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Page 1: ...th Mower Deck 48 48 Cutting Width Mower Deck F Series Designation B Briggs Stratton Engine V Over Head Valve Type Engine 2 Twin Cylinder Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating...

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: ...Lift Mechanism 13 Service Annually 14 Engine 14 Fuel Filter 14 Spark Plug 14 Hydrostatic Transmission Oil 14 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 15 32 Engine Adjustments Repair 15 Mower Deck Component Adjus...

Page 5: ...onents of 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...

Page 6: ...sh switch down to the OFF position 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 clean at a...

Page 7: ...eded when restarting a warm engine Insert key in switch Turn key to START position to crank engine and hold until engine starts then release key See Figure 2 6 NOTE DO NOT crank engine for more than f...

Page 8: ...Refer to Section STARTING ENGINE 2 Pull blade switch OUT to engage blade See Figure 2 8 PUSH BLADE SWITCH IN TO THE OFF POSITION i SWITCH OUT TO THE ON POSITION FIGURE 2 8 I WARNING DO NOT operate bl...

Page 9: ...erate machine until blade brake has been repaired and functioning properly 2 4 4 SETTING PARK BRAKE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal 2 Move park brake lever up into slot See Figure 2 12 3 Release pe...

Page 10: ...PULL ROLL RELEASE CONTROL ALL THE WAY OUT TO DISENGAGE HYDRO TRANSMISSION ROLL RELEASE CONTROL _ _i _i I i PUSH ROLL RELEASE CONTROL ALL THE WAY Z ROLL RELEASE IN TO ENGAGE HYDRO TRANSMISSION FIGURE 2...

Page 11: ...g Engine and components can be extremely hot Avoid bums by allowing engine and components sufficienttime to cool 3 2 1 CHANGE ENGINE OIL These model tractors are equipped Fastex TM oil drains 1 Rotate...

Page 12: ...torque Refer to Section on MOWER BLADE SERVICE 3 Check mower deck for proper levelness Refer to Section MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS 4 Clean mower deck a Remove key from ignition switch b Remove d...

Page 13: ...with a light coat of general purpose grease See Figure 3 8 LUBRICATE f LUBR CATE STEERING SHAFT GEAR FIGURE 3 8 5 Steering Shaft Lubricate steering shaft wear points with a light coat of 30 wt Motor o...

Page 14: ...lage of gasoline 2 Locate fuel filter Remove hose clamps and fuel hoses from both sides of fuel filter 3 Install new fuel filter part number 1 4359 See Figure 3 12 NEW FUEL FILTER PART NUMBER 1 4359 F...

Page 15: ...to floor If the measurement is within 1 8 from side to side the deck levelness is satisfactory If the difference from side to side is greater than 1 8 an adjustment will have to be made See Figure 4...

Page 16: ...move front lift cable and rest front of deck onto 2 x 4 block 10 Loosen jam nut on front lift cable See Figure 4 4 11 Rotate front lift cable until it can be reinstalled into front lift arm without li...

Page 17: ...to side the deck levelness is satisfactory If the difference from side to side is greater than 118 continue to next step for adjustment 3 Place a 2 x 4 piece of wood under the front middle portion of...

Page 18: ...nts check the tire pressure Add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear tires If tires are properly inflated and mowing is still uneven check side to side deck...

Page 19: ...g action 6 Start engine and test brake 7 Continue adjustment as described above until proper adjustment is achieved ROTATE ADJUSTING NUT CLOCKWISE TO INCREASE L BRAKING OR COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO DECREAS...

Page 20: ...eed control lever until it is in direct relation to the neutral N position on quadrant See Figure 4 1 1 REVERSE _o i iill SPEEDS FIGURE 4 11 6 Tighten mounting nuts MORE TENSION STATIONARY MOUNTING BO...

Page 21: ...ADE SHARPENING The Ninja recycling blades requires more frequent service intervals than standard blades When the blades are dull cut grass will be ragged and lawn wilt usually turn brown Sharpen stand...

Page 22: ...PLACEMENT 1 Move tractor to a firm level surface 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mowing deck from tractor 4 Position deck on its left side to access blade 5 Remove blade mounting bolts and cone...

Page 23: ...ce tractor on a firm level surface such as a driveway or garage floor and set the park brake 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Lower the deck to lowest setting 4 Remove hair pin and washer securing front...

Page 24: ...action drive belt tension and stationary idlers just enough to allow belt to clear belt guides See Figure 4 24 15 Remove traction drive belt from engine pulley top groove Remove belt from transmission...

Page 25: ...veway or garage floor and set the park brake 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Lower the deck to lowest setting 4 Disconnect the front lift rod assembly from the front hanger bracket See Figure 4 26 5 Re...

Page 26: ...VIEW FROM UNDERNEATH TRACTOR FIGURE 4 31 TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT FIGURE 4 29 13 Disconnect traction belt idler pulley spring from tractor frame See Figure 4 30 14 Loosen mounting nuts on traction driv...

Page 27: ...2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mower deck Refer to Section DECK REMOVAL 4 Remove deck idler tension spring Loosen bolts that secure the end of the spindle pulley covers and rotate cover around...

Page 28: ...Section on DECK REMOVAL 4 Remove deck idler tension spring Remove nuts that secure the spindle pulley covers See Figure 4 36 5 Remove belt 6 Install new belt 7 Reinstall both pulley covers 8 Reinstall...

Page 29: ...acid produces a highly explosive gas Keep all sparks flame and fire away from area when charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery Electrolyte acid is a highly corrosive liquid Wear eye...

Page 30: ...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 recommended level DO NOT...

Page 31: ...an all parts removing all old contaminated grease 6 Install new bottom bearing first NOTE The bearing is seated shielded on one side only The bottom bearing must be installed with the seated shielded...

Page 32: ...13 6 1913 Aerator 6 1911 6 1911 Broadcast Spreader 6 1916 6 1916 Lawn Roller 6 1915 6 1915 42 Snow Blade 6 1352 N A 46 DozerBladeSpringTrip 6 1881 6 1881 Dozer Blade Support Kit 6 1370 6 1370 40 Snow...

Page 33: ...WN DISENGAGED BLACK NC CLUTCHLOAD GREEN RED BLACK SEATSWIT_ UGHT 5WITCH ISHOWNVACANT1 GREEN BATTERY _ BLUE PINK TO RELAY ENGINE GROUND TO ELECTRIC CLUTCH SWITCH TO LENOI TO ENGINE ALTERNATOR RED TO HE...

Page 34: ...OWN OFF BLACK GREEN WHITE RELAY YELLOW RED P Iv CtlARG_ U TO RELAY TO PEDAL TO ELECTRIC SlNITCH TO OIL CLUTCH PRESSURE TO AN rl AFTERF1RE SOLENOID GROUND RED h TO _ ALTERNATOR STARTER r GREEN TO TO ST...

Page 35: ...ition 2 Move engine speed control to FAST 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill with fuel to proper level 4 Engine air pre cleaner and or air cleaner dirty 4 Clean free of all debris 5 Spark plug defective or gap...

Page 36: ...ST 4 Forward speed too 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 fro...

Page 37: ...de 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 14 Page 14 Engine Manual Page 29 30 Page...

Page 38: ...l 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 cau...

Page 39: ...Ines and components s 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 engine on you...

Page 40: ...ced air cleaner is not covered under the engine warranties So save yourself unnecessary expenses and undue aggravation by keeping the air cleaner properly serviced at the Intervals specified In the en...

Page 41: ...fuel breaks down In storage and forms lummy compounds which pass ages Never use fuel more than 3 months old Drain tank then run the engine out of fuel before storing during the off season An engine m...

Page 42: ...RTING CHECK LIST 1 Engine Oil To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with gas 2 cycle 2 Air Cleaner Clean and properly serviced Full fresh clean gasoline 3 Fuel Tank Fuel valve open Cap vent open Inline...

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

Page 44: ...all warnings 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 deal...

Page 45: ...th Mower Deck 48 48 Cutting Width Mower Deck F Series Designation B Briggs Stratton Engine V Over Head Valve Type Engine 2 Twin Cylinder Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating...

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: ...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 48: ...Lift Mechanism 13 Service Annually 14 Engine 14 Fuel Filter 14 Spark Plug 14 Hydrostatic Transmission Oil 14 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 15 32 Engine Adjustments Repair 15 Mower Deck Component Adjus...

Page 49: ...onents of 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...

Page 50: ...sh switch down to the OFF position 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 clean at a...

Page 51: ...eded when restarting a warm engine Insert key in switch Turn key to START position to crank engine and hold until engine starts then release key See Figure 2 6 NOTE DO NOT crank engine for more than f...

Page 52: ...Refer to Section STARTING ENGINE 2 Pull blade switch OUT to engage blade See Figure 2 8 PUSH BLADE SWITCH IN TO THE OFF POSITION i SWITCH OUT TO THE ON POSITION FIGURE 2 8 I WARNING DO NOT operate bl...

Page 53: ...erate machine until blade brake has been repaired and functioning properly 2 4 4 SETTING PARK BRAKE 1 Fully depress clutch brake pedal 2 Move park brake lever up into slot See Figure 2 12 3 Release pe...

Page 54: ...PULL ROLL RELEASE CONTROL ALL THE WAY OUT TO DISENGAGE HYDRO TRANSMISSION ROLL RELEASE CONTROL _ _i _i I i PUSH ROLL RELEASE CONTROL ALL THE WAY Z ROLL RELEASE IN TO ENGAGE HYDRO TRANSMISSION FIGURE 2...

Page 55: ...g Engine and components can be extremely hot Avoid bums by allowing engine and components sufficienttime to cool 3 2 1 CHANGE ENGINE OIL These model tractors are equipped Fastex TM oil drains 1 Rotate...

Page 56: ...torque Refer to Section on MOWER BLADE SERVICE 3 Check mower deck for proper levelness Refer to Section MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS 4 Clean mower deck a Remove key from ignition switch b Remove d...

Page 57: ...with a light coat of general purpose grease See Figure 3 8 LUBRICATE f LUBR CATE STEERING SHAFT GEAR FIGURE 3 8 5 Steering Shaft Lubricate steering shaft wear points with a light coat of 30 wt Motor o...

Page 58: ...lage of gasoline 2 Locate fuel filter Remove hose clamps and fuel hoses from both sides of fuel filter 3 Install new fuel filter part number 1 4359 See Figure 3 12 NEW FUEL FILTER PART NUMBER 1 4359 F...

Page 59: ...to floor If the measurement is within 1 8 from side to side the deck levelness is satisfactory If the difference from side to side is greater than 1 8 an adjustment will have to be made See Figure 4...

Page 60: ...move front lift cable and rest front of deck onto 2 x 4 block 10 Loosen jam nut on front lift cable See Figure 4 4 11 Rotate front lift cable until it can be reinstalled into front lift arm without li...

Page 61: ...to side the deck levelness is satisfactory If the difference from side to side is greater than 118 continue to next step for adjustment 3 Place a 2 x 4 piece of wood under the front middle portion of...

Page 62: ...nts check the tire pressure Add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear tires If tires are properly inflated and mowing is still uneven check side to side deck...

Page 63: ...g action 6 Start engine and test brake 7 Continue adjustment as described above until proper adjustment is achieved ROTATE ADJUSTING NUT CLOCKWISE TO INCREASE L BRAKING OR COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO DECREAS...

Page 64: ...eed control lever until it is in direct relation to the neutral N position on quadrant See Figure 4 1 1 REVERSE _o i iill SPEEDS FIGURE 4 11 6 Tighten mounting nuts MORE TENSION STATIONARY MOUNTING BO...

Page 65: ...ADE SHARPENING The Ninja recycling blades requires more frequent service intervals than standard blades When the blades are dull cut grass will be ragged and lawn wilt usually turn brown Sharpen stand...

Page 66: ...PLACEMENT 1 Move tractor to a firm level surface 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mowing deck from tractor 4 Position deck on its left side to access blade 5 Remove blade mounting bolts and cone...

Page 67: ...ce tractor on a firm level surface such as a driveway or garage floor and set the park brake 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Lower the deck to lowest setting 4 Remove hair pin and washer securing front...

Page 68: ...action drive belt tension and stationary idlers just enough to allow belt to clear belt guides See Figure 4 24 15 Remove traction drive belt from engine pulley top groove Remove belt from transmission...

Page 69: ...veway or garage floor and set the park brake 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Lower the deck to lowest setting 4 Disconnect the front lift rod assembly from the front hanger bracket See Figure 4 26 5 Re...

Page 70: ...VIEW FROM UNDERNEATH TRACTOR FIGURE 4 31 TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT FIGURE 4 29 13 Disconnect traction belt idler pulley spring from tractor frame See Figure 4 30 14 Loosen mounting nuts on traction driv...

Page 71: ...2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mower deck Refer to Section DECK REMOVAL 4 Remove deck idler tension spring Loosen bolts that secure the end of the spindle pulley covers and rotate cover around...

Page 72: ...Section on DECK REMOVAL 4 Remove deck idler tension spring Remove nuts that secure the spindle pulley covers See Figure 4 36 5 Remove belt 6 Install new belt 7 Reinstall both pulley covers 8 Reinstall...

Page 73: ...acid produces a highly explosive gas Keep all sparks flame and fire away from area when charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery Electrolyte acid is a highly corrosive liquid Wear eye...

Page 74: ...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 recommended level DO NOT...

Page 75: ...an all parts removing all old contaminated grease 6 Install new bottom bearing first NOTE The bearing is seated shielded on one side only The bottom bearing must be installed with the seated shielded...

Page 76: ...13 6 1913 Aerator 6 1911 6 1911 Broadcast Spreader 6 1916 6 1916 Lawn Roller 6 1915 6 1915 42 Snow Blade 6 1352 N A 46 DozerBladeSpringTrip 6 1881 6 1881 Dozer Blade Support Kit 6 1370 6 1370 40 Snow...

Page 77: ...WN DISENGAGED BLACK NC CLUTCHLOAD GREEN RED BLACK SEATSWIT_ UGHT 5WITCH ISHOWNVACANT1 GREEN BATTERY _ BLUE PINK TO RELAY ENGINE GROUND TO ELECTRIC CLUTCH SWITCH TO LENOI TO ENGINE ALTERNATOR RED TO HE...

Page 78: ...OWN OFF BLACK GREEN WHITE RELAY YELLOW RED P Iv CtlARG_ U TO RELAY TO PEDAL TO ELECTRIC SlNITCH TO OIL CLUTCH PRESSURE TO AN rl AFTERF1RE SOLENOID GROUND RED h TO _ ALTERNATOR STARTER r GREEN TO TO ST...

Page 79: ...ition 2 Move engine speed control to FAST 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill with fuel to proper level 4 Engine air pre cleaner and or air cleaner dirty 4 Clean free of all debris 5 Spark plug defective or gap...

Page 80: ...ST 4 Forward speed too 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 fro...

Page 81: ...de 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 14 Page 14 Engine Manual Page 29 30 Page...

Page 82: ...l 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 cau...

Page 83: ...Ines and components s 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 engine on you...

Page 84: ...ced air cleaner is not covered under the engine warranties So save yourself unnecessary expenses and undue aggravation by keeping the air cleaner properly serviced at the Intervals specified In the en...

Page 85: ...fuel breaks down In storage and forms lummy compounds which pass ages Never use fuel more than 3 months old Drain tank then run the engine out of fuel before storing during the off season An engine m...

Page 86: ...RTING CHECK LIST 1 Engine Oil To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with gas 2 cycle 2 Air Cleaner Clean and properly serviced Full fresh clean gasoline 3 Fuel Tank Fuel valve open Cap vent open Inline...

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

Page 88: ...all warnings 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 deal...

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