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Page 1: ...ting Width Mower F Series Designation B Briggs Stratton Engine V Over Head Valve Type Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating the Lawn Tractor read and follow the IMPORTANT SAFE...

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: ...ight 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 y...

Page 4: ...15 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 16 30 Engine Adjustments Repair 16 Mower Deck Component Adjustments 16 Blade Brake Adjustment 16 33 Deck Blade Brake Adjustment 16 38 Deck Blade Brake Adjustment 16 Bl...

Page 5: ...the SNAPPER Lawn Tractor It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the components and their operation BEFORE OPERATING Specific details involving the engin...

Page 6: ...ed manually from ON to OFF to stop blade 2 1 5 Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck engine and tractor of any accumulation of dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screens and cooling fins clea...

Page 7: ...hold until engine starts then release key See Figure 2 6 NOTE DO NOT crank engine for more than five seconds at a time This will help prevent the starter from overheating and or running down the batte...

Page 8: ...ngine by turning key to the OFF position See Figure 2 9 I FORWARD SPEEDS FIGURE 2 9 2 4 2 STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal to stop wheel drive See Figure 2 10 2 3 3 STARTING MOW...

Page 9: ...rate mower until blade brake is properly adjusted 2 4 4 SETTING PARK BRAKE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal 2 Move park brake lever up into slot See Figure 2 12 PUSH PEDAL ALL PARK BRAKE LEVER 2 4 5...

Page 10: ...way out to disengage the hydro transmission See Figure 2 15 PUSH ROLL RELEASE IN TO ENGAGE HYDRO TRANSMISSION ROLL RELEASE CONTROL FIGURE 2 15 3 Move tractor to desired location 4 Push roll release c...

Page 11: ...ER CLOCKWISE AND PULL OUT TO OPEN PUSH IN AND ROTATE CLOCKWISE TO CLOSE FASTEX TM OIL DRAIN 3 2 1 CHANGE ENGINE OIL These model tractors are equipped FastexTM oil drains 1 Rotate drain body counterclo...

Page 12: ...engine owner s manual for cleaning instructions AIR CLEANER ENGINE AIR PRE CLEANER FIGURE 3 5 3 Remove and replace engine air cleaner See Figure 3 5 Refer to engine owner s manual for service instruc...

Page 13: ...e fitting faces forward and the left hand spindle fitting faces to the rear 3 Clutch Brake Pivot The clutch brake pivot is located on the left hand underside of the tractor and is lubricated with one...

Page 14: ...SERVICE ANNUALLY Perform all maintenance as described in Section SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS Also see service schedule 3 4 1 ENGINE 1 Service engine according to engine owner s manual 3 4 2 FUEL...

Page 15: ...3 14 4 Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline Refer to engine owner s manual for fuel specifications 3 4 3 SPARK PLUG Remove and replace engine spark plug Refer to engine owner s manual for correct repla...

Page 16: ...ly adjusted will stop blade rotation in 5 seconds or less when the blade engagement lever is moved to the OFF position 33 DECK BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1 Blade brake adjustment is made by turning the ad...

Page 17: ...h blade engagement lever in the ON and OFF positions See Figure 4 3 Continue adjustment until tension is correct IMPORTANT Blade brake function must be verified after performing blade belt adjustment...

Page 18: ...STOP engine Set brake Remove key Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug Engine and components can be extremely hot Avoid burns by allowing engine and components su...

Page 19: ...ir lowest setting and proper level cannot be obtained adjust the front lift rod as follows 1 Move deck lift lever to 5 position 2 Place a 2 x 4 wooden block on edge under front center of deck 3 Place...

Page 20: ...e rear hanger plates See Figure 4 14 7 Put the lift lever in the 3rd position from low cut 8 Measure the distance from each blade tip to the floor The measurements should be within 1 8 of each other F...

Page 21: ...the front of the deck using the swivel on the front lift rod Turning the swivel clockwise will raise the front of the deck Turning the swivel counterclockwise will lower the front of the deck NOTE Th...

Page 22: ...el tank See Figure 4 19 SPEED LEVER ROTATE TO LESSEN PLAY _ MOUNTING NUT FIGURE 4 20 4 Loosen mounting nuts 5 Move the speed control ever unti it is in direct relation to the neutral N position on qua...

Page 23: ...OTE Should less tension be required move stationary idler towards right side of tractor See Figure 4 22 6 Secure stationary idler with mounting bolt 7 Place spark plug wire onto spark plug Set park br...

Page 24: ...W BLADE LIMIT CRACKS OR NOTCHES BEGIN TO APPEAR DANGEROUS CONDITION DO NOT USE ON MOWER 4 4 3 STANDARD BLADE SHARPENING Blades should be kept sharp at all times When the blades are dull cut grass will...

Page 25: ...ers See Figure 4 27 NUT BLADE MOUNTING BOLTS FIGURE 4 27 6 Install new blade onto blade mounting bar 7 Torque 30 to 40 ft Ibs 4 4 6 38 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 1 Move tractor to a firm level surface 2...

Page 26: ...disconnect spring from tension idler 12 Pull deck from under tractor from R H side 6 Hold front of deck UP and slide the front deck hanger rod to the right and out then lower the front of deck to the...

Page 27: ...e 4 Remove mounting nuts that secure the traction drive belt idler tension pulley and stationary idler pulleys See Figure 4 34 STATIONARY IDLER PULLEYS _ TRANSMISSION PULLEY TENSION L ENGINE IDLER PUL...

Page 28: ...elt idler pulley and spindle pulley cover See Figure 4 38 REMOVE SPINDLE PULLEY COVER FIGURE 4 38 5 Remove old belt 6 Replace with new belt in reverse order 7 Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necessa...

Page 29: ...or skin contact with electrolyte acid Battery acid is corrosive Rinse empty acid containers with water and mutilate before discarding If acid is spilled on battery bench or clothing etc Flush with cle...

Page 30: ...ith 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 recommended level However do not try to measur...

Page 31: ...6 1916 6 1916 Lawn Roller 6 1915 6 1915 42 Snow Blade 6 1352 6 1352 44 Dozer Blade Spring Trip 6 1881 6 1881 Dozer Blade Support Kit 6 1370 6 1370 40 Snow Thrower 6 1880 6 1880 Debris Blower 6 1883 6...

Page 32: ...e Series D Lawn Tractors Use this when locating various electrical components TO BATTERY NEGATIVE TO BATTERY SOLENOID POSITIVE UNDER SEAT i TERMINI_ HEADLIGHT SWITCH BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER SWITCH 20 A...

Page 33: ...PTO SWITCH I INo_ I I INOj Eel I _ 1 I I L_I Z II S_T o o IT_I I _11 _ c o o j sTAmz _ _ _ I I ym LOWI _ ALTERNATOR ULAGK I I uI I rJ _ I FUSE _ K NI rlON I soL _o o t _ _ v _ swrrc I _ LA _ _ I I _U...

Page 34: ...Move engine speed control to FAST position 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill with fuel to proper level 4 Engine air pre cleaner and or air cleaner 4 Clean free of all debris dirty 5 Spark plug defective or gap...

Page 35: ...oo fast 4 Move speed control to a slower speed 5 Deck side to side level requires adjustment 5 Adjust side to side level 6 Deck front to rear level requires adjustment 6 Adjust front to rear level 7 C...

Page 36: ...ris Accumulation Clean Outside and Underside Grease or Oil Check Oil Level REFERENCE PAGES Page 6 Page 11 Page 12 Engine Manual EACH 5 25 USE HOURS HOURS X X X Engine Manual Engine Manual 15 Page 14 1...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...ngines and components m in their products in order to 4_ provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential In prolonging engine life Dirt Is your engine s enemy number 11 J The engine...

Page 39: ...loss 3 result in hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 8 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre matur...

Page 40: ...guides 2 sticking valves o 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...

Page 41: ...er 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Pdmer on some engines 6 Safety Inter lock Switches 7 Switch Blade Control 8 Spark plug g Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with gas 2 c...

Page 42: ...SERVICE NOTES 42...

Page 43: ...SERVICE NOTES 43...

Page 44: ...nings 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 c...

Page 45: ...ting Width Mower F Series Designation B Briggs Stratton Engine V Over Head Valve Type Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating the Lawn Tractor read and follow the IMPORTANT SAFE...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...ight 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 y...

Page 48: ...15 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 16 30 Engine Adjustments Repair 16 Mower Deck Component Adjustments 16 Blade Brake Adjustment 16 33 Deck Blade Brake Adjustment 16 38 Deck Blade Brake Adjustment 16 Bl...

Page 49: ...the SNAPPER Lawn Tractor It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the components and their operation BEFORE OPERATING Specific details involving the engin...

Page 50: ...ed manually from ON to OFF to stop blade 2 1 5 Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck engine and tractor of any accumulation of dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screens and cooling fins clea...

Page 51: ...hold until engine starts then release key See Figure 2 6 NOTE DO NOT crank engine for more than five seconds at a time This will help prevent the starter from overheating and or running down the batte...

Page 52: ...ngine by turning key to the OFF position See Figure 2 9 I FORWARD SPEEDS FIGURE 2 9 2 4 2 STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal to stop wheel drive See Figure 2 10 2 3 3 STARTING MOW...

Page 53: ...rate mower until blade brake is properly adjusted 2 4 4 SETTING PARK BRAKE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal 2 Move park brake lever up into slot See Figure 2 12 PUSH PEDAL ALL PARK BRAKE LEVER 2 4 5...

Page 54: ...way out to disengage the hydro transmission See Figure 2 15 PUSH ROLL RELEASE IN TO ENGAGE HYDRO TRANSMISSION ROLL RELEASE CONTROL FIGURE 2 15 3 Move tractor to desired location 4 Push roll release c...

Page 55: ...ER CLOCKWISE AND PULL OUT TO OPEN PUSH IN AND ROTATE CLOCKWISE TO CLOSE FASTEX TM OIL DRAIN 3 2 1 CHANGE ENGINE OIL These model tractors are equipped FastexTM oil drains 1 Rotate drain body counterclo...

Page 56: ...engine owner s manual for cleaning instructions AIR CLEANER ENGINE AIR PRE CLEANER FIGURE 3 5 3 Remove and replace engine air cleaner See Figure 3 5 Refer to engine owner s manual for service instruc...

Page 57: ...e fitting faces forward and the left hand spindle fitting faces to the rear 3 Clutch Brake Pivot The clutch brake pivot is located on the left hand underside of the tractor and is lubricated with one...

Page 58: ...SERVICE ANNUALLY Perform all maintenance as described in Section SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS Also see service schedule 3 4 1 ENGINE 1 Service engine according to engine owner s manual 3 4 2 FUEL...

Page 59: ...3 14 4 Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline Refer to engine owner s manual for fuel specifications 3 4 3 SPARK PLUG Remove and replace engine spark plug Refer to engine owner s manual for correct repla...

Page 60: ...ly adjusted will stop blade rotation in 5 seconds or less when the blade engagement lever is moved to the OFF position 33 DECK BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1 Blade brake adjustment is made by turning the ad...

Page 61: ...h blade engagement lever in the ON and OFF positions See Figure 4 3 Continue adjustment until tension is correct IMPORTANT Blade brake function must be verified after performing blade belt adjustment...

Page 62: ...STOP engine Set brake Remove key Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug Engine and components can be extremely hot Avoid burns by allowing engine and components su...

Page 63: ...ir lowest setting and proper level cannot be obtained adjust the front lift rod as follows 1 Move deck lift lever to 5 position 2 Place a 2 x 4 wooden block on edge under front center of deck 3 Place...

Page 64: ...e rear hanger plates See Figure 4 14 7 Put the lift lever in the 3rd position from low cut 8 Measure the distance from each blade tip to the floor The measurements should be within 1 8 of each other F...

Page 65: ...the front of the deck using the swivel on the front lift rod Turning the swivel clockwise will raise the front of the deck Turning the swivel counterclockwise will lower the front of the deck NOTE Th...

Page 66: ...el tank See Figure 4 19 SPEED LEVER ROTATE TO LESSEN PLAY _ MOUNTING NUT FIGURE 4 20 4 Loosen mounting nuts 5 Move the speed control ever unti it is in direct relation to the neutral N position on qua...

Page 67: ...OTE Should less tension be required move stationary idler towards right side of tractor See Figure 4 22 6 Secure stationary idler with mounting bolt 7 Place spark plug wire onto spark plug Set park br...

Page 68: ...W BLADE LIMIT CRACKS OR NOTCHES BEGIN TO APPEAR DANGEROUS CONDITION DO NOT USE ON MOWER 4 4 3 STANDARD BLADE SHARPENING Blades should be kept sharp at all times When the blades are dull cut grass will...

Page 69: ...ers See Figure 4 27 NUT BLADE MOUNTING BOLTS FIGURE 4 27 6 Install new blade onto blade mounting bar 7 Torque 30 to 40 ft Ibs 4 4 6 38 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 1 Move tractor to a firm level surface 2...

Page 70: ...disconnect spring from tension idler 12 Pull deck from under tractor from R H side 6 Hold front of deck UP and slide the front deck hanger rod to the right and out then lower the front of deck to the...

Page 71: ...e 4 Remove mounting nuts that secure the traction drive belt idler tension pulley and stationary idler pulleys See Figure 4 34 STATIONARY IDLER PULLEYS _ TRANSMISSION PULLEY TENSION L ENGINE IDLER PUL...

Page 72: ...elt idler pulley and spindle pulley cover See Figure 4 38 REMOVE SPINDLE PULLEY COVER FIGURE 4 38 5 Remove old belt 6 Replace with new belt in reverse order 7 Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necessa...

Page 73: ...or skin contact with electrolyte acid Battery acid is corrosive Rinse empty acid containers with water and mutilate before discarding If acid is spilled on battery bench or clothing etc Flush with cle...

Page 74: ...ith 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 recommended level However do not try to measur...

Page 75: ...6 1916 6 1916 Lawn Roller 6 1915 6 1915 42 Snow Blade 6 1352 6 1352 44 Dozer Blade Spring Trip 6 1881 6 1881 Dozer Blade Support Kit 6 1370 6 1370 40 Snow Thrower 6 1880 6 1880 Debris Blower 6 1883 6...

Page 76: ...e Series D Lawn Tractors Use this when locating various electrical components TO BATTERY NEGATIVE TO BATTERY SOLENOID POSITIVE UNDER SEAT i TERMINI_ HEADLIGHT SWITCH BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER SWITCH 20 A...

Page 77: ...PTO SWITCH I INo_ I I INOj Eel I _ 1 I I L_I Z II S_T o o IT_I I _11 _ c o o j sTAmz _ _ _ I I ym LOWI _ ALTERNATOR ULAGK I I uI I rJ _ I FUSE _ K NI rlON I soL _o o t _ _ v _ swrrc I _ LA _ _ I I _U...

Page 78: ...Move engine speed control to FAST position 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill with fuel to proper level 4 Engine air pre cleaner and or air cleaner 4 Clean free of all debris dirty 5 Spark plug defective or gap...

Page 79: ...oo fast 4 Move speed control to a slower speed 5 Deck side to side level requires adjustment 5 Adjust side to side level 6 Deck front to rear level requires adjustment 6 Adjust front to rear level 7 C...

Page 80: ...ris Accumulation Clean Outside and Underside Grease or Oil Check Oil Level REFERENCE PAGES Page 6 Page 11 Page 12 Engine Manual EACH 5 25 USE HOURS HOURS X X X Engine Manual Engine Manual 15 Page 14 1...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...ngines and components m in their products in order to 4_ provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential In prolonging engine life Dirt Is your engine s enemy number 11 J The engine...

Page 83: ...loss 3 result in hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 8 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre matur...

Page 84: ...guides 2 sticking valves o 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...

Page 85: ...er 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Pdmer on some engines 6 Safety Inter lock Switches 7 Switch Blade Control 8 Spark plug g Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with gas 2 c...

Page 86: ...SERVICE NOTES 42...

Page 87: ...SERVICE NOTES 43...

Page 88: ...nings 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 c...

Page 89: ...ting Width Mower F Series Designation B Briggs Stratton Engine V Over Head Valve Type Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating the Lawn Tractor read and follow the IMPORTANT SAFE...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...ight 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 y...

Page 92: ...15 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 16 30 Engine Adjustments Repair 16 Mower Deck Component Adjustments 16 Blade Brake Adjustment 16 33 Deck Blade Brake Adjustment 16 38 Deck Blade Brake Adjustment 16 Bl...

Page 93: ...the SNAPPER Lawn Tractor It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the components and their operation BEFORE OPERATING Specific details involving the engin...

Page 94: ...ed manually from ON to OFF to stop blade 2 1 5 Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck engine and tractor of any accumulation of dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screens and cooling fins clea...

Page 95: ...hold until engine starts then release key See Figure 2 6 NOTE DO NOT crank engine for more than five seconds at a time This will help prevent the starter from overheating and or running down the batte...

Page 96: ...ngine by turning key to the OFF position See Figure 2 9 I FORWARD SPEEDS FIGURE 2 9 2 4 2 STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal to stop wheel drive See Figure 2 10 2 3 3 STARTING MOW...

Page 97: ...rate mower until blade brake is properly adjusted 2 4 4 SETTING PARK BRAKE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal 2 Move park brake lever up into slot See Figure 2 12 PUSH PEDAL ALL PARK BRAKE LEVER 2 4 5...

Page 98: ...way out to disengage the hydro transmission See Figure 2 15 PUSH ROLL RELEASE IN TO ENGAGE HYDRO TRANSMISSION ROLL RELEASE CONTROL FIGURE 2 15 3 Move tractor to desired location 4 Push roll release c...

Page 99: ...ER CLOCKWISE AND PULL OUT TO OPEN PUSH IN AND ROTATE CLOCKWISE TO CLOSE FASTEX TM OIL DRAIN 3 2 1 CHANGE ENGINE OIL These model tractors are equipped FastexTM oil drains 1 Rotate drain body counterclo...

Page 100: ...engine owner s manual for cleaning instructions AIR CLEANER ENGINE AIR PRE CLEANER FIGURE 3 5 3 Remove and replace engine air cleaner See Figure 3 5 Refer to engine owner s manual for service instruc...

Page 101: ...e fitting faces forward and the left hand spindle fitting faces to the rear 3 Clutch Brake Pivot The clutch brake pivot is located on the left hand underside of the tractor and is lubricated with one...

Page 102: ...SERVICE ANNUALLY Perform all maintenance as described in Section SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS Also see service schedule 3 4 1 ENGINE 1 Service engine according to engine owner s manual 3 4 2 FUEL...

Page 103: ...3 14 4 Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline Refer to engine owner s manual for fuel specifications 3 4 3 SPARK PLUG Remove and replace engine spark plug Refer to engine owner s manual for correct repla...

Page 104: ...ly adjusted will stop blade rotation in 5 seconds or less when the blade engagement lever is moved to the OFF position 33 DECK BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1 Blade brake adjustment is made by turning the ad...

Page 105: ...h blade engagement lever in the ON and OFF positions See Figure 4 3 Continue adjustment until tension is correct IMPORTANT Blade brake function must be verified after performing blade belt adjustment...

Page 106: ...STOP engine Set brake Remove key Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug Engine and components can be extremely hot Avoid burns by allowing engine and components su...

Page 107: ...ir lowest setting and proper level cannot be obtained adjust the front lift rod as follows 1 Move deck lift lever to 5 position 2 Place a 2 x 4 wooden block on edge under front center of deck 3 Place...

Page 108: ...e rear hanger plates See Figure 4 14 7 Put the lift lever in the 3rd position from low cut 8 Measure the distance from each blade tip to the floor The measurements should be within 1 8 of each other F...

Page 109: ...the front of the deck using the swivel on the front lift rod Turning the swivel clockwise will raise the front of the deck Turning the swivel counterclockwise will lower the front of the deck NOTE Th...

Page 110: ...el tank See Figure 4 19 SPEED LEVER ROTATE TO LESSEN PLAY _ MOUNTING NUT FIGURE 4 20 4 Loosen mounting nuts 5 Move the speed control ever unti it is in direct relation to the neutral N position on qua...

Page 111: ...OTE Should less tension be required move stationary idler towards right side of tractor See Figure 4 22 6 Secure stationary idler with mounting bolt 7 Place spark plug wire onto spark plug Set park br...

Page 112: ...W BLADE LIMIT CRACKS OR NOTCHES BEGIN TO APPEAR DANGEROUS CONDITION DO NOT USE ON MOWER 4 4 3 STANDARD BLADE SHARPENING Blades should be kept sharp at all times When the blades are dull cut grass will...

Page 113: ...ers See Figure 4 27 NUT BLADE MOUNTING BOLTS FIGURE 4 27 6 Install new blade onto blade mounting bar 7 Torque 30 to 40 ft Ibs 4 4 6 38 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 1 Move tractor to a firm level surface 2...

Page 114: ...disconnect spring from tension idler 12 Pull deck from under tractor from R H side 6 Hold front of deck UP and slide the front deck hanger rod to the right and out then lower the front of deck to the...

Page 115: ...e 4 Remove mounting nuts that secure the traction drive belt idler tension pulley and stationary idler pulleys See Figure 4 34 STATIONARY IDLER PULLEYS _ TRANSMISSION PULLEY TENSION L ENGINE IDLER PUL...

Page 116: ...elt idler pulley and spindle pulley cover See Figure 4 38 REMOVE SPINDLE PULLEY COVER FIGURE 4 38 5 Remove old belt 6 Replace with new belt in reverse order 7 Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necessa...

Page 117: ...or skin contact with electrolyte acid Battery acid is corrosive Rinse empty acid containers with water and mutilate before discarding If acid is spilled on battery bench or clothing etc Flush with cle...

Page 118: ...ith 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 recommended level However do not try to measur...

Page 119: ...6 1916 6 1916 Lawn Roller 6 1915 6 1915 42 Snow Blade 6 1352 6 1352 44 Dozer Blade Spring Trip 6 1881 6 1881 Dozer Blade Support Kit 6 1370 6 1370 40 Snow Thrower 6 1880 6 1880 Debris Blower 6 1883 6...

Page 120: ...e Series D Lawn Tractors Use this when locating various electrical components TO BATTERY NEGATIVE TO BATTERY SOLENOID POSITIVE UNDER SEAT i TERMINI_ HEADLIGHT SWITCH BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER SWITCH 20 A...

Page 121: ...PTO SWITCH I INo_ I I INOj Eel I _ 1 I I L_I Z II S_T o o IT_I I _11 _ c o o j sTAmz _ _ _ I I ym LOWI _ ALTERNATOR ULAGK I I uI I rJ _ I FUSE _ K NI rlON I soL _o o t _ _ v _ swrrc I _ LA _ _ I I _U...

Page 122: ...Move engine speed control to FAST position 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill with fuel to proper level 4 Engine air pre cleaner and or air cleaner 4 Clean free of all debris dirty 5 Spark plug defective or gap...

Page 123: ...oo fast 4 Move speed control to a slower speed 5 Deck side to side level requires adjustment 5 Adjust side to side level 6 Deck front to rear level requires adjustment 6 Adjust front to rear level 7 C...

Page 124: ...ris Accumulation Clean Outside and Underside Grease or Oil Check Oil Level REFERENCE PAGES Page 6 Page 11 Page 12 Engine Manual EACH 5 25 USE HOURS HOURS X X X Engine Manual Engine Manual 15 Page 14 1...

Page 125: ...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 126: ...ngines and components m in their products in order to 4_ provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential In prolonging engine life Dirt Is your engine s enemy number 11 J The engine...

Page 127: ...loss 3 result in hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 8 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre matur...

Page 128: ...guides 2 sticking valves o 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...

Page 129: ...er 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Pdmer on some engines 6 Safety Inter lock Switches 7 Switch Blade Control 8 Spark plug g Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with gas 2 c...

Page 130: ...SERVICE NOTES 42...

Page 131: ...SERVICE NOTES 43...

Page 132: ...nings 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 c...

Page 133: ...ting Width Mower F Series Designation B Briggs Stratton Engine V Over Head Valve Type Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating the Lawn Tractor read and follow the IMPORTANT SAFE...

Page 134: ...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 135: ...ight 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 y...

Page 136: ...15 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 16 30 Engine Adjustments Repair 16 Mower Deck Component Adjustments 16 Blade Brake Adjustment 16 33 Deck Blade Brake Adjustment 16 38 Deck Blade Brake Adjustment 16 Bl...

Page 137: ...the SNAPPER Lawn Tractor It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the components and their operation BEFORE OPERATING Specific details involving the engin...

Page 138: ...ed manually from ON to OFF to stop blade 2 1 5 Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck engine and tractor of any accumulation of dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screens and cooling fins clea...

Page 139: ...hold until engine starts then release key See Figure 2 6 NOTE DO NOT crank engine for more than five seconds at a time This will help prevent the starter from overheating and or running down the batte...

Page 140: ...ngine by turning key to the OFF position See Figure 2 9 I FORWARD SPEEDS FIGURE 2 9 2 4 2 STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal to stop wheel drive See Figure 2 10 2 3 3 STARTING MOW...

Page 141: ...rate mower until blade brake is properly adjusted 2 4 4 SETTING PARK BRAKE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal 2 Move park brake lever up into slot See Figure 2 12 PUSH PEDAL ALL PARK BRAKE LEVER 2 4 5...

Page 142: ...way out to disengage the hydro transmission See Figure 2 15 PUSH ROLL RELEASE IN TO ENGAGE HYDRO TRANSMISSION ROLL RELEASE CONTROL FIGURE 2 15 3 Move tractor to desired location 4 Push roll release c...

Page 143: ...ER CLOCKWISE AND PULL OUT TO OPEN PUSH IN AND ROTATE CLOCKWISE TO CLOSE FASTEX TM OIL DRAIN 3 2 1 CHANGE ENGINE OIL These model tractors are equipped FastexTM oil drains 1 Rotate drain body counterclo...

Page 144: ...engine owner s manual for cleaning instructions AIR CLEANER ENGINE AIR PRE CLEANER FIGURE 3 5 3 Remove and replace engine air cleaner See Figure 3 5 Refer to engine owner s manual for service instruc...

Page 145: ...e fitting faces forward and the left hand spindle fitting faces to the rear 3 Clutch Brake Pivot The clutch brake pivot is located on the left hand underside of the tractor and is lubricated with one...

Page 146: ...SERVICE ANNUALLY Perform all maintenance as described in Section SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS Also see service schedule 3 4 1 ENGINE 1 Service engine according to engine owner s manual 3 4 2 FUEL...

Page 147: ...3 14 4 Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline Refer to engine owner s manual for fuel specifications 3 4 3 SPARK PLUG Remove and replace engine spark plug Refer to engine owner s manual for correct repla...

Page 148: ...ly adjusted will stop blade rotation in 5 seconds or less when the blade engagement lever is moved to the OFF position 33 DECK BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1 Blade brake adjustment is made by turning the ad...

Page 149: ...h blade engagement lever in the ON and OFF positions See Figure 4 3 Continue adjustment until tension is correct IMPORTANT Blade brake function must be verified after performing blade belt adjustment...

Page 150: ...STOP engine Set brake Remove key Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug Engine and components can be extremely hot Avoid burns by allowing engine and components su...

Page 151: ...ir lowest setting and proper level cannot be obtained adjust the front lift rod as follows 1 Move deck lift lever to 5 position 2 Place a 2 x 4 wooden block on edge under front center of deck 3 Place...

Page 152: ...e rear hanger plates See Figure 4 14 7 Put the lift lever in the 3rd position from low cut 8 Measure the distance from each blade tip to the floor The measurements should be within 1 8 of each other F...

Page 153: ...the front of the deck using the swivel on the front lift rod Turning the swivel clockwise will raise the front of the deck Turning the swivel counterclockwise will lower the front of the deck NOTE Th...

Page 154: ...el tank See Figure 4 19 SPEED LEVER ROTATE TO LESSEN PLAY _ MOUNTING NUT FIGURE 4 20 4 Loosen mounting nuts 5 Move the speed control ever unti it is in direct relation to the neutral N position on qua...

Page 155: ...OTE Should less tension be required move stationary idler towards right side of tractor See Figure 4 22 6 Secure stationary idler with mounting bolt 7 Place spark plug wire onto spark plug Set park br...

Page 156: ...W BLADE LIMIT CRACKS OR NOTCHES BEGIN TO APPEAR DANGEROUS CONDITION DO NOT USE ON MOWER 4 4 3 STANDARD BLADE SHARPENING Blades should be kept sharp at all times When the blades are dull cut grass will...

Page 157: ...ers See Figure 4 27 NUT BLADE MOUNTING BOLTS FIGURE 4 27 6 Install new blade onto blade mounting bar 7 Torque 30 to 40 ft Ibs 4 4 6 38 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 1 Move tractor to a firm level surface 2...

Page 158: ...disconnect spring from tension idler 12 Pull deck from under tractor from R H side 6 Hold front of deck UP and slide the front deck hanger rod to the right and out then lower the front of deck to the...

Page 159: ...e 4 Remove mounting nuts that secure the traction drive belt idler tension pulley and stationary idler pulleys See Figure 4 34 STATIONARY IDLER PULLEYS _ TRANSMISSION PULLEY TENSION L ENGINE IDLER PUL...

Page 160: ...elt idler pulley and spindle pulley cover See Figure 4 38 REMOVE SPINDLE PULLEY COVER FIGURE 4 38 5 Remove old belt 6 Replace with new belt in reverse order 7 Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necessa...

Page 161: ...or skin contact with electrolyte acid Battery acid is corrosive Rinse empty acid containers with water and mutilate before discarding If acid is spilled on battery bench or clothing etc Flush with cle...

Page 162: ...ith 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 recommended level However do not try to measur...

Page 163: ...6 1916 6 1916 Lawn Roller 6 1915 6 1915 42 Snow Blade 6 1352 6 1352 44 Dozer Blade Spring Trip 6 1881 6 1881 Dozer Blade Support Kit 6 1370 6 1370 40 Snow Thrower 6 1880 6 1880 Debris Blower 6 1883 6...

Page 164: ...e Series D Lawn Tractors Use this when locating various electrical components TO BATTERY NEGATIVE TO BATTERY SOLENOID POSITIVE UNDER SEAT i TERMINI_ HEADLIGHT SWITCH BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER SWITCH 20 A...

Page 165: ...PTO SWITCH I INo_ I I INOj Eel I _ 1 I I L_I Z II S_T o o IT_I I _11 _ c o o j sTAmz _ _ _ I I ym LOWI _ ALTERNATOR ULAGK I I uI I rJ _ I FUSE _ K NI rlON I soL _o o t _ _ v _ swrrc I _ LA _ _ I I _U...

Page 166: ...Move engine speed control to FAST position 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill with fuel to proper level 4 Engine air pre cleaner and or air cleaner 4 Clean free of all debris dirty 5 Spark plug defective or gap...

Page 167: ...oo fast 4 Move speed control to a slower speed 5 Deck side to side level requires adjustment 5 Adjust side to side level 6 Deck front to rear level requires adjustment 6 Adjust front to rear level 7 C...

Page 168: ...ris Accumulation Clean Outside and Underside Grease or Oil Check Oil Level REFERENCE PAGES Page 6 Page 11 Page 12 Engine Manual EACH 5 25 USE HOURS HOURS X X X Engine Manual Engine Manual 15 Page 14 1...

Page 169: ...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 170: ...ngines and components m in their products in order to 4_ provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential In prolonging engine life Dirt Is your engine s enemy number 11 J The engine...

Page 171: ...loss 3 result in hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 8 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre matur...

Page 172: ...guides 2 sticking valves o 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...

Page 173: ...er 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Pdmer on some engines 6 Safety Inter lock Switches 7 Switch Blade Control 8 Spark plug g Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with gas 2 c...

Page 174: ...SERVICE NOTES 42...

Page 175: ...SERVICE NOTES 43...

Page 176: ...nings 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 c...

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