wheel drive control is properly adjusted when there is 1 16 to 1 8 clearance G Figure24 betweenthe inside of the spring hook E and the inside of the clutch cable eye C with the wheel drive control released Figure 24 Wheeldrive control adjustment 2 To adjust unhook the upper spring D from the cable...

Page 44: ...vice as follows Cleaning Drive Disc Driven Disc If oil or greaseon the drive disc or driven disc is causing slippage clean the discs as follows 1 Wipe awayany oil or grease with a clean cloth 2 Use either an approved grease solvent or hot soapy water to clean drive disc or driven disc 3 Rinse components with clean water 4 Dry components with a clean cloth DriveSpringRepair Replacement If the drive...

Page 45: ...ecuring the transfer rod B to the ball joint C on the pivot bracket D 5 Turn the rod in or out of the ball joint until the end of the rod aligns with the hole E in the driven disc assembly from which the rod was removed IMPORTANT Do not move the pivot bracket 6 Reinstall the rod as removed in Step 2 Move the ground speed control to the slow position then backto the fast position Recheckthe 1 8 mea...

Page 46: ...iven Disc Bearing Replacement IMPORTANT The bearing on these machines is staked into the thrust plate The bearingwill haveto be driven out with a mallet and a large punch A new bearing with four retaining screws will haveto be purchasedto replace existing bearing If the driven disc bearing requires replacement replace the bearing as follows 1 Removethe driven disc assembly Referto the Section enti...

Page 47: ...ew bearing 5 Carefully install the new O ring over the outside of the new bearing 6 Install the bearing holder and secure with screws 7 Install the 3 8 hex lock nut BeltService On self propelled mowers the engine belt A Figure 34 transmits power from the engine pulley B to the drive disc C The drive disc powers the poly v belt which engages the transmission that powers the rearwheels Should these ...

Page 48: ... the nut G and internal tooth lock washer F 6 Remove the belt cover located under the deck 7 Lift the drive disc A up and removethe worn belt 8 Loop one end of the new belt over the engine pulley and insert the other end through the slot in the deck 9 Loop the belt around the pulley on the bottom of the drive disc 10 Reinstall the drive disc and retaining hardware IMPORTANT 1 The square shoulder o...

Page 49: ...teryService 1 Removethe battery 2 Place the battery in a well ventilated areaon a level sur face 3 Using distilled water refill the cells as requiredto cover the cell plates 4 With the cell caps removed connect the battery charger to the battery terminals Redto positive terminal and black to negative terminal 5 Slow charge the battery at 1 amp for 10 hours 6 If the battery will not accept a charge...

Page 50: ...vyload or high temperatures Cleanmore often under dusty conditions or when air debris is present 25 HRS X_ X X 5O HRS lOO HRS X X Maintenance Replacement Parts EngineSpeed Control Briggs Engines EngineSpeed Control KawasakiEngines BladeControl Cable Briggs Engines BladeControl Cable KawasakiEngines Clutch Pull Cable Cutter Blade Air Lift Compatible Cutter Blade Mulching Cutter Blade Not Air Lift C...

Page 51: ...leaner dirty 1 2 Spark plug faulty 2 3 Water debris or stale fuel in fuel system 3 1 Damaged out of balanceor bent mower blade 1 2 Loose blade components 2 3 Loose or missing air Iitt it equipped 3 4 Lumpy or trayed belt 4 1 Build up of debris on or around wheel drive 1 components 2 Driven disc slipping 3 Drive belt requires replacement 4 Damaged transmission 1 Cutting height too low or high 2 Eng...

Page 52: ...ar from the original purchase date SNAPPERwill not be responsiblefor any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damageto the battery or machinecaused by neglect or abuse destruction by fire explosion reezing overcharging improper maintenance or use of improper electrolyte There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMMER OFWARRANTY ...

Page 53: ...ly sure use this guide anddo not mow a slope that is greater than 15 degrees If the riding mower is used with a pull behind or rear mounted attachment do not operate the und on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2 5 feet in 10 feet A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 1 7 feet in 10 feet Use...

Page 54: ...Notes 24 www snapper com ...

Page 55: ...Notes 25 ...

Page 56: ...ure and rating perform ance has been obtained and corrected in accordancewith SAEJ1995 Revision 2002 05 Torque values are derived at 3060 RPM horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by among other things ambient operating conditions and engine to engine variability Given both the wide array of products on which engines are placed and the va...

Page 57: ...WV N2167519B 7800217 7800218 7800176 7800178 7800193 7800133 NP2167519B 7800134 NP2187519BV 7800131 J NOTE Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subjectto changewithout notice Actualsustained engine power will likely he lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors Please refer to EnginePower Rating Information for further details Manual No 7101587 I R 9 25 2007 TP ...

Page 58: ...CT REGISTRATION IMPORTANT KEEPTHIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase Date of Purchase Retailer Retailer s Phone Number Equipment Model Number Serial Number Engine Model Type Trim It is veryimportantthat youregisteryourpurchasewith Snapperto ensurewarrantycoverage Please mail yourproductregistrationcardto Snapper at P O Box777 McDonoug...

Page 59: ...1 Air Filter 11 Engine Oil 11 Storage Procedure 11 Mower Blade Replacement 12 BladeSharpening 12 Wheel DriveControl Adjustment 13 Driven and Drive Disc Service 14 Belt Service 17 Engine Drive Belt Replacement 17 Transmission Belt Replacement 18 Battery Service 19 Service Schedule 20 Troubleshooting 21 Warranty 22 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessoriescontain lead and lead compound...

Page 60: ...tion 1 Read understand and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the mower engine and attachments Know the controls and the proper use of the mower before starting 2 Only mature responsible persons shall operate the machine and only after proper instruction 3 Data indicates that operators age 60 and above are involved in a large percentageof mower related injuries Theseoperators s...

Page 61: ...nd or clearing grass Operation ContinuedFromPrevious Column 13 DO NOToperate mower without the entire grass catch er or guards in place discharge guard rearguard or other safety devices in place and working DONOTpoint dis charge at people passing cars windows or doors 14 DO NOTdischarge material against a wall or obstruc tion Material may ricochet back towards the operator 15 Slow down before turn...

Page 62: ...tactyour Snapperdealer if you have questions x 0 1 ii FeaturesandControls A Oil Fill Capand Dipstick B Fuel Filler Cap C RecyclingCover D Rear Height Adjustment Latch 2 E Front Height Adjustment Latch 2 F G H I J K Engine Primer Not all models BladeControl Rope Start Handle Ground SpeedControl Drive Wheel Control EngineSpeedControl 4 www snapper com ...

Page 63: ...rm engine NOTE Briggs QuantumSeries engines are equipped with a ReadyStartTM featurd and thus do not feature a primer button Figure 3 Engineprimer 3 Pull the blade control A Figure 4 against the handle 4 Start the mower Manual Start Models Pullthe rope start handle B to crank the engine ElectricStart Models Insertthe key C intothe ignitionswitch Turn the key to crank the engine 5 After the engines...

Page 64: ...on 3 Squeezethe wheel drive control B againstthe handle to engagethe wheel drive and propel the mower forward Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is moving by changing the position of the ground speed control Stopping 1 Stop forward motion of the mower by releasingthe wheel drive control 2 Stop the engine and blade by releasingthe blade control HandleHeightAdjustment The height of the mo...

Page 65: ...3 of grass blade length and recycle ONLYwhen grass is dry 1 Set all wheels in the highest cutting position Notch 7 Referto the Section entitled Cutting Height Adjustment 2 Move the engine speed control to the fast Rabbit position 3 Move the ground speed control to the slowest speed setting 4 Proceed mowing slowly If the grass is very dense lower each rearwheel latch one notch lower than the front ...

Page 66: ...titled Recycling Operation 2 Install the adapter A Figure 12 to the deck in place of the recycling cover making sure that The front hole B on the outside front of the adapter fits over the stud where the front of the recycling cover was originally secured The slot C on top of the adapter slips under the restraining nut on top of the deck under the right front corner of the engine The slot D on the...

Page 67: ... frequently and replaceworn or damaged components immediately Installingthe RecyclingPlug 1 Install the recycling plug A Figure 14 if recycling is desired after the bag adapter is installed Install the recycling plug completely and securely into the bag adapter B IMPORTANT Install the grass bag as a safeguard 2 Referto the Section entitled Recycling Operation Figure 14 Installing the recycfing plu...

Page 68: ...p the machinewith the carburetor or spark plug down Oil from the crankcasewill saturate the air filter and causethe engineto be hard to start or not start at all If contamination does occur the air filter will haveto be replaced CheckGreaseLevel in Transmission 1 Removethe transmission fill plug A Figure 17 Roll the machine forward or backward while looking down into the plug hole 2 If liquid grea...

Page 69: ...ission Poly V Belt 1 Visually check the poly v belt for cracking fraying sev ered or exposed belt strands If worn or damaged replacethe belt before operating the mower Service Periodic Perform all maintenanceas described in the Service Schedule section of this manual Engine Service the engine according to the engineowner s manual Air Filter Referto the engine owner s manual for service instruction...

Page 70: ...wear or damage A New blade B Wear limit cracks or notches begin to appearon tip C Dangerous condition Do not use on the mower Replacewith a new blade WARNING DONOTuse a cutting bladethat shows signs of excessive wear or damage Refer to the Section entitled MOWER BLADEREPLACEMENT for proper blade inspection and service procedures Figure 21 Ninja blade wear fimits BladeSharpening 1 Disconnect the sp...

Page 71: ...crew Recommendedtorque should be 40 ft Ibs WheelDriveControlAdjustment Self PropelledModelsOnly 1 The wheel drive control is properly adjusted when there is 1 16 to 1 8 clearance G Figure24 betweenthe inside of the spring hook E and the inside of the clutch cable eye C with the wheel drive control released Figure 24 Wheeldrive control adjustment 2 To adjust unhook the upper spring D from the cable...

Page 72: ...vice as follows Cleaning Drive Disc Driven Disc If oil or greaseon the drive disc or driven disc is causing slippage clean the discs as follows 1 Wipe awayany oil or grease with a clean cloth 2 Use either an approved grease solvent or hot soapy water to clean drive disc or driven disc 3 Rinse components with clean water 4 Dry components with a clean cloth DriveSpringRepair Replacement If the drive...

Page 73: ...ecuring the transfer rod B to the ball joint C on the pivot bracket D 5 Turn the rod in or out of the ball joint until the end of the rod aligns with the hole E in the driven disc assembly from which the rod was removed IMPORTANT Do not move the pivot bracket 6 Reinstall the rod as removed in Step 2 Move the ground speed control to the slow position then backto the fast position Recheckthe 1 8 mea...

Page 74: ...iven Disc Bearing Replacement IMPORTANT The bearing on these machines is staked into the thrust plate The bearingwill haveto be driven out with a mallet and a large punch A new bearing with four retaining screws will haveto be purchasedto replace existing bearing If the driven disc bearing requires replacement replace the bearing as follows 1 Removethe driven disc assembly Referto the Section enti...

Page 75: ...ew bearing 5 Carefully install the new O ring over the outside of the new bearing 6 Install the bearing holder and secure with screws 7 Install the 3 8 hex lock nut BeltService On self propelled mowers the engine belt A Figure 34 transmits power from the engine pulley B to the drive disc C The drive disc powers the poly v belt which engages the transmission that powers the rearwheels Should these ...

Page 76: ... the nut G and internal tooth lock washer F 6 Remove the belt cover located under the deck 7 Lift the drive disc A up and removethe worn belt 8 Loop one end of the new belt over the engine pulley and insert the other end through the slot in the deck 9 Loop the belt around the pulley on the bottom of the drive disc 10 Reinstall the drive disc and retaining hardware IMPORTANT 1 The square shoulder o...

Page 77: ...teryService 1 Removethe battery 2 Place the battery in a well ventilated areaon a level sur face 3 Using distilled water refill the cells as requiredto cover the cell plates 4 With the cell caps removed connect the battery charger to the battery terminals Redto positive terminal and black to negative terminal 5 Slow charge the battery at 1 amp for 10 hours 6 If the battery will not accept a charge...

Page 78: ...vyload or high temperatures Cleanmore often under dusty conditions or when air debris is present 25 HRS X_ X X 5O HRS lOO HRS X X Maintenance Replacement Parts EngineSpeed Control Briggs Engines EngineSpeed Control KawasakiEngines BladeControl Cable Briggs Engines BladeControl Cable KawasakiEngines Clutch Pull Cable Cutter Blade Air Lift Compatible Cutter Blade Mulching Cutter Blade Not Air Lift C...

Page 79: ...leaner dirty 1 2 Spark plug faulty 2 3 Water debris or stale fuel in fuel system 3 1 Damaged out of balanceor bent mower blade 1 2 Loose blade components 2 3 Loose or missing air Iitt it equipped 3 4 Lumpy or trayed belt 4 1 Build up of debris on or around wheel drive 1 components 2 Driven disc slipping 3 Drive belt requires replacement 4 Damaged transmission 1 Cutting height too low or high 2 Eng...

Page 80: ...ar from the original purchase date SNAPPERwill not be responsiblefor any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damageto the battery or machinecaused by neglect or abuse destruction by fire explosion reezing overcharging improper maintenance or use of improper electrolyte There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMMER OFWARRANTY ...

Page 81: ...ly sure use this guide anddo not mow a slope that is greater than 15 degrees If the riding mower is used with a pull behind or rear mounted attachment do not operate the und on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2 5 feet in 10 feet A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 1 7 feet in 10 feet Use...

Page 82: ...Notes 24 www snapper com ...

Page 83: ...Notes 25 ...

Page 84: ...ure and rating perform ance has been obtained and corrected in accordancewith SAEJ1995 Revision 2002 05 Torque values are derived at 3060 RPM horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by among other things ambient operating conditions and engine to engine variability Given both the wide array of products on which engines are placed and the va...

Page 85: ...WV N2167519B 7800217 7800218 7800176 7800178 7800193 7800133 NP2167519B 7800134 NP2187519BV 7800131 J NOTE Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subjectto changewithout notice Actualsustained engine power will likely he lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors Please refer to EnginePower Rating Information for further details Manual No 7101587 I R 9 25 2007 TP ...

Page 86: ...CT REGISTRATION IMPORTANT KEEPTHIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase Date of Purchase Retailer Retailer s Phone Number Equipment Model Number Serial Number Engine Model Type Trim It is veryimportantthat youregisteryourpurchasewith Snapperto ensurewarrantycoverage Please mail yourproductregistrationcardto Snapper at P O Box777 McDonoug...

Page 87: ...1 Air Filter 11 Engine Oil 11 Storage Procedure 11 Mower Blade Replacement 12 BladeSharpening 12 Wheel DriveControl Adjustment 13 Driven and Drive Disc Service 14 Belt Service 17 Engine Drive Belt Replacement 17 Transmission Belt Replacement 18 Battery Service 19 Service Schedule 20 Troubleshooting 21 Warranty 22 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessoriescontain lead and lead compound...

Page 88: ...tion 1 Read understand and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the mower engine and attachments Know the controls and the proper use of the mower before starting 2 Only mature responsible persons shall operate the machine and only after proper instruction 3 Data indicates that operators age 60 and above are involved in a large percentageof mower related injuries Theseoperators s...

Page 89: ...nd or clearing grass Operation ContinuedFromPrevious Column 13 DO NOToperate mower without the entire grass catch er or guards in place discharge guard rearguard or other safety devices in place and working DONOTpoint dis charge at people passing cars windows or doors 14 DO NOTdischarge material against a wall or obstruc tion Material may ricochet back towards the operator 15 Slow down before turn...

Page 90: ...tactyour Snapperdealer if you have questions x 0 1 ii FeaturesandControls A Oil Fill Capand Dipstick B Fuel Filler Cap C RecyclingCover D Rear Height Adjustment Latch 2 E Front Height Adjustment Latch 2 F G H I J K Engine Primer Not all models BladeControl Rope Start Handle Ground SpeedControl Drive Wheel Control EngineSpeedControl 4 www snapper com ...

Page 91: ...rm engine NOTE Briggs QuantumSeries engines are equipped with a ReadyStartTM featurd and thus do not feature a primer button Figure 3 Engineprimer 3 Pull the blade control A Figure 4 against the handle 4 Start the mower Manual Start Models Pullthe rope start handle B to crank the engine ElectricStart Models Insertthe key C intothe ignitionswitch Turn the key to crank the engine 5 After the engines...

Page 92: ...on 3 Squeezethe wheel drive control B againstthe handle to engagethe wheel drive and propel the mower forward Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is moving by changing the position of the ground speed control Stopping 1 Stop forward motion of the mower by releasingthe wheel drive control 2 Stop the engine and blade by releasingthe blade control HandleHeightAdjustment The height of the mo...

Page 93: ...3 of grass blade length and recycle ONLYwhen grass is dry 1 Set all wheels in the highest cutting position Notch 7 Referto the Section entitled Cutting Height Adjustment 2 Move the engine speed control to the fast Rabbit position 3 Move the ground speed control to the slowest speed setting 4 Proceed mowing slowly If the grass is very dense lower each rearwheel latch one notch lower than the front ...

Page 94: ...titled Recycling Operation 2 Install the adapter A Figure 12 to the deck in place of the recycling cover making sure that The front hole B on the outside front of the adapter fits over the stud where the front of the recycling cover was originally secured The slot C on top of the adapter slips under the restraining nut on top of the deck under the right front corner of the engine The slot D on the...

Page 95: ... frequently and replaceworn or damaged components immediately Installingthe RecyclingPlug 1 Install the recycling plug A Figure 14 if recycling is desired after the bag adapter is installed Install the recycling plug completely and securely into the bag adapter B IMPORTANT Install the grass bag as a safeguard 2 Referto the Section entitled Recycling Operation Figure 14 Installing the recycfing plu...

Page 96: ...p the machinewith the carburetor or spark plug down Oil from the crankcasewill saturate the air filter and causethe engineto be hard to start or not start at all If contamination does occur the air filter will haveto be replaced CheckGreaseLevel in Transmission 1 Removethe transmission fill plug A Figure 17 Roll the machine forward or backward while looking down into the plug hole 2 If liquid grea...

Page 97: ...ission Poly V Belt 1 Visually check the poly v belt for cracking fraying sev ered or exposed belt strands If worn or damaged replacethe belt before operating the mower Service Periodic Perform all maintenanceas described in the Service Schedule section of this manual Engine Service the engine according to the engineowner s manual Air Filter Referto the engine owner s manual for service instruction...

Page 98: ...wear or damage A New blade B Wear limit cracks or notches begin to appearon tip C Dangerous condition Do not use on the mower Replacewith a new blade WARNING DONOTuse a cutting bladethat shows signs of excessive wear or damage Refer to the Section entitled MOWER BLADEREPLACEMENT for proper blade inspection and service procedures Figure 21 Ninja blade wear fimits BladeSharpening 1 Disconnect the sp...

Page 99: ...crew Recommendedtorque should be 40 ft Ibs WheelDriveControlAdjustment Self PropelledModelsOnly 1 The wheel drive control is properly adjusted when there is 1 16 to 1 8 clearance G Figure24 betweenthe inside of the spring hook E and the inside of the clutch cable eye C with the wheel drive control released Figure 24 Wheeldrive control adjustment 2 To adjust unhook the upper spring D from the cable...

Page 100: ...vice as follows Cleaning Drive Disc Driven Disc If oil or greaseon the drive disc or driven disc is causing slippage clean the discs as follows 1 Wipe awayany oil or grease with a clean cloth 2 Use either an approved grease solvent or hot soapy water to clean drive disc or driven disc 3 Rinse components with clean water 4 Dry components with a clean cloth DriveSpringRepair Replacement If the drive...

Page 101: ...ecuring the transfer rod B to the ball joint C on the pivot bracket D 5 Turn the rod in or out of the ball joint until the end of the rod aligns with the hole E in the driven disc assembly from which the rod was removed IMPORTANT Do not move the pivot bracket 6 Reinstall the rod as removed in Step 2 Move the ground speed control to the slow position then backto the fast position Recheckthe 1 8 mea...

Page 102: ...iven Disc Bearing Replacement IMPORTANT The bearing on these machines is staked into the thrust plate The bearingwill haveto be driven out with a mallet and a large punch A new bearing with four retaining screws will haveto be purchasedto replace existing bearing If the driven disc bearing requires replacement replace the bearing as follows 1 Removethe driven disc assembly Referto the Section enti...

Page 103: ...ew bearing 5 Carefully install the new O ring over the outside of the new bearing 6 Install the bearing holder and secure with screws 7 Install the 3 8 hex lock nut BeltService On self propelled mowers the engine belt A Figure 34 transmits power from the engine pulley B to the drive disc C The drive disc powers the poly v belt which engages the transmission that powers the rearwheels Should these ...

Page 104: ... the nut G and internal tooth lock washer F 6 Remove the belt cover located under the deck 7 Lift the drive disc A up and removethe worn belt 8 Loop one end of the new belt over the engine pulley and insert the other end through the slot in the deck 9 Loop the belt around the pulley on the bottom of the drive disc 10 Reinstall the drive disc and retaining hardware IMPORTANT 1 The square shoulder o...

Page 105: ...teryService 1 Removethe battery 2 Place the battery in a well ventilated areaon a level sur face 3 Using distilled water refill the cells as requiredto cover the cell plates 4 With the cell caps removed connect the battery charger to the battery terminals Redto positive terminal and black to negative terminal 5 Slow charge the battery at 1 amp for 10 hours 6 If the battery will not accept a charge...

Page 106: ...vyload or high temperatures Cleanmore often under dusty conditions or when air debris is present 25 HRS X_ X X 5O HRS lOO HRS X X Maintenance Replacement Parts EngineSpeed Control Briggs Engines EngineSpeed Control KawasakiEngines BladeControl Cable Briggs Engines BladeControl Cable KawasakiEngines Clutch Pull Cable Cutter Blade Air Lift Compatible Cutter Blade Mulching Cutter Blade Not Air Lift C...

Page 107: ...leaner dirty 1 2 Spark plug faulty 2 3 Water debris or stale fuel in fuel system 3 1 Damaged out of balanceor bent mower blade 1 2 Loose blade components 2 3 Loose or missing air Iitt it equipped 3 4 Lumpy or trayed belt 4 1 Build up of debris on or around wheel drive 1 components 2 Driven disc slipping 3 Drive belt requires replacement 4 Damaged transmission 1 Cutting height too low or high 2 Eng...

Page 108: ...ar from the original purchase date SNAPPERwill not be responsiblefor any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damageto the battery or machinecaused by neglect or abuse destruction by fire explosion reezing overcharging improper maintenance or use of improper electrolyte There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMMER OFWARRANTY ...

Page 109: ...ly sure use this guide anddo not mow a slope that is greater than 15 degrees If the riding mower is used with a pull behind or rear mounted attachment do not operate the und on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2 5 feet in 10 feet A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 1 7 feet in 10 feet Use...

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Page 112: ...ure and rating perform ance has been obtained and corrected in accordancewith SAEJ1995 Revision 2002 05 Torque values are derived at 3060 RPM horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by among other things ambient operating conditions and engine to engine variability Given both the wide array of products on which engines are placed and the va...

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