Snapper SERIES G L T145H33GBV Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...ing Width Mower G Series Designation B Briggs Stratton K Kohler Engine V Over Head Valve Type Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating the Lawn Tractor read and follow the IMPORT...

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: ...park Plug 16 Hydrostatic Transmission Oil 16 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 17 32 Engine Adjustments Repair 17 Mower Deck Component Adjustments 17 Blade Brake Adjustment 17 33 Deck Blade Brake Adjustmen...

Page 5: ...nts 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 th...

Page 6: ...g deck engine and tractor of any accumulation of dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screens and cooling fins clean at all times 2 1 6 With engine OFF move the tractor outside and add fuel to th...

Page 7: ...il engine starts then release key to RUN position 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 t...

Page 8: ...gine 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 MOWE...

Page 9: ...ade 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 RELEASING PARK BRA...

Page 10: ...engage the hydro transmission and coast down slopes DO NOT use Roll Release Control to disengage the hydro transmission unless machine motion can be controlled and engine is off PUSH ROLL RELEASE IN T...

Page 11: ...an override lever provided This lever can be pushed and held before starting the blades and will allow reverse operation until the blade engagement lever is moved to the OFF position at which time the...

Page 12: ...container placed beneath end of oil drain 3 After all oil has drained push drain body IN and rotate clockwise to close 4 Fill engine with new motor oil as specified in engine owner s manual I The fol...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...agement 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 11 Check bl...

Page 19: ...m nuts LOOSEN JAM NUTS ADJUST JACK SCREWS IN OR OUT TO LEVEL BLADE WlTH _ _ Ji JACK SCREW t f AIZ a SIDE VIEW OF DECK FIGURE 4 6 4 2 5 33 DECK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT SIDE TO SIDE NOTE Adjust tire pressure 1...

Page 20: ...heir 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 Plac...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 The deck should be set so that the...

Page 23: ...t Machine should not move If further adjustment is required stop engine and repeat Step 4 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT NUT TURN NUT CLOCKWISE TO REDUCE FORWARD CREEP ROTATE TO REDUCE PLAY _ MOUNTING NUT FIGURE...

Page 24: ...OTE Should less tension be required move stationary idler towards right side of tractor See Figure 4 21 6 Secure stationary idler with mounting bolt 7 Place spark plug wire onto spark plug Set park br...

Page 25: ...R LIMIT CRACKS OR NOTCHES BEGIN TO APPEAR I BLADE DANGEROUS CONDITION DO NOT USE ON MOWER FIGURE 4 23 4 4 3 STANDARD BLADE SHARPENING Blades should be kept sharp at all times When the blades are dull...

Page 26: ...ers See Figure 4 26 NUT BLADE MOUNTING BOLTS _F SPINDLE ASSEMBLY BLADE _ 2 REQUI_ CONE MOUNTING I_ NUT FIGURE 4 27 4 4 7 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Removal It is necessary to remove de...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...page 4 Remove mounting nuts that secure the traction drive belt idler tension pulley and stationary idler pulleys See Figure 4 33 STATIONARY IDLER PULLEYS _ TRANSMISSION PULLEY TENSION L ENGINE IDLER...

Page 29: ...belt idler pulley and spindle pulley cover See Figure 4 37 REMOVE SPINDLE PULLEY COVER FIGURE 4 37 5 Remove old belt 6 Replace with new belt in reverse order 7 Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necess...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 1883 RAD...

Page 33: ...SE LIGHT HEAD SOLENOI SWITCH LIG BLACK I I 1 l l __J IGNITION _ I I I L KI YIWITIIIH _ _ IREEN IGNITION SWITCH T BAI _RY POSITION CIRCUIT BLUE MAKE 1 OFF G M PURPLE 2 RUN B L GREEN 3 START B S L SCHEM...

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: ...lean Outside and Underside Grease or Oil Check Oil Level Check Function REFERENCE PAGES Page 6 Page 12 Page 13 Engine Manual EACH 5 25 USE HOURS HOURS X X X Engine Manual Engine Manual 16 Page 15 16 E...

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: ...ons about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 WARNING BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS AND R...

Page 45: ...ing Width Mower G Series Designation B Briggs Stratton K Kohler Engine V Over Head Valve Type Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating the Lawn Tractor read and follow the IMPORT...

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: ...park Plug 16 Hydrostatic Transmission Oil 16 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 17 32 Engine Adjustments Repair 17 Mower Deck Component Adjustments 17 Blade Brake Adjustment 17 33 Deck Blade Brake Adjustmen...

Page 49: ...nts 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 th...

Page 50: ...g deck engine and tractor of any accumulation of dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screens and cooling fins clean at all times 2 1 6 With engine OFF move the tractor outside and add fuel to th...

Page 51: ...il engine starts then release key to RUN position 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 t...

Page 52: ...gine 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 MOWE...

Page 53: ...ade 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 RELEASING PARK BRA...

Page 54: ...engage the hydro transmission and coast down slopes DO NOT use Roll Release Control to disengage the hydro transmission unless machine motion can be controlled and engine is off PUSH ROLL RELEASE IN T...

Page 55: ...an override lever provided This lever can be pushed and held before starting the blades and will allow reverse operation until the blade engagement lever is moved to the OFF position at which time the...

Page 56: ...container placed beneath end of oil drain 3 After all oil has drained push drain body IN and rotate clockwise to close 4 Fill engine with new motor oil as specified in engine owner s manual I The fol...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...agement 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 11 Check bl...

Page 63: ...m nuts LOOSEN JAM NUTS ADJUST JACK SCREWS IN OR OUT TO LEVEL BLADE WlTH _ _ Ji JACK SCREW t f AIZ a SIDE VIEW OF DECK FIGURE 4 6 4 2 5 33 DECK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT SIDE TO SIDE NOTE Adjust tire pressure 1...

Page 64: ...heir 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 Plac...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...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 The deck should be set so that the...

Page 67: ...t Machine should not move If further adjustment is required stop engine and repeat Step 4 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT NUT TURN NUT CLOCKWISE TO REDUCE FORWARD CREEP ROTATE TO REDUCE PLAY _ MOUNTING NUT FIGURE...

Page 68: ...OTE Should less tension be required move stationary idler towards right side of tractor See Figure 4 21 6 Secure stationary idler with mounting bolt 7 Place spark plug wire onto spark plug Set park br...

Page 69: ...R LIMIT CRACKS OR NOTCHES BEGIN TO APPEAR I BLADE DANGEROUS CONDITION DO NOT USE ON MOWER FIGURE 4 23 4 4 3 STANDARD BLADE SHARPENING Blades should be kept sharp at all times When the blades are dull...

Page 70: ...ers See Figure 4 26 NUT BLADE MOUNTING BOLTS _F SPINDLE ASSEMBLY BLADE _ 2 REQUI_ CONE MOUNTING I_ NUT FIGURE 4 27 4 4 7 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Removal It is necessary to remove de...

Page 71: ...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 72: ...page 4 Remove mounting nuts that secure the traction drive belt idler tension pulley and stationary idler pulleys See Figure 4 33 STATIONARY IDLER PULLEYS _ TRANSMISSION PULLEY TENSION L ENGINE IDLER...

Page 73: ...belt idler pulley and spindle pulley cover See Figure 4 37 REMOVE SPINDLE PULLEY COVER FIGURE 4 37 5 Remove old belt 6 Replace with new belt in reverse order 7 Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necess...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...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 1883 RAD...

Page 77: ...SE LIGHT HEAD SOLENOI SWITCH LIG BLACK I I 1 l l __J IGNITION _ I I I L KI YIWITIIIH _ _ IREEN IGNITION SWITCH T BAI _RY POSITION CIRCUIT BLUE MAKE 1 OFF G M PURPLE 2 RUN B L GREEN 3 START B S L SCHEM...

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: ...lean Outside and Underside Grease or Oil Check Oil Level Check Function REFERENCE PAGES Page 6 Page 12 Page 13 Engine Manual EACH 5 25 USE HOURS HOURS X X X Engine Manual Engine Manual 16 Page 15 16 E...

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: ...ons about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 WARNING BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS AND R...

Page 89: ...ing Width Mower G Series Designation B Briggs Stratton K Kohler Engine V Over Head Valve Type Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating the Lawn Tractor read and follow the IMPORT...

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: ...park Plug 16 Hydrostatic Transmission Oil 16 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 17 32 Engine Adjustments Repair 17 Mower Deck Component Adjustments 17 Blade Brake Adjustment 17 33 Deck Blade Brake Adjustmen...

Page 93: ...nts 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 th...

Page 94: ...g deck engine and tractor of any accumulation of dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screens and cooling fins clean at all times 2 1 6 With engine OFF move the tractor outside and add fuel to th...

Page 95: ...il engine starts then release key to RUN position 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 t...

Page 96: ...gine 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 MOWE...

Page 97: ...ade 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 RELEASING PARK BRA...

Page 98: ...engage the hydro transmission and coast down slopes DO NOT use Roll Release Control to disengage the hydro transmission unless machine motion can be controlled and engine is off PUSH ROLL RELEASE IN T...

Page 99: ...an override lever provided This lever can be pushed and held before starting the blades and will allow reverse operation until the blade engagement lever is moved to the OFF position at which time the...

Page 100: ...container placed beneath end of oil drain 3 After all oil has drained push drain body IN and rotate clockwise to close 4 Fill engine with new motor oil as specified in engine owner s manual I The fol...

Page 101: ...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 102: ...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 103: ...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 104: ...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 105: ...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 106: ...agement 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 11 Check bl...

Page 107: ...m nuts LOOSEN JAM NUTS ADJUST JACK SCREWS IN OR OUT TO LEVEL BLADE WlTH _ _ Ji JACK SCREW t f AIZ a SIDE VIEW OF DECK FIGURE 4 6 4 2 5 33 DECK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT SIDE TO SIDE NOTE Adjust tire pressure 1...

Page 108: ...heir 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 Plac...

Page 109: ...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 110: ...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 The deck should be set so that the...

Page 111: ...t Machine should not move If further adjustment is required stop engine and repeat Step 4 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT NUT TURN NUT CLOCKWISE TO REDUCE FORWARD CREEP ROTATE TO REDUCE PLAY _ MOUNTING NUT FIGURE...

Page 112: ...OTE Should less tension be required move stationary idler towards right side of tractor See Figure 4 21 6 Secure stationary idler with mounting bolt 7 Place spark plug wire onto spark plug Set park br...

Page 113: ...R LIMIT CRACKS OR NOTCHES BEGIN TO APPEAR I BLADE DANGEROUS CONDITION DO NOT USE ON MOWER FIGURE 4 23 4 4 3 STANDARD BLADE SHARPENING Blades should be kept sharp at all times When the blades are dull...

Page 114: ...ers See Figure 4 26 NUT BLADE MOUNTING BOLTS _F SPINDLE ASSEMBLY BLADE _ 2 REQUI_ CONE MOUNTING I_ NUT FIGURE 4 27 4 4 7 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Removal It is necessary to remove de...

Page 115: ...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 116: ...page 4 Remove mounting nuts that secure the traction drive belt idler tension pulley and stationary idler pulleys See Figure 4 33 STATIONARY IDLER PULLEYS _ TRANSMISSION PULLEY TENSION L ENGINE IDLER...

Page 117: ...belt idler pulley and spindle pulley cover See Figure 4 37 REMOVE SPINDLE PULLEY COVER FIGURE 4 37 5 Remove old belt 6 Replace with new belt in reverse order 7 Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necess...

Page 118: ...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 119: ...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 120: ...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 1883 RAD...

Page 121: ...SE LIGHT HEAD SOLENOI SWITCH LIG BLACK I I 1 l l __J IGNITION _ I I I L KI YIWITIIIH _ _ IREEN IGNITION SWITCH T BAI _RY POSITION CIRCUIT BLUE MAKE 1 OFF G M PURPLE 2 RUN B L GREEN 3 START B S L SCHEM...

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: ...lean Outside and Underside Grease or Oil Check Oil Level Check Function REFERENCE PAGES Page 6 Page 12 Page 13 Engine Manual EACH 5 25 USE HOURS HOURS X X X Engine Manual Engine Manual 16 Page 15 16 E...

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: ...ons about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 WARNING BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS AND R...

Page 133: ...ing Width Mower G Series Designation B Briggs Stratton K Kohler Engine V Over Head Valve Type Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Before operating the Lawn Tractor read and follow the IMPORT...

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: ...park Plug 16 Hydrostatic Transmission Oil 16 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 17 32 Engine Adjustments Repair 17 Mower Deck Component Adjustments 17 Blade Brake Adjustment 17 33 Deck Blade Brake Adjustmen...

Page 137: ...nts 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 th...

Page 138: ...g deck engine and tractor of any accumulation of dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screens and cooling fins clean at all times 2 1 6 With engine OFF move the tractor outside and add fuel to th...

Page 139: ...il engine starts then release key to RUN position 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 t...

Page 140: ...gine 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 MOWE...

Page 141: ...ade 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 RELEASING PARK BRA...

Page 142: ...engage the hydro transmission and coast down slopes DO NOT use Roll Release Control to disengage the hydro transmission unless machine motion can be controlled and engine is off PUSH ROLL RELEASE IN T...

Page 143: ...an override lever provided This lever can be pushed and held before starting the blades and will allow reverse operation until the blade engagement lever is moved to the OFF position at which time the...

Page 144: ...container placed beneath end of oil drain 3 After all oil has drained push drain body IN and rotate clockwise to close 4 Fill engine with new motor oil as specified in engine owner s manual I The fol...

Page 145: ...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 146: ...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 147: ...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 148: ...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 149: ...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 150: ...agement 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 11 Check bl...

Page 151: ...m nuts LOOSEN JAM NUTS ADJUST JACK SCREWS IN OR OUT TO LEVEL BLADE WlTH _ _ Ji JACK SCREW t f AIZ a SIDE VIEW OF DECK FIGURE 4 6 4 2 5 33 DECK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT SIDE TO SIDE NOTE Adjust tire pressure 1...

Page 152: ...heir 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 Plac...

Page 153: ...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 154: ...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 The deck should be set so that the...

Page 155: ...t Machine should not move If further adjustment is required stop engine and repeat Step 4 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT NUT TURN NUT CLOCKWISE TO REDUCE FORWARD CREEP ROTATE TO REDUCE PLAY _ MOUNTING NUT FIGURE...

Page 156: ...OTE Should less tension be required move stationary idler towards right side of tractor See Figure 4 21 6 Secure stationary idler with mounting bolt 7 Place spark plug wire onto spark plug Set park br...

Page 157: ...R LIMIT CRACKS OR NOTCHES BEGIN TO APPEAR I BLADE DANGEROUS CONDITION DO NOT USE ON MOWER FIGURE 4 23 4 4 3 STANDARD BLADE SHARPENING Blades should be kept sharp at all times When the blades are dull...

Page 158: ...ers See Figure 4 26 NUT BLADE MOUNTING BOLTS _F SPINDLE ASSEMBLY BLADE _ 2 REQUI_ CONE MOUNTING I_ NUT FIGURE 4 27 4 4 7 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Removal It is necessary to remove de...

Page 159: ...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 160: ...page 4 Remove mounting nuts that secure the traction drive belt idler tension pulley and stationary idler pulleys See Figure 4 33 STATIONARY IDLER PULLEYS _ TRANSMISSION PULLEY TENSION L ENGINE IDLER...

Page 161: ...belt idler pulley and spindle pulley cover See Figure 4 37 REMOVE SPINDLE PULLEY COVER FIGURE 4 37 5 Remove old belt 6 Replace with new belt in reverse order 7 Adjust idler pulley belt guide if necess...

Page 162: ...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 163: ...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 164: ...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 1883 RAD...

Page 165: ...SE LIGHT HEAD SOLENOI SWITCH LIG BLACK I I 1 l l __J IGNITION _ I I I L KI YIWITIIIH _ _ IREEN IGNITION SWITCH T BAI _RY POSITION CIRCUIT BLUE MAKE 1 OFF G M PURPLE 2 RUN B L GREEN 3 START B S L SCHEM...

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: ...lean Outside and Underside Grease or Oil Check Oil Level Check Function REFERENCE PAGES Page 6 Page 12 Page 13 Engine Manual EACH 5 25 USE HOURS HOURS X X X Engine Manual Engine Manual 16 Page 15 16 E...

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: ...ons about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 WARNING BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS AND R...

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