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Section 1 – FAMILIARIZATION – DECALS / SYMBOLS

BLADE ENGAGED
POSITION

“ON”

BLADE DISENGAGED POSITION

“OFF”

OFF

START
ENGINE

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL SYMBOLS

GUARD WARNING 29784

DO NOT operate without entire Grass

Catcher or Guard in place

SERIAL NUMBER

EUROPEAN NOISE

CONTROL 23009

EUROPEAN

COMMUNITY

29776

WARNING

ROTATING BLADE

22841

PATENT NUMBERS

2-9470

BLADE LEVER

POSITION

SYMBOLS

KEY SWITCH

POSITION

SYMBOLS

RABBIT
“FAST”

TURTLE
“SLOW”

CHOKE
POSITION

ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL

FUEL CAUTION

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Summary of Contents for EM250821BE, EM281021BE

Page 1: ...08 8 0 HP Engine 10 10 0 HP Engine 21 Series Designation B Briggs Engine E Electric Start Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your machine read this manual carefully and pay parti...

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 o...

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: ...rvice Every 25 Operating Hours 17 19 Battery Fluid Level 17 Mower Deck Levelness 17 Clean Mower Deck 17 Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication 17 Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication 17 Front Wheel Bearing Lubrica...

Page 5: ...LATURE The nomenclature 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...

Page 6: ...MBOLS GUARD WARNING 29784 DO NOT operate without entire Grass Catcher or Guard in place SERIAL NUMBER EUROPEAN NOISE CONTROL 23009 EUROPEAN COMMUNITY 29776 WARNING ROTATING BLADE 22841 PATENT NUMBERS...

Page 7: ...TOR CAUTION DECAL 29839 BATTERY CAUTION DECAL 29947 BATTERY STORAGE DECAL 29948 SAFETY INSTRUCTION DECAL 35974 HEIGHT OF CUT DECAL 46218 TRACTION CLUTCH PARK BRAKE LOWEST HEIGHT OF CUT HIGHEST HEIGHT...

Page 8: ...dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times 2 1 6 Check Reverse Lockout Mechanism With blade pedals depressed shift lever must not go into reverse 2 1 7 Add fu...

Page 9: ...down and 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 Figur...

Page 10: ...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 move Parking Bra...

Page 11: ...e running adjust engine speed control to FAST position 2 Depress clutch brake pedal See Figure 2 11 3 Place transmission shift lever in the notch for 1 st speed See Figure 2 12 4 Release clutch brake...

Page 12: ...hould 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 o...

Page 13: ...e park brake by pushing down on the clutch brake pedal parking brake latch will move to the OFF position unassisted See Figure 2 17 FIGURE 2 17 2 5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 Adjust cutting height as...

Page 14: ...ate your mower near roadways or use attachments that require quicker shifting to reverse there is an override lever provided This lever can be pushed and held before starting the blade and will allow...

Page 15: ...1 Place bricks or wooden blocks under the front 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...

Page 16: ...to Section BLADE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT WARNING The following procedure requires the engine and blades to be operated Exercise extreme caution Clear area of loose parts tools first Only operate blades...

Page 17: ...fluid to proper level 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 r...

Page 18: ...with a pre lubricated sealed bearing and require no additional lubrication 2 The right rear axle bearing is lubricated by the differential lubricant and requires no grease FIGURE 3 7 3 3 9 DIFFERENTIA...

Page 19: ...1 Perform all maintenance as specified in MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Section of this manual 3 4 2 ENGINE Perform all maintenance as specified in Engine Owner s Manual 3 4 3 FUEL FILTER Service fuel filter a...

Page 20: ...all grass clippings and debris 3 6 2 Perform maintenance and lubrication as required 3 6 3 Drain fuel from fuel tank 3 6 4 Start engine and allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel This allows t...

Page 21: ...CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 2 Move blade lever up and over to the ON position 3 Place deck cutting height in the 3rd position Measure the belt spacing at idler pulley The distance should measure 1 1 4 but...

Page 22: ...ension is less than 1 8 rotate nut counter clockwise to decrease brake tension See Figure 4 4 4 Reinstall spindle cover WARNING DO NOT operate machine until blade brake is adjusted and functioning pro...

Page 23: ...ENT Front to Rear Levelness 25 28 Decks With the Rear Engine Rider on a smooth level surface rotate blade until blade tips are at front and rear of deck Measure the distance from blade tips to floor T...

Page 24: ...If 3 4 or less proceed to next step 3 Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper 4 Depress clutch brake pedal all the way down Move and hold the park brake lever in the ON position and release...

Page 25: ...injuries Wear heavy gloves when working on or handling blades DO NOT use blades that show signs of wear or damage 4 4 2 BLADE SHARPENING 1 Follow WARNING statement found on this page 2 Check fuel leve...

Page 26: ...ceed to next step 3 Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper 4 Route new belt through engine belt guide up to engine pulley See Figure 4 14 FIGURE 4 14 5 Move transmission shift lever to the n...

Page 27: ...s from battery terminals disconnecting BLACK Negative cable first Retain mounting bolts and nuts FIGURE 4 17 WARNING Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the proper position as show in Fig...

Page 28: ...o battery terminals RED 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 D...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...oken 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 A...

Page 31: ...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...

Page 32: ...X Battery Charge Battery Page 27 28 X Tires Check Pressures Page 8 X Drive Belts Check For Wear And Tension Pages 16 21 26 X X Mower Blades Check For Wear And Damage Pages 25 X Mower Deck Clean Debris...

Page 33: ...r Lift Compatible 1 9518 25 Cutter Blade Mulching 1 6967 25 Cutter Blade Ninja Quad Edge 2 9143 28 Cutter Blade Standard Not Air Lift Compatible 3 5635 28 Cutter Blade Standard Air Lift Compatible 1 9...

Page 34: ...ginal 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...

Page 35: ..._____________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________...

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Page 37: ...f 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 2000 S...

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