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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 and body and must not be under the influence of any substance, which might 
impair vision, dexterity or judgment. If you have any questions pertaining to your machine which your dealer 
cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER, McDonough, 
Georgia 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967).  
 

PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN  

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert 
to the presence of children. Children are often 
attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. 
Never assume that children will remain where you last 
saw them. 
1.  KEEP children out of the mowing area and under 

the watchful care of a responsible adult.  

2.  DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is 

operated (even with the blade OFF).  

3.  DO NOT allow children or others to ride on 

machine or on attachments (even with the blades 
OFF). They may fall and be seriously injured.  

4.  DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate 

machine. 

5.  ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagers with 

mature judgment under close adult supervision to 
operate machine.  

6.  DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. 

LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets 
and hazards before and while backing. 

7. USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind 

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may 
obscure vision.  

 

PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS  

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control 
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe 
injury or death. All slopes require extra CAUTION. If 
you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on 
the slope, DO NOT mow it. Use extra care with grass 
catchers or other attachments; these affect the 
handling and the stability of the machine.  
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 traction, turn blades OFF and back 
slowly down the slope.  

 
 

 
 

PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS  

(Continued From Previous Column) 
5.  STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards. 

Tall grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from 
ditches, washouts, culverts, fences and 
protruding objects.  

6.  KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at least 3 feet) away 

from edge of ditches and other drop offs. The 
machine could turn over if an edge caves in.  

7.  Always begin forward motion slowly and with 

caution. 

8.  Use weights or a weighted load carrier in accordance 

with instructions supplied with a grass catcher. DO 
NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 10 
degrees (18% grade) when equipped with grass 
catcher. 

9.  DO NOT put your foot on the ground to try to 

stabilize the machine.  

10. DO NOT operate machine on wet grass. Reduced 

traction could cause sliding.  

11. DO NOT operate machine under any condition 

where traction, steering or stability is doubtful. 

 

PREPARATION 

1.  Read, understand, and follow instructions and 

warnings in this manual and on the machine, 
engine and attachments. Know the controls and 
the proper use of the machine 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 percentage of mower-
related injuries. These operators should evaluate 
their ability to operate the mower safely enough to 
protect themselves and others from serious injury. 

4.  Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable 

and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved 
fuel container. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add 
fuel with engine running. Add fuel outdoors only 
with engine stopped and cool. Clean spilled fuel 
from machine. DO NOT smoke.  

5.  Practice operation of machine with BLADES OFF 

to learn controls and develop skills. 

6.  Check the area to be mowed and remove all 

objects such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other 
objects that could cause injury if thrown by blade 
or interfere with mowing.  

 

Summary of Contents for 381451HBVE

Page 1: ... B Briggs Engine 1 Series Designation 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 operatin...

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: ...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 deadly poison MAINTENANCE 1 DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside where fume...

Page 4: ...ck Transmission 14 Check Service Brake Park Brake 14 Check Interlock System 14 Lubrication Grease Fittings 14 15 Service Every 25 Operating Hours 16 Service Annually 16 Storage Out Of Season 16 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 17 24 Engine Adjustments Repair 17 Mower Blade Replacement 17 Blade Sharpening 17 Mower Blade Drive Belt Adjustment Replacement 17 18 Engine To Deck Belt Adjustment 17 19 En...

Page 5: ...he nomenclature information above shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER Hydro Rear Engine Rider It is recommended that all operators 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 ...

Page 6: ... securely tightened 2 1 3 Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the FULL mark Refer to engine owner s manual for oil specifications See Figure 2 1 2 1 4 Adjust seat as needed to most comfortable position Refer to Section Operators Seat Adjustment for instructions FIGURE 2 1 2 1 5 Check blade engagement lever to insure it works freely 2 1 6 Clean exterior surfaces of cutting d...

Page 7: ...ed See Figure 2 4 FIGURE 2 4 4 Move blade control lever back to the OFF blade disengaged position See Figure 2 5 5 Move engine speed control to the choke position to start a cold engine See Figure 2 6B 6 Turn key to the START position until engine starts See Figure 2 6A NOTE If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does not start release the key Make sure the clutch brake pedal is fully depressed...

Page 8: ...n Start engine as follows 1 Complete pre start checklist 2 Engage parking brake See Figure 2 4 3 Move blade control lever back to the OFF blade disengaged position See Figure 2 5 4 Move engine speed control to the choke position to start a cold engine See Figure 2 7 FIGURE 2 7 FIGURE 2 8 5 Turn key to RUN position See Figure 2 8 6 Pull starter rope with a smooth even motion until engine starts Alw...

Page 9: ...chine to move rearward Removing foot from ground speed pedal allows the control to return to neutral stopping movement of the machine Neutral is not a parking brake setting The machines brake is controlled with the clutch brake pedal Refer to Section STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE Forward and reverse ground speed is controlled by the amount the ground speed control pedal is depressed See Figure 2 10B Move p...

Page 10: ...ld 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 the machine to an authorized Snapper dealer for adjustment DO NOT continue to operate mower until blade brake is adjusted and functioning properly 2 4 3 MOWER BLADE Stop mower blade by moving bl...

Page 11: ...the pedal See Figure 2 15 FIGURE 2 15 2 5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 Adjust cutting height using cutting height adjustment lever Depress latch release button located at the tip of the cutting height lever and move lever to desired cutting height Release latch button Try to move cutting height lever to ensure latch is fully engaged See Figure 2 16 FIGURE 2 16 CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESS PEDAL FULLY...

Page 12: ...n on engine Attach hose supplied with machine to fitting See Figure 3 1 2 Place a 2 quart minimum capacity container under the drain valve and route hose into container 3 Loosen or remove oil fill cap on engine 4 Turn drain valve counter clockwise and pull out Allow sufficient time for oil to drain completely 5 Close the oil drain valve Push valve in and turn clockwise Remove hose from fitting 6 F...

Page 13: ...Check Blade Drive Belt The blade drive consists of two belts The engine to deck belt will require inspection and periodic adjustment The deck belt requires inspection only B Engine To Deck Belt 1 Stop engine Stop blades Engage parking brake Remove key 2 Remove cover to gain access to belt by removing four screws See Figure 3 4 FIGURE 3 4 3 Visually inspect condition of belt If worn or damaged repl...

Page 14: ...fluid change Check transmission cooling fan and cooling fins Keep these items clean and free of debris build up See Figure 3 7 FIGURE 3 7 3 2 7 Service Brake Park Brake 1 Check machine brake for proper function Engage park brake Push machine Rear tires should skid Drive machine forward and apply brake Machine should come to a complete stop in less than 5 ft 2 If brakes are not functioning properly...

Page 15: ...2 3 shots See Figure 3 9 FIGURE 3 9 3 Front wheel bearings 3 5 shots See Figure 3 10 FIGURE 3 10 4 Transmission belt idler arm pivot 1 3 shots See Figure 3 11 FIGURE 3 11 5 Deck spindle housings 1 3 shots See Figure 3 12 FIGURE 3 12 AXLE PIVOT KING PIN BUSHING WHEEL BEARINGS IDLER ARM PIVOT SPINDLE HOUSING GREASE FITTING ...

Page 16: ...ea where vapor can dissipate safely and away from all sources of ignition 1 Remove hose clamps from fuel filter 2 Pull hose out of hose support clamp See Figure 3 13 FIGURE 3 13 3 Squeeze tabs on hose clamps using pliers and slip clamps away from filter body 4 Pull hose off of filter Discard old filter 5 Elevate end of hose to prevent fuel from draining from tank 6 Slip hose over fittings on new f...

Page 17: ...ine Stop blades Engage parking brake Remove key 2 Carefully stand machine on rear bumper 3 Remove blades See Figure 4 2 FIGURE 4 2 4 Inspect condition of blades See Figure 4 1 5 If a blade is in good condition sharpen cutting edge at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees DO NOT sharpen beyond existing cutting edge Replace blades not in good condition 6 Check blade balance after sharpening Correct blade bal...

Page 18: ...position Install cover refer to note below and tighten screws securely NOTE If the threaded fitting adjustment did not produce proper spring extension leave cover off and proceed to next step FIGURE 4 4 6 If step 5 did not produce the correct spring extension the idler pulley will require repositioning The idler arm has a series of 4 holes See Figure 4 5 The 1 position produces the highest belt te...

Page 19: ...igure 4 6 FIGURE 4 6 4 Make sure blade control lever is OFF Route belt off of jackshaft pulley and idler pulley 5 Place deck in low cut 6 Route belt down off of engine pulley and between belt guides See Figure 4 3 7 Reverse procedure to install new belt 8 Check belt tension and adjust as required Refer to Section ENGINE TO DECK BELT ADJUSTMENT 9 Install cover to seat pedestal Tighten screws secure...

Page 20: ...djustment nut on the threaded brake rod The brake is initially set with 7 16 of thread exposed beyond the nut See Figure 4 9 Verify this setting before attempting any adjustments To tighten the brake stop blade rotation quicker turn the adjustment nut clockwise ONE TURN ONLY IMPORTANT DO NOT over tighten blade brake Tighten one turn and check function of brake If blade stop time remains over 3 sec...

Page 21: ...hreaded deck hanger rod on the side of the deck that was measured to be low 6 Remove hairpin from hanger rod Rotate CLOCKWISE one to two turns 7 Recheck side to side level If 1 8 or less adjustment is complete If still greater than 1 8 adjust hanger rod as needed 8 Reinstall hairpin into hanger rod FIGURE 4 11 4 7 SERVICE BRAKE PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1 Park machine on flat surface Stop engine Stop ...

Page 22: ... with electrical tape or sparking from the battery cables can result FIGURE 4 14 WARNING Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position as show in Figure 4 14 DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on the Machine DO NOT use BOOST chargers on the battery 4 8 2 Battery Installation IMPORTANT Your Hydro Rear Engine Rider is equipped with a specially designed battery th...

Page 23: ... 1 amp for 10 hours 6 If battery will not accept charge or is partially charged after 10 hours of charging at 1 amp replace with new battery 4 8 4 Battery Storage If machine is to be stored out of season it is recommended the battery be removed charged and stored If the machine is stored out of season on its rear bumper the battery must be removed charged and stored 1 Remove battery Refer to Secti...

Page 24: ...tmeter Five Ball Hydrometer 100 Charged w Sulfate Stop 1 280 12 80v Five Balls Floating 100 Charged 1 265 12 60v Four Balls Floating 75 Charged 1 210 12 40v Three Balls Floating 50 Charged 1 160 12 10v Two Balls Floating 25 Charged 1 120 11 90v One Ball Floating 0 Charged Less than 1 100 Less than 11 80v Zero Balls Floating ...

Page 25: ... Starter 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 f...

Page 26: ...cutting height 3 Engine speed too slow 3 Move throttle control to FAST position 4 Forward speed too fast 4 Move ground speed pedal 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 Adjust tension or replace mo...

Page 27: ... Belts Check For Wear Tension Replacement Pages 13 19 20 X X Mower Blades Check For Wear And Damage Pages 13 17 X X Mower Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 16 X X X Lubrication Points Grease or Oil Pages 14 15 X X Blade Brake Stopping Time Check blade stopping for proper operation Pages 10 19 X X Clutch Brake System Check Clutch Brake for proper operation Page 7 11 21 X X Change oil every 25 hou...

Page 28: ...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 34: ...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 COPYRIGHT 2001 SNAPPER INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No 7 2214 REV 3 8 29 01 WARNING ENGINE EXHAUST SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS AND CERTAIN VEHICLE COMPONENTS CONTAIN OR EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA...

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