Page 1: ...lve E Electric Start Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your REAR ENGINE RIDER read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Page...
Page 2: ...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...
Page 3: ...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...
Page 4: ...Deck 15 Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication 15 Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication 15 Front Wheel Bearing Lubrication 15 Rear Axle Bearing Lubrication 15 Differential Chain Case Lubrication 16 Service Annuall...
Page 5: ...ice requirements is to promote SAFETY through the use of accepted operating practices Read Understand and Follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 3 of this manual and All SAFETY messages o...
Page 6: ...rom ON to OFF to stop blade 2 1 6 Check Reverse Lockout Mechanism With blade pedals depressed shift lever must not go into reverse 2 1 7 Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accum...
Page 7: ...igure 2 4 FIGURE 2 5 BLADE LEVER IN OFF POSITION OPEN FUEL _ VENT _ CAP FIGURE 2 6 RUN OFF START FIGURE 2 4 MOVE ENGINE SPEED TO FAST 3 Press Clutch Brake Pedal all the wa_ down and hold while startin...
Page 8: ...n 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 Clutc...
Page 9: ...E LEVER TO ON BLADE LEVER SHOWN DISENGAGED DEPRESS BLADE PEDALS IL WARNING DO NOT operate blades in reverse STOP BLADES LOOK and SEE behind and down for children pets and hazards before and while back...
Page 10: ...pushing clutch brake pedal all the way DOWN to apply brake See Figure 2 14 Once blade is disengaged it should complete stop in 3 seconds or less If the blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds the bl...
Page 11: ...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...
Page 12: ...ockout Mechanism Override 1 Stop machine Stop blade 2 Depress and hold Override Lever 3 Depress and hold Blade Pedals Release Override Lever 4 Move blade lever forward to ON position IL WARNING LOOK a...
Page 13: ...ont wheels to lower rear of engine 2 Loosen or remove oil fill 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 Figu...
Page 14: ...conds do not Refer to Section operate machine ADJUSTMENT BLADE BRAKE or contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance 3 2 6 SERVICE BRAKE PARK BRAKE 1 Check machine brake for proper function Engage FIGUR...
Page 15: ...el approximately 3 16 above plates DO NOT OVERFILL 4 Reinstall battery Refer to Section BATTERY INSTALLATION 3 3 3 MOWER DECK LEVELNESS Check mower deck for proper level Adjust as required Refer to Se...
Page 16: ...See Figure 3 7 FIGURE 3 7 IMPORTANT Overfilling of the differential with lubricant will cause lubricant to leak onto drive components of the Rear Engine Rider 3 Check fill level plug for damage If si...
Page 17: ...e carefully inspected every two years for wear or damage Replace worn or damaged parts with genuine SNAPPER replacement parts available from an authorized SNAPPER dealer 3 5 1 All bushings and pivot a...
Page 18: ...e automatic Blade Brake should stop the blades within 3 seconds anytime the blades are disengaged by moving blade lever to the OFF position or by releasing the Blade Pedals When the Blade Brake is pro...
Page 19: ...si If tires are properly inflated and mowing is still uneven adjust side to side deck levelness as follows 1 Place Rider on a smooth level surface 2 Turn engine off and remove key remove spark plug wi...
Page 20: ...he same or the rear 118 to 1 4 lower than the front If the rear blade tip is higher or is more than 1 4 lower than the front proceed with adjustment 1 Remove rear hanger chains 2 Turn each hanger pivo...
Page 21: ...ound 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 L...
Page 22: ...2 and no greater than 3 4 See inset Figure 4 9 CHAIN CASE I I 4 4 BRAKE CABLE CASE FIGURE 4 10 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 4 4 1 BLADE WEAR LIMITS 1 Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or...
Page 23: ...ove 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 Figure 4 12 WARNING Blades are extremely sharp an...
Page 24: ...ee Figure 4 14 ENGINE DRIVE PULLEY ENGINE BELT GUIDE REMOVE STATIONARY IDLER REMOVE IDLER FIGURE 4 15 11 Adjust belt guide See Figure 4 16 for proper belt to belt guide clearances 12 Reinstall mower d...
Page 25: ...to terminal cables 4 Observe and note cable positions on battery See Figure 4 18 5 Disconnect cables from battery terminals disconnecting BLACK Negative cable first Retain mounting bolts and nuts INST...
Page 26: ...g the battery to 80 charged state 4 With cell caps removed connect battery charger to battery terminals RED to positive and BLACK to negative terminal IMPORTANT 3 16 above cell plates is the recommend...
Page 27: ...ne Riders Gauge Wheel All 41 42 Deck Rear Engine Riders Single Bag Catcher All 25 Deck Rear Engine Riders Single Bag Catcher All 26 30 Deck Rear Engine Riders Single Bag Catcher All 28 33 Deck Rear En...
Page 28: ...r 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...
Page 29: ...fast 2 3 Grass is wet 3 4 Excessively dull worn or damaged blade s 4 5 Build up of grass clippings and debris under 5 deck 6 Improper blade installed on deck 6 1 Leaking chain case or differential plu...
Page 30: ...nction REFERENCE PAGES Page 6 Page 6 Page 13 Page 15 Engine Manual Engine Manual Engine Manual Page 16 Engine Manual Page 26 Page 25 26 Pages 14 18 23 Pages 13 22 23 EACH USE X X Page 15 X Pages 15 Pa...
Page 31: ...al 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 ca...
Page 32: ...avail able engines and components in their products in order to provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential In prolonging engine life Dirt Is your engine s enemy number 11 The e...
Page 33: ...power loss 3 result in hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 6 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre...
Page 34: ...ides 2 sticking valves t o 3 scuffed scored _ walls 4 overspeedlng 5 loss of power 6 complete failure of engine Dirt can also be introduced Into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated container A...
Page 35: ...Cleaner 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Primer on some engines 6 Safety Inter lock Switches 7 Switch Blade Control 8 8park plug 9 Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Propedy mixed with ga...
Page 36: ...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 BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS AND RELA...
Page 37: ...lve E Electric Start Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your REAR ENGINE RIDER read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Page...
Page 38: ...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...
Page 39: ...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...
Page 40: ...Deck 15 Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication 15 Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication 15 Front Wheel Bearing Lubrication 15 Rear Axle Bearing Lubrication 15 Differential Chain Case Lubrication 16 Service Annuall...
Page 41: ...ice requirements is to promote SAFETY through the use of accepted operating practices Read Understand and Follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 3 of this manual and All SAFETY messages o...
Page 42: ...rom ON to OFF to stop blade 2 1 6 Check Reverse Lockout Mechanism With blade pedals depressed shift lever must not go into reverse 2 1 7 Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accum...
Page 43: ...igure 2 4 FIGURE 2 5 BLADE LEVER IN OFF POSITION OPEN FUEL _ VENT _ CAP FIGURE 2 6 RUN OFF START FIGURE 2 4 MOVE ENGINE SPEED TO FAST 3 Press Clutch Brake Pedal all the wa_ down and hold while startin...
Page 44: ...n 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 Clutc...
Page 45: ...E LEVER TO ON BLADE LEVER SHOWN DISENGAGED DEPRESS BLADE PEDALS IL WARNING DO NOT operate blades in reverse STOP BLADES LOOK and SEE behind and down for children pets and hazards before and while back...
Page 46: ...pushing clutch brake pedal all the way DOWN to apply brake See Figure 2 14 Once blade is disengaged it should complete stop in 3 seconds or less If the blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds the bl...
Page 47: ...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...
Page 48: ...ockout Mechanism Override 1 Stop machine Stop blade 2 Depress and hold Override Lever 3 Depress and hold Blade Pedals Release Override Lever 4 Move blade lever forward to ON position IL WARNING LOOK a...
Page 49: ...ont wheels to lower rear of engine 2 Loosen or remove oil fill 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 Figu...
Page 50: ...conds do not Refer to Section operate machine ADJUSTMENT BLADE BRAKE or contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance 3 2 6 SERVICE BRAKE PARK BRAKE 1 Check machine brake for proper function Engage FIGUR...
Page 51: ...el approximately 3 16 above plates DO NOT OVERFILL 4 Reinstall battery Refer to Section BATTERY INSTALLATION 3 3 3 MOWER DECK LEVELNESS Check mower deck for proper level Adjust as required Refer to Se...
Page 52: ...See Figure 3 7 FIGURE 3 7 IMPORTANT Overfilling of the differential with lubricant will cause lubricant to leak onto drive components of the Rear Engine Rider 3 Check fill level plug for damage If si...
Page 53: ...e carefully inspected every two years for wear or damage Replace worn or damaged parts with genuine SNAPPER replacement parts available from an authorized SNAPPER dealer 3 5 1 All bushings and pivot a...
Page 54: ...e automatic Blade Brake should stop the blades within 3 seconds anytime the blades are disengaged by moving blade lever to the OFF position or by releasing the Blade Pedals When the Blade Brake is pro...
Page 55: ...si If tires are properly inflated and mowing is still uneven adjust side to side deck levelness as follows 1 Place Rider on a smooth level surface 2 Turn engine off and remove key remove spark plug wi...
Page 56: ...he same or the rear 118 to 1 4 lower than the front If the rear blade tip is higher or is more than 1 4 lower than the front proceed with adjustment 1 Remove rear hanger chains 2 Turn each hanger pivo...
Page 57: ...ound 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 L...
Page 58: ...2 and no greater than 3 4 See inset Figure 4 9 CHAIN CASE I I 4 4 BRAKE CABLE CASE FIGURE 4 10 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 4 4 1 BLADE WEAR LIMITS 1 Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or...
Page 59: ...ove 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 Figure 4 12 WARNING Blades are extremely sharp an...
Page 60: ...ee Figure 4 14 ENGINE DRIVE PULLEY ENGINE BELT GUIDE REMOVE STATIONARY IDLER REMOVE IDLER FIGURE 4 15 11 Adjust belt guide See Figure 4 16 for proper belt to belt guide clearances 12 Reinstall mower d...
Page 61: ...to terminal cables 4 Observe and note cable positions on battery See Figure 4 18 5 Disconnect cables from battery terminals disconnecting BLACK Negative cable first Retain mounting bolts and nuts INST...
Page 62: ...g the battery to 80 charged state 4 With cell caps removed connect battery charger to battery terminals RED to positive and BLACK to negative terminal IMPORTANT 3 16 above cell plates is the recommend...
Page 63: ...ne Riders Gauge Wheel All 41 42 Deck Rear Engine Riders Single Bag Catcher All 25 Deck Rear Engine Riders Single Bag Catcher All 26 30 Deck Rear Engine Riders Single Bag Catcher All 28 33 Deck Rear En...
Page 64: ...r 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...
Page 65: ...fast 2 3 Grass is wet 3 4 Excessively dull worn or damaged blade s 4 5 Build up of grass clippings and debris under 5 deck 6 Improper blade installed on deck 6 1 Leaking chain case or differential plu...
Page 66: ...nction REFERENCE PAGES Page 6 Page 6 Page 13 Page 15 Engine Manual Engine Manual Engine Manual Page 16 Engine Manual Page 26 Page 25 26 Pages 14 18 23 Pages 13 22 23 EACH USE X X Page 15 X Pages 15 Pa...
Page 67: ...al 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 ca...
Page 68: ...avail able engines and components in their products in order to provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential In prolonging engine life Dirt Is your engine s enemy number 11 The e...
Page 69: ...power loss 3 result in hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 6 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre...
Page 70: ...ides 2 sticking valves t o 3 scuffed scored _ walls 4 overspeedlng 5 loss of power 6 complete failure of engine Dirt can also be introduced Into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated container A...
Page 71: ...Cleaner 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Primer on some engines 6 Safety Inter lock Switches 7 Switch Blade Control 8 8park plug 9 Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Propedy mixed with ga...
Page 72: ...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 BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS AND RELA...
Page 73: ...lve E Electric Start Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your REAR ENGINE RIDER read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Page...
Page 74: ...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...
Page 75: ...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...
Page 76: ...Deck 15 Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication 15 Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication 15 Front Wheel Bearing Lubrication 15 Rear Axle Bearing Lubrication 15 Differential Chain Case Lubrication 16 Service Annuall...
Page 77: ...ice requirements is to promote SAFETY through the use of accepted operating practices Read Understand and Follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 3 of this manual and All SAFETY messages o...
Page 78: ...rom ON to OFF to stop blade 2 1 6 Check Reverse Lockout Mechanism With blade pedals depressed shift lever must not go into reverse 2 1 7 Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accum...
Page 79: ...igure 2 4 FIGURE 2 5 BLADE LEVER IN OFF POSITION OPEN FUEL _ VENT _ CAP FIGURE 2 6 RUN OFF START FIGURE 2 4 MOVE ENGINE SPEED TO FAST 3 Press Clutch Brake Pedal all the wa_ down and hold while startin...
Page 80: ...n 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 Clutc...
Page 81: ...E LEVER TO ON BLADE LEVER SHOWN DISENGAGED DEPRESS BLADE PEDALS IL WARNING DO NOT operate blades in reverse STOP BLADES LOOK and SEE behind and down for children pets and hazards before and while back...
Page 82: ...pushing clutch brake pedal all the way DOWN to apply brake See Figure 2 14 Once blade is disengaged it should complete stop in 3 seconds or less If the blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds the bl...
Page 83: ...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...
Page 84: ...ockout Mechanism Override 1 Stop machine Stop blade 2 Depress and hold Override Lever 3 Depress and hold Blade Pedals Release Override Lever 4 Move blade lever forward to ON position IL WARNING LOOK a...
Page 85: ...ont wheels to lower rear of engine 2 Loosen or remove oil fill 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 Figu...
Page 86: ...conds do not Refer to Section operate machine ADJUSTMENT BLADE BRAKE or contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance 3 2 6 SERVICE BRAKE PARK BRAKE 1 Check machine brake for proper function Engage FIGUR...
Page 87: ...el approximately 3 16 above plates DO NOT OVERFILL 4 Reinstall battery Refer to Section BATTERY INSTALLATION 3 3 3 MOWER DECK LEVELNESS Check mower deck for proper level Adjust as required Refer to Se...
Page 88: ...See Figure 3 7 FIGURE 3 7 IMPORTANT Overfilling of the differential with lubricant will cause lubricant to leak onto drive components of the Rear Engine Rider 3 Check fill level plug for damage If si...
Page 89: ...e carefully inspected every two years for wear or damage Replace worn or damaged parts with genuine SNAPPER replacement parts available from an authorized SNAPPER dealer 3 5 1 All bushings and pivot a...
Page 90: ...e automatic Blade Brake should stop the blades within 3 seconds anytime the blades are disengaged by moving blade lever to the OFF position or by releasing the Blade Pedals When the Blade Brake is pro...
Page 91: ...si If tires are properly inflated and mowing is still uneven adjust side to side deck levelness as follows 1 Place Rider on a smooth level surface 2 Turn engine off and remove key remove spark plug wi...
Page 92: ...he same or the rear 118 to 1 4 lower than the front If the rear blade tip is higher or is more than 1 4 lower than the front proceed with adjustment 1 Remove rear hanger chains 2 Turn each hanger pivo...
Page 93: ...ound 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 L...
Page 94: ...2 and no greater than 3 4 See inset Figure 4 9 CHAIN CASE I I 4 4 BRAKE CABLE CASE FIGURE 4 10 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 4 4 1 BLADE WEAR LIMITS 1 Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or...
Page 95: ...ove 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 Figure 4 12 WARNING Blades are extremely sharp an...
Page 96: ...ee Figure 4 14 ENGINE DRIVE PULLEY ENGINE BELT GUIDE REMOVE STATIONARY IDLER REMOVE IDLER FIGURE 4 15 11 Adjust belt guide See Figure 4 16 for proper belt to belt guide clearances 12 Reinstall mower d...
Page 97: ...to terminal cables 4 Observe and note cable positions on battery See Figure 4 18 5 Disconnect cables from battery terminals disconnecting BLACK Negative cable first Retain mounting bolts and nuts INST...
Page 98: ...g the battery to 80 charged state 4 With cell caps removed connect battery charger to battery terminals RED to positive and BLACK to negative terminal IMPORTANT 3 16 above cell plates is the recommend...
Page 99: ...ne Riders Gauge Wheel All 41 42 Deck Rear Engine Riders Single Bag Catcher All 25 Deck Rear Engine Riders Single Bag Catcher All 26 30 Deck Rear Engine Riders Single Bag Catcher All 28 33 Deck Rear En...
Page 100: ...r 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...
Page 101: ...fast 2 3 Grass is wet 3 4 Excessively dull worn or damaged blade s 4 5 Build up of grass clippings and debris under 5 deck 6 Improper blade installed on deck 6 1 Leaking chain case or differential plu...
Page 102: ...nction REFERENCE PAGES Page 6 Page 6 Page 13 Page 15 Engine Manual Engine Manual Engine Manual Page 16 Engine Manual Page 26 Page 25 26 Pages 14 18 23 Pages 13 22 23 EACH USE X X Page 15 X Pages 15 Pa...
Page 103: ...al 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 ca...
Page 104: ...avail able engines and components in their products in order to provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential In prolonging engine life Dirt Is your engine s enemy number 11 The e...
Page 105: ...power loss 3 result in hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 6 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre...
Page 106: ...ides 2 sticking valves t o 3 scuffed scored _ walls 4 overspeedlng 5 loss of power 6 complete failure of engine Dirt can also be introduced Into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated container A...
Page 107: ...Cleaner 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Primer on some engines 6 Safety Inter lock Switches 7 Switch Blade Control 8 8park plug 9 Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Propedy mixed with ga...
Page 108: ...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 BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS AND RELA...
Page 109: ...lve E Electric Start Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your REAR ENGINE RIDER read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Page...
Page 110: ...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...
Page 111: ...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...
Page 112: ...Deck 15 Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication 15 Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication 15 Front Wheel Bearing Lubrication 15 Rear Axle Bearing Lubrication 15 Differential Chain Case Lubrication 16 Service Annuall...
Page 113: ...ice requirements is to promote SAFETY through the use of accepted operating practices Read Understand and Follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 3 of this manual and All SAFETY messages o...
Page 114: ...rom ON to OFF to stop blade 2 1 6 Check Reverse Lockout Mechanism With blade pedals depressed shift lever must not go into reverse 2 1 7 Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accum...
Page 115: ...igure 2 4 FIGURE 2 5 BLADE LEVER IN OFF POSITION OPEN FUEL _ VENT _ CAP FIGURE 2 6 RUN OFF START FIGURE 2 4 MOVE ENGINE SPEED TO FAST 3 Press Clutch Brake Pedal all the wa_ down and hold while startin...
Page 116: ...n 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 Clutc...
Page 117: ...E LEVER TO ON BLADE LEVER SHOWN DISENGAGED DEPRESS BLADE PEDALS IL WARNING DO NOT operate blades in reverse STOP BLADES LOOK and SEE behind and down for children pets and hazards before and while back...
Page 118: ...pushing clutch brake pedal all the way DOWN to apply brake See Figure 2 14 Once blade is disengaged it should complete stop in 3 seconds or less If the blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds the bl...
Page 119: ...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...
Page 120: ...ockout Mechanism Override 1 Stop machine Stop blade 2 Depress and hold Override Lever 3 Depress and hold Blade Pedals Release Override Lever 4 Move blade lever forward to ON position IL WARNING LOOK a...
Page 121: ...ont wheels to lower rear of engine 2 Loosen or remove oil fill 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 Figu...
Page 122: ...conds do not Refer to Section operate machine ADJUSTMENT BLADE BRAKE or contact your SNAPPER dealer for assistance 3 2 6 SERVICE BRAKE PARK BRAKE 1 Check machine brake for proper function Engage FIGUR...
Page 123: ...el approximately 3 16 above plates DO NOT OVERFILL 4 Reinstall battery Refer to Section BATTERY INSTALLATION 3 3 3 MOWER DECK LEVELNESS Check mower deck for proper level Adjust as required Refer to Se...
Page 124: ...See Figure 3 7 FIGURE 3 7 IMPORTANT Overfilling of the differential with lubricant will cause lubricant to leak onto drive components of the Rear Engine Rider 3 Check fill level plug for damage If si...
Page 125: ...e carefully inspected every two years for wear or damage Replace worn or damaged parts with genuine SNAPPER replacement parts available from an authorized SNAPPER dealer 3 5 1 All bushings and pivot a...
Page 126: ...e automatic Blade Brake should stop the blades within 3 seconds anytime the blades are disengaged by moving blade lever to the OFF position or by releasing the Blade Pedals When the Blade Brake is pro...
Page 127: ...si If tires are properly inflated and mowing is still uneven adjust side to side deck levelness as follows 1 Place Rider on a smooth level surface 2 Turn engine off and remove key remove spark plug wi...
Page 128: ...he same or the rear 118 to 1 4 lower than the front If the rear blade tip is higher or is more than 1 4 lower than the front proceed with adjustment 1 Remove rear hanger chains 2 Turn each hanger pivo...
Page 129: ...ound 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 L...
Page 130: ...2 and no greater than 3 4 See inset Figure 4 9 CHAIN CASE I I 4 4 BRAKE CABLE CASE FIGURE 4 10 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 4 4 1 BLADE WEAR LIMITS 1 Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or...
Page 131: ...ove 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 Figure 4 12 WARNING Blades are extremely sharp an...
Page 132: ...ee Figure 4 14 ENGINE DRIVE PULLEY ENGINE BELT GUIDE REMOVE STATIONARY IDLER REMOVE IDLER FIGURE 4 15 11 Adjust belt guide See Figure 4 16 for proper belt to belt guide clearances 12 Reinstall mower d...
Page 133: ...to terminal cables 4 Observe and note cable positions on battery See Figure 4 18 5 Disconnect cables from battery terminals disconnecting BLACK Negative cable first Retain mounting bolts and nuts INST...
Page 134: ...g the battery to 80 charged state 4 With cell caps removed connect battery charger to battery terminals RED to positive and BLACK to negative terminal IMPORTANT 3 16 above cell plates is the recommend...
Page 135: ...ne Riders Gauge Wheel All 41 42 Deck Rear Engine Riders Single Bag Catcher All 25 Deck Rear Engine Riders Single Bag Catcher All 26 30 Deck Rear Engine Riders Single Bag Catcher All 28 33 Deck Rear En...
Page 136: ...r 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...
Page 137: ...fast 2 3 Grass is wet 3 4 Excessively dull worn or damaged blade s 4 5 Build up of grass clippings and debris under 5 deck 6 Improper blade installed on deck 6 1 Leaking chain case or differential plu...
Page 138: ...nction REFERENCE PAGES Page 6 Page 6 Page 13 Page 15 Engine Manual Engine Manual Engine Manual Page 16 Engine Manual Page 26 Page 25 26 Pages 14 18 23 Pages 13 22 23 EACH USE X X Page 15 X Pages 15 Pa...
Page 139: ...al 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 ca...
Page 140: ...avail able engines and components in their products in order to provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential In prolonging engine life Dirt Is your engine s enemy number 11 The e...
Page 141: ...power loss 3 result in hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 6 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre...
Page 142: ...ides 2 sticking valves t o 3 scuffed scored _ walls 4 overspeedlng 5 loss of power 6 complete failure of engine Dirt can also be introduced Into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated container A...
Page 143: ...Cleaner 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Primer on some engines 6 Safety Inter lock Switches 7 Switch Blade Control 8 8park plug 9 Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Propedy mixed with ga...
Page 144: ...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 BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS AND RELA...
