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Page 1: ...tructions on page 2 the other instructions contained in this manual and the accompanying booklet About Power Mower Safety Lawnmowers and all power equipment can be potentially dangerous if used improperly REMEMBER SAFETY REQUIRES CAREFUL USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMON SENSE SNAPPER POWER EQUIPMENT McDonough Georgia 30253 ADivismnof Fuqualndustrles _ _ I_I Rev 2 4 90 M _NUAL 2 3211 ...

Page 2: ...ncies 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2 Keep people and pets a safe distance from machine Shields deflectors switches blade controls and other safety devices must be in proper position and functional Clear area to be worked of wire rocks and other ob jects that could cause injury if thrown by blade STOP blade stop engine and remove key when leaw ing machine DO NOT operate...

Page 3: ...gh the use of accepted operating practices READ UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW the safety precautions on page 2 of this manual and all safety messages On the tractor and attachments before oper ating the machine ENGINE COMPONENTS NOT SHOWN AIR CLEANER MUFFLER SPARK PLUG FUEL FILTER 12 PSI NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature drawing above Figure 1 shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER LTD Series LAWN TRACTOR I...

Page 4: ...ed to bring pressure to 12 psi in front and 10 psi in rear tires CHECK GUARDS DEFLECTORS COVERS to make sure all are in place and securely tightened CHECK BLADE CONTROL to insure it works freely Blade lever must be moved manually from ON to OFF to stop blade CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screens and cooling fins ...

Page 5: ...arily then move the THROTTLE CONTROL downward out of CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly Set desired speed Best cutting and bagging performance is obtained with engine at or near top speed TO START MOTION L After the engine has been startedand is running smoothly proceedas follows to startforward or rearward motion With CLUTCHIBRAKE pedal depressed shift SPEED SELECTOR to I for forward or R ...

Page 6: ...with the wing nuts before mowing See Figure 9 FIGURE 10 To suit mowing conditions experiment by increasing engine speed and or decreasing driving speed until smoothest cut is obtained without placing engine under heavy strain TO START MOWER BLADE START MOWER BLADE by pulling BLADE CONTROL LEVER UP to ON See Figure 10A DEFLECTOR FIGURE 9 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT The cutting height can be changed to...

Page 7: ...VEN IENT TO REMOVE HOOD FOR EASIER ACCESS WHEN FILLING WITH OIL SEE HOOD REMOVAL PAGE 12 1 Disconnect spark plug wire 2 Fashion an oil drain trough from metal or cardboard as shown in Figure 11 I 7 BEND UP 90 AT CENTER I _ 4 TO 6 INCH_ _ FIGURE 11 i 4 Loosen oil _lrain plug Place trough under plug Place a flat container 2 qt Min Capacity beneath end of oil drain trough NOTE TO ACHIEVE PROPER OIL D...

Page 8: ...mes clogged with sedi ment Make sure the replacement is correctly installed with IN marking toward the tank and OUT toward the engine Check the fuel system components fre quently and replace any parts showing worn spots or cracks See Figure 17 TOWARD ENGINE FIGURE 15 Remove CHECK PLUG on inside of unit shown in Figure 16 to check level of oil Add SNAPPER O grease as needed thru upper fill hole to ...

Page 9: ...t with new disc see Figure 18 Refer to Page 15 for TRACTION LOSS ADJUSTMENT procedure FIGURE 18 WHEEL BRAKE TEST READJUSTMENT t Test the wheel braking action at frequent intervals to insure proper stopping in the event of poss CAUTION I MOWERISNOT I ENDED TO RE 1 Tooo ON ENO J RETURN SPRING NOTE MOWER DECK SHOWN REMOVED FOR CLARITY FIGURE 19 3 After adjusting put the Speed Selecting lever in sixth...

Page 10: ...hen dryl If uneven cutting is noted check the tire pressure first as this is the most common cause If tire pressure is correct and uneven cutting persists move the tractor to a flat level surface such as a garage floor and check the deck level See LEVELING MOWER Page 13 To prolong the life and efficiency of your mower keep the underside of deck clean and free of accumulated grass clippings by wash...

Page 11: ...ERATE THE MOWER WITH BLADE WORN TO THE EXTENT SHOWN IN VIEW C AS THE TIP COULD FLY OFF CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE E WEAR LIMIT CUTTING EDGE WORN DO NOT USE ON MOWERI _ DANGER FIGURE 23 Sharpen blade when the cutting edges become dull if the blade is in otherwise good condition When dull the grass cut ends will be ragged and usually turn brown soon after mowing For best results remo...

Page 12: ...follows 1 With hood in closed position unhook latches at bottom rear of hood 2 Disconnect headlight wire at lower left front of hood 3 With hood level lift straight up to clear pivot pins at front front See Figure 29 4 Remove hood and lay aside until maintenance is completed Reinstall hood in reverse order LIFt STRAIGHT FIGURE 29 ADJUSTING STEERING If steering develops excessive free play then the...

Page 13: ... Figure 31 FRONT LIFT CABLE _ _ 6 Place a 3 high block under the exact center of the rear lip of the deck 7 Pull the pins and remove the chains from the rear lift arms 8 Turn the outside blades perpendicular to the tractor frame 9 Loosen nuts on eccentric bolt and pivot bolt and level the deck side to side by turning the eccentric adjusting bolt The distance from floor to each blade tip should be ...

Page 14: ...VEL IF MEASURE MENTS ARE WITHIN 1 8 FROM SIDE TO SIDE S 4 If required adjust side to side level of mower deck by loosening SHOULDER SCREW on side of lift arm ECCENTRIC BOLT See Figure 31 5 Turn the ECCENTRIC BOLT UP or DOWN to level deck within 1 8 side to side 6 When deck is level tighten SHOULDER SCREW 7 Re attach CHAINS to REAR LIFT ARMS 8 If either CHAIN is slack adjust EYEBOLT until both CHAI...

Page 15: ...D SELECTOR to 6th position NOTE ALTHOUGH IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT WITH THE MOWER DECK ATTACHED IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE DECK BE REMOVED TO MAKE BELT IN STALLATION EASIER SEE REMOVING INSTALL NG MOWER PAGES 11 12 6 Disconnect IDLER SPRING See Figure 33 FIGURE 34 j NOTE IF REMOVING REPLACING DRIVE BELT WITH DECK ATTACHED THEN REMOVE MOWER BELT FROM FRONT DRIVE PULLEY AT ...

Page 16: ...the bolt clockwise about 2 turns Check to see that rubber ring turns freely in the center or NEUTRAU groove turn bolt in more if needed to achievu this then secure bolt by tightening both jamnuts FIGURE 36 10 Remove DRIVE BELT from front pulley 11 Install DRIVE BELT in reverse order of above i CAUTION MAKE SURE THE BELT BEING INSTALLED IS ABOVE REAR LIFT ARM t TURN SCREW CLOCKWISE f NEUTRAL GRGOVE...

Page 17: ...ply to parts that have been damaged by accident alteration abuse improper lubrication normal wear or other cause beyond our control There is no other express warranty Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to two 2 years from purchase date for the original purchaser s residential non commercial use ninety 90 days from purchase for the...

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