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Summary of Contents for SERIES 18 281318BE

Page 1: ...Engine 18 Series Designation B Briggs Engine V Over Head K Kohler Engine Valve E Electric Start Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your machine read this manual carefully and pay...

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

Page 5: ...ents 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 E...

Page 6: ...e 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 fuel to tank after push...

Page 7: ...LADE FIGURE 2 4 3 Press Clutch Brake Pedal all the wa_ 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 t...

Page 8: ...DO NOT start engine with transmission shift lever in a drive position WARNING It is possible to start engine with transmission shift I lever in a drive position Follow starting instructions carefully...

Page 9: ...IN ON POSITION BLADE PEDAL SHOWN DEPRESSED FIGURE 2 10 IL WARNING DO NOT operate blades in reverse STOP BLADES I LOOK and SEE behind and down for children pets and hazards before and while backing FI...

Page 10: ...rake pedal all the way DOWN to apply brake See Figure 2 14 WARNING Once blade is disengaged it should come to a complete stop in 3 seconds or less If the blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds the...

Page 11: ...PARK t BRAKE LEVER TO ON FIGURE 2 16 2 5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 Adjust cutting height as desired to any one of six positions using deck lift lever When in desired height of cut release latch then...

Page 12: ...r remove oil fill cap on engine 3 Loosen oil drain plug 4 Place a 2 quart minimum capacity container under the end of the oil drain Open oil drain See Figure 3 1 for oil drains used on the Rear Engine...

Page 13: ...DRIVE PULLEY PULLEY ASSEMBLY IDLER S FIGURE 3 4 3 2 5 BLADE BRAKE 1 Check blade brake for proper function Blade should stop rotating in 3 seconds or less after moving the blade control lever to the O...

Page 14: ...t must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage 3 3 2 BATTERY FLUID LEVEL 1 Remove battery Refer to Section BATTERY REMOVAL 2 Remove battery caps Check fluid level 3 Add water only to bring fluid t...

Page 15: ...differential If no lubricant is visible on the internal parts of the differential add transmission grease as needed See Figure 3 8 IMPORTANT Overfilling of the differential with lubricant will cause...

Page 16: ...blade Engage parking brake Remove key Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug Engine and components are HOT Avoid serious bums allow all parts to cool before working on machin...

Page 17: ...be adjusted DO NOT continue to operate the machine if the blade brake is not operating properly 4 2 1 BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT The automatic Blade Brake should stop the blades within 3 seconds anytime...

Page 18: ...ic UP or DOWN as required until blade tips are within 1 8 of each other See Figure 4 3 8 Tighten shoulder bolt loosened in Step 6 9 Readjust rear hanger chain pivots to align with holes in support bra...

Page 19: ...s clutch brake pedal all the way down Move and hold the park brake lever in the ON position and release the clutch brake pedal to lock the park brake See Figure 4 6 PUSH CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY...

Page 20: ...y 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 securely to prevent fuel spillage 4 3 1 WHEEL BR...

Page 21: ...rrect blade balance by grinding the heavy end of blade 8 Reinstall blade See Figure 4 10 Torque blade mounting bolts to recommended range of 30 to 40 ft Ibs NUT LOCKWASHER 4 4 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT...

Page 22: ...roceed to next step 3 Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper 4 Route new belt through engine belt guide up to engine pulley ENGINE PULLEY ENGINE BELT GUIDE 9 Route belt onto spindle pulley M...

Page 23: ...box to gain access to terminal cables 4 Observe and note cable positions on battery See Figure 4 16 5 Disconnect cables from battery terminals disconnecting BLACK Negative cable first Retain mounting...

Page 24: ...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 lj WARNING DO NOT attempt to charge...

Page 25: ...gle Bag Catcher All 28 33 Deck Rear Engine Riders 6 0944 6 0945 6 0946 6 0947 Single Bag Catcher All 41 42 Deck Rear Engine Riders Twin Bag Catcher All 41 42 Deck Rear Engine Riders Twin Bag Catcher A...

Page 26: ...or not in seat Running 2 Choke control in the CHOKE position 3 Fuel tank empty 4 Engine air pre cleaner and or air cleaner dirty 4 Clean free of all debris 5 Spark plug defective or gap set improperly...

Page 27: ...too fast 2 3 Grass is wet 3 4 Excessively dull worn or damaged blade s 4 5 Build up of grass clippings and debris under 5 deck 6 Improper blade installed on deck 6 1 Leaking chain case or differential...

Page 28: ...ttery Check Pressures Check For Wear And Tension Check For Wear And Damage Clean Debris Accumulation Grease or Oil Check Grease Level Check blade stopping for proper operation Check Clutch Brake for p...

Page 29: ...utter 30 Cutter 30 Cutter 33 Cutter 33 Cutter 33 Cutter 33 Cutter Air Lift Kit Blade Ninja Quad Edge Blade IStandard Not Air Lift Compatible Blade Standard Air Lift Compatible Blade INinia Quad Eddie...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...d components n 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 The engine on your S...

Page 32: ...e power loss 3 result in hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 6 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pr...

Page 33: ...uides 2 sticking valves t _ 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 34: ...3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Primer on some englnes 6 Safety Inter lock Switches 7 Switch Blade Control 8 Spark plug 9 Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with gas 2 cy...

Page 35: ...SERVICE NOTES 35...

Page 36: ...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 contac...

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