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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 

FIGURE 1.1 

 
1.1  INTRODUCTION 
This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the 
SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider. Its purpose, aside from 
recommending standard operating procedures and 
routine service 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 on the Rear Engine Rider and its 
attachments before operating. 
 
 

1.2  NOMENCLATURE 
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 controls, 
components, and operation of this machine before 
operating.  Specific details involving the engine are found 
in the separate engine owner’s manual.  Study these 
manuals before operating and keep both handy for future 
reference. 
 
 

FUEL TANK 

VENT 

FUEL 
FILLER CAP 

REAR BUMPER 

TRANSMISSION 
SHIFT LEVER 

MOWER BELT 
COVER 

DISCHARGE 
DEFLECTOR 

BLADE 
LEVER 

BLADE 
PEDALS 

MOWER 
DECK 

PARK BRAKE 
LATCH 

CLUTCH/BRAKE 
PEDAL 

DECK LIFT 
LEVER 

ENGINE 
SPEED 
CONTROL 

STEERING 
WHEEL 

OPERATOR’S 
SEAT 

Summary of Contents for M280919B

Page 1: ...P Engine 09 9 0 HP Engine 10 10 0 HP Engine 19 Series Designation B Briggs Engine E Electric Start Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your machine read this manual carefully and p...

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: ...lness 14 Clean Mower Deck 14 Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication 14 Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication 14 Front Wheel Bearing Lubrication 14 15 Rear Axle Bearing Lubrication 15 Differential Chain Case Lubrica...

Page 5: ...2 NOMENCLATURE 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 w...

Page 6: ...to OFF to stop blade 2 1 6 Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times 2 1 7 Add fue...

Page 7: ...e way 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...

Page 8: ...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 Br...

Page 9: ...IGURE 2 10 2 3 4 WHEEL DRIVE 1 With engine 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 spee...

Page 10: ...should 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...

Page 11: ...ase 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...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...ating in 3 seconds or less after moving the blade control lever to the OFF position or after releasing the blade pedals WARNING Blades must stop rotating in 3 seconds or less after the blade has been...

Page 14: ...Refer to Section BATTERY INSTALLATION 3 3 3 MOWER DECK LEVELNESS Check mower deck for proper level Adjust as required Refer to Section MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS 3 3 4 CLEAN MOWER DECK 1 Follow W...

Page 15: ...ransmission grease as needed See Figure 3 8 IMPORTANT Overfilling of the differential with lubricant will cause lubricant to leak onto drive components of the Rear Engine Rider FIGURE 3 8 WARNING DO N...

Page 16: ...ark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug Engine and components are HOT Avoid serious burns allow all parts to cool before working on machine Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed secu...

Page 17: ...operating properly 4 2 1 MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT FOR 25 28 30 M MODELS 1 Remove mower drive belt cover Refer to Section CHECK BLADE DRIVE BELT 2 Move blade lever up and over to the ON position 3 P...

Page 18: ...stop time can not be achieved with the adjustment procedure described above take machine immediately to an authorized Snapper dealer FIGURE 4 4 FIGURE 4 5 WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments mainte...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...ge 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 Depress clutch b...

Page 21: ...severe injuries Wear heavy leather 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...

Page 22: ...tep 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 neutral N posit...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...te 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 place anything...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...broken replace with new battery cables 12 Faulty electric starter or starter solenoid 12 Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer 13 Starter cable loose broken or disconnected 13 Connect starter cable If bro...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...y Check Electrolyte Page 23 X X Battery Charge Battery Page 23 24 X Tires Check Pressures Page 6 X Drive Belts Check For Wear And Tension Pages 13 17 22 X X Mower Blades Check For Wear And Damage Page...

Page 29: ...ge 2 9143 28 Cutter Blade Standard Not Air Lift Compatible 3 5635 28 Cutter Blade Standard Air Lift Compatible 1 9515 28 Cutter Blade Mulching 1 6980 28 Cutter Blade Ninja Quad Edge 2 6453 30 Cutter B...

Page 30: ...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...

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Page 36: ...and Follow 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 S...

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