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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER

SERIES 18

MODELS

281318BE
301318BE
3314518BVE
331518KVE

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

33 145

18 B V E

CUTTING WIDTH

ENGINE OPTIONS

ENGINE HP

ENGINE TYPE

SERIES DESIGNATION

ENGINE MODEL

28 - 28” Cutting Deck
30 - 30” Cutting Deck
33 - 33” Cutting Deck

13 - 13.0 HP Engine
145 - 14.5 HP Engine
15 - 15.0 HP Engine

18 - Series Designation

B - Briggs Engine

K - Kohler Engine

V - Over Head
Valve

E - Electric Start

Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your machine, read this manual carefully and pay
particular attention to the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on Pages 2 & 3. Remember that all power
equipment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in
accordance with the operating instructions and common sense!

COPYRIGHT © 1999
SNAPPER INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 4-7008 (REV. 1, 8/20/99)

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Summary of Contents for 281318BE

Page 1: ...15 15 0 HP Engine 18 Series Designation B Briggs Engine K Kohler Engine V Over Head Valve E Electric Start Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your machine read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 3 Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful u...

Page 2: ...1 DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 15 degrees 27 grade 2 Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 10 degrees 18 grade Turn blades OFF when traveling uphill Use a slow speed and avoid sudden or sharp turns 3 DO NOT operate machine back and forth across face of slopes Operate up and down Practice on slopes with blades off 4 AVOID uphill starts If machine stops going uphill or tires lose tr...

Page 3: ...l light 13 Move joystick if equipped SLOWLY to maintain control during speed and directional changes OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 14 Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads Limit loads to those you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER attachment instructions 15 DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide a dea...

Page 4: ...evelness 14 Clean Mower Deck 14 Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication 14 Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication 14 Front Wheel Bearing Lubrication 14 Rear Axle Bearing Lubrication 15 Differential Chain Case Lubrication 15 Service Annually 16 Engine 16 Fuel Filter 16 Every Two Years 16 Storage Out of Season 16 Removing Fuel Tank 16 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 17 25 Engine Adjustments Repair 17 Mower Deck Co...

Page 5: ...ture drawing above Figure 1 1 shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider It is recommended that all operator s of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the controls components and operation of this machine before operating Specific details involving the engine are found in the separate engine owner s manual Study these manuals before operating and keep both handy for futur...

Page 6: ...faces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times 2 1 7 Add fuel to tank after pushing the Rear Engine Rider outside where fumes can dissipate Make sure fuel filler cap is tight and vent is open after refueling Refer to engine owner s manual for fuel specifications See Figure 2 2 FIGURE 2 2 2 2 OPERATOR S SE...

Page 7: ...hold while starting engine See Figure 2 5 4 Open vent on fuel filler cap by turning counterclockwise IMPORTANT Failure to open vent on the fuel filler cap can cause engine to stall See Figure 2 6 5 Move engine speed control to the choke position to start a cold engine See Figure 2 7 6 Turn key to the START position until engine starts See Figure 2 7 NOTE If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine a...

Page 8: ...on DO NOT start engine with transmission shift lever in a drive position WARNING It is possible to start engine with transmission shift lever in a drive position Follow starting instructions carefully 2 Make certain the Blade Lever is in the OFF position See Figure 2 4 3 Press Clutch Brake Pedal all the way down lift Parking Brake Lever and release the Clutch Brake Pedal to set Parking Brake See F...

Page 9: ...WHEEL DRIVE 1 With engine running adjust engine speed control to FAST position 2 Depress clutch brake pedal See Figure 2 11 3 Place transmission shift lever in notch for first speed See Figure 2 12 4 Release clutch brake pedal to begin desired ground speed 5 During forward motion the transmission shift lever may be placed in any desired forward speed without depressing the clutch brake pedal NOTE ...

Page 10: ... disengaged it should come to a complete stop in 3 seconds or less If the blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds the blade brake must be adjusted Refer to Section BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT for adjustment procedures or return machine to an authorized SNAPPER dealer for adjustment DO NOT CONTINUE to operate machine until blade brake is adjusted and functioning properly 2 4 3 MOWER BLADE 1 Stop mower...

Page 11: ...hing down on the clutch brake pedal to release park brake lever See Figure 2 17 FIGURE 2 17 2 5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 Adjust cutting height as desired to any one of six positions using deck lift lever When in desired height of cut release latch then try to move deck lift lever to ensure lift lever latch is fully engaged See Figure 2 18 FIGURE 2 18 WARNING DO NOT park machine on slopes PUSH C...

Page 12: ...cap on engine 3 Loosen oil drain plug 4 Place a 2 quart minimum capacity container under the end of the oil drain Open oil drain See Figure 3 1 for oil drains used on the Rear Engine Riders FIGURE 3 1 5 After all the oil has drained close the drain and wipe up any oil that may have spilled See Figure 3 1 Dispose of used oil properly 6 Fill engine crankcase with new oil Refer to your engine owner s...

Page 13: ...otating in 3 seconds or less after moving the blade control lever to the OFF position or after releasing the blade pedals WARNING Blades must stop rotating in 3 seconds or less after the blade has been turned off DO NOT operate machine until blade brake has been adjusted and functioning properly 2 If the blade continues to rotate longer than 3 seconds do not operate machine Refer to Section BLADE ...

Page 14: ...tall battery Refer to Section BATTERY INSTALLATION 3 3 3 MOWER DECK LEVELNESS Check mower deck for proper level Adjust as required Refer to Section MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS 3 3 4 CLEAN MOWER DECK 1 Follow WARNING statement found on this page 2 Check fuel level in tank If over 3 4 full remove tank Refer to Section REMOVING FUEL TANK If 3 4 or less proceed to next step 3 Carefully stand Rear ...

Page 15: ... internal parts of the differential add transmission grease as needed See Figure 3 8 IMPORTANT Overfilling of the differential with lubricant will cause lubricant to leak onto drive components of the Rear Engine Rider FIGURE 3 8 WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments maintenance or service with the engine or blades running Stop blades Stop engine Engage parking brake Remove key Remove spark plug w...

Page 16: ...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 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...

Page 17: ...by moving blade lever to the OFF position or by releasing the Blade Pedals When the Blade Brake is properly adjusted there should be 1 8 to 1 4 clearance between the Blade Engagement Lever and the back of the Latch Plate Check this by disengaging the Blade Lever and depressing the Blade Pedals as shown in Figure 4 2 If clearance is greater than 1 4 perform the following adjustment 1 Remove Belt Co...

Page 18: ...within 1 8 of each other See Figure 4 3 8 Tighten shoulder bolt loosened in Step 6 9 Readjust rear hanger chain pivots to align with holes in support brackets See Figure 4 4 10 Remove angle iron pipe or similar object and proceed to check front to rear levelness 4 2 MOWER DECK COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS 4 2 3 MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT Front to Rear Levelness 28 33 Decks With the Rear Engine Rider on a smoo...

Page 19: ...r for repair 4 3 1 WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Test the wheel brake on a dry concrete surface When properly adjusted the Rear Engine Rider will stop within 5 feet from fastest speed If stopping distance is more than 5 feet the wheel brake should be adjusted as follows 1 Follow WARNING statement found on this page Check fuel level in tank Refer to Section REMOVING FUEL TANK If over 3 4 full remove tank ...

Page 20: ...ngine 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 4 3 1 WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Continued from previous page 8 After adjustment is complete securely tighten cable jam nuts FIGURE 4 7 FIGURE 4 8 CHAIN CASE CLUTCH YOKE HOUSING COTTER PIN 1 2 TO 3 4 COTTER PIN CABLE EYE CABLE HOUS...

Page 21: ...ades Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage 4 4 2 BLADE SHARPENING 1 Follow WARNING statement found on this page 2 Check fuel level in tank If over 3 4 full remove tank Refer to Section REMOVING FUEL TANK If 3 4 or less proceed to next step 3 Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper 4 Remove blade See F...

Page 22: ...ed to next step 3 Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper 4 Route new belt through engine belt guide up to engine pulley FIGURE 4 12 5 Move transmission shift lever to the neutral N position 6 Rotate clutch yoke clutch yoke shown in Figure 4 7 out with your hand and work belt between drive disc and rubber driven disc 7 To clear the primary chain case move transmission shift lever to the 5...

Page 23: ... 16 5 Disconnect cables from battery terminals disconnecting BLACK Negative cable first Retain mounting bolts and nuts FIGURE 4 16 WARNING Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position as show in Figure 4 16 DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on the Rear Engine Rider DO NOT use BOOST chargers on the battery 4 6 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 Slide battery partially i...

Page 24: ...ED to positive and BLACK to negative terminal IMPORTANT 3 16 above cell plates is the recommended level DO NOT place anything in battery other than specified electrolyte WARNING DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on the Riding Mower DO NOT use BOOST chargers on the battery DO NOT OVERFILL 5 Slow charge the battery at 1 amp for 2 hours to bring the battery to full charge 6 After charg...

Page 25: ...3 Single Bag Catcher All 28 33 Deck Rear Engine Riders 6 0944 Single Bag Catcher All 41 42 Deck Rear Engine Riders 6 0945 Twin Bag Catcher All 41 42 Deck Rear Engine Riders 6 0946 Twin Bag Catcher All 28 33 Deck Rear Engine Riders 6 0947 Bag N Wagon All 28 33 Deck Rear Engine Riders 6 0948 Thatcherizer All Series 7 Newer Riders 6 0964 Wagon Cover All 28 33 Deck Rear Engine Riders 6 1190 Weight Fro...

Page 26: ...arter cable loose broken or disconnected 12 Connect starter cable If broken replace with new starter cable 13 Electrical wiring harness disconnected or broken 13 Connect or replace with new wiring harness Engine Stalls After 1 Operator not in seat 1 Sit in operator s seat Running 2 Choke control in the CHOKE position 2 Move choke control to OFF position 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill fuel tank with fres...

Page 27: ...o low or high 2 Adjust cutting height 3 Engine speed too slow 3 Move throttle control to FAST position 4 Forward speed too fast 4 Move transmission shift lever to a slower speed 5 Terraced cut side to side 5 Adjust side to side level 6 Excessive deck pitch front to rear 6 Adjust front to rear pitch 7 Cutting blade s dull or damaged 7 Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade s 8 Mower belt slipping 8...

Page 28: ... Check Electrolyte Page 24 X X Battery Charge Battery Page 23 24 X Tires Check Pressures Page 6 X Drive Belts Check For Wear And Tension Pages 13 17 22 X X Mower Blades Check For Wear And Damage Pages 21 X Mower Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 12 14 X X X Lubrication Points Grease or Oil Pages 14 15 X X Lubricate Chain Case Transmission Check Grease Level Pages 14 15 X X Blade Brake Stopping T...

Page 29: ...er Blade Ninja Quad Edge 2 6453 30 Cutter Blade Standard Not Air Lift Compatible N A 30 Cutter Blade Standard Air Lift Compatible 1 8069 30 Cutter Blade Ninja Quad Edge 2 6565 33 Cutter Blade Standard Not Air Lift Compatible 3 4168 33 Cutter Blade Standard Air Lift Compatible 1 9523 33 Cutter Blade Mulching 1 6982 33 Cutter Blade Ninja Quad Edge 2 4741 Air Lift Kit 28 33 Decks 6 0480 Air Lift Kit ...

Page 30: ...iginal purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine caused by neglect or abuse destruction by fire explosion freezing overcharging improper maintenance or use of improper electrolyte There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Implied w...

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Page 36: ... and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual the engine manual and on the machine engine and attachments If you have any questions about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California t...

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