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Page 1: ...Cutting Width Mower Deck 48 48 Cutting Width Mower Deck I Series Designation B Briggs Stratton Engine V Over Head Valve Type Engine 2 Twin Cylinder Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER producH Befor...

Page 2: ...O 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: ...tional changes OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 14 Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads Limit loads to those you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER att...

Page 4: ...ne 16 Fuel Filter 16 Spark Plug 16 Hydrostatic Transmission Oil 16 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 16 33 Engine Adjustments Repair 16 Mower Deck Component Adjustments 16 Blade Brake Adjustment 16 Blade B...

Page 5: ...ponents 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 involvin...

Page 6: ...d push switch down to the OFF position 2 1 6 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...

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

Page 8: ...INE 2 Pull blade switch OUT to engage blade See Figure 2 8 PUSH BLADE SWITCH IN TO THE OFF POSITION PULL BLADE SWITCH OUT TO THE ON POSITION 2 4 STOPPING ENGINE BLADE WHEEL DRIVE 2 4 1 STOPPING ENGINE...

Page 9: ...s continue to rotate after 5 seconds the blade brake must be repaired Return machine to an authorized SNAPPER dealer DO NOT continue to operate machine until blade brake has been repaired and function...

Page 10: ...ELEASE CONTROL WARNING DO NOT disengage the hydro transmission and coast down slopes DO NOT use Roll Release Control to disengage hydro transmission unless machine motion can be controlled and engine...

Page 11: ...Lockout mode This feature should never be selected unless you are absolutely sure that no children or others are present in the mowing area and that all children are away and supervised by a responsi...

Page 12: ...e to cool 3 2 1 CHANGE ENGINE OIL The engine is equipped with a Fastex TM oil drain 1 Rotate drain body counterclockwise and pull out to open drain See Figure 3 1 2 Drain oil into a 2 quart container...

Page 13: ...manual for filter specifications 4 Fuel Filter Refer to engine owner s manual for service instructions 5 Air Filter Refer to engine owner s manual for service instructions a Change air filter Remove b...

Page 14: ...un 3 3 3 CHECK BLADE BRAKE 1 Refer to Section CHECK BLADE BRAKE 3 3 4 TRACTOR LUBRICATION 1 Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate each front wheel bearing through the grease fitting on wheel hub Using genera...

Page 15: ...rain the fuel tank before removing fuel filter to prevent spillage of gasoline 2 Locate fuel filter Remove hose clamps and fuel hoses from both sides of fuel filter 3 Install new fuel filter part numb...

Page 16: ...fect the function of the clutch and produce blade stop times over 5 seconds To adjust turn the three adjusting nuts clockwise to reduce clearance The clearance at each of the three slots must be set t...

Page 17: ...s See Figure 4 4 2 Move sector plate as required to raise or lower the rear of deck NOTE The deck should be set so that the rear of the deck is 114 lower than the front 3 If the sector plates are in t...

Page 18: ...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 continue to next step for adjustment 3 Place a 2 x 4 piece of wood under the...

Page 19: ...ssure 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 levelness first then...

Page 20: ...ke function is achieved ROTATE ADJUSTING NUT CLOCKWISETOINCREASE BRAKING OR COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO DECREASE BRAKING e _FUELTANK ROTATE TO REDUCE PLAY MOUNTING NUT FIGURE 4 10 3 Loosen the eccentric moun...

Page 21: ...to a firm level surface 2 Turn engine OFF Remove key 3 Remove mowing deck 4 Remove the traction drive belt stationary idler mounting bolt See Figure 4 12 5 Move the stationary idler one hole towards...

Page 22: ...should be kept sharp at all times When the blades are dull cut grass will be ragged and lawn wilI usually turn brown Sharpen standard blades as follows 1 Move tractor to a firm level surface 2 Turn e...

Page 23: ...48 Deck SPINDLE BLADE BAR CONE _ WASHER MOUNTING 42 SPINDLE e ASSEMBLY SHOWN _ BWOLT FIGURE 4 17 4 4 7 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 42 Mower Deck Removal It is necessary to remove deck in order to...

Page 24: ...tion belt idler pulley spring from tractor frame See Figure 4 22 13 Loosen mounting nuts on traction drive belt tension and stationary idlers just enough to allow belt to clear belt guides See Figure...

Page 25: ...ngine 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 25 8 Remove hair pins from the front deck hanger rod and sli...

Page 26: ...ts on traction drive belt tension and stationary idlers just enough to allow belt to clear belt guides See Figure 4 30 15 Remove traction drive belt from engine pulley top groove Remove belt from tran...

Page 27: ...gine 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 out of th...

Page 28: ...k See Section on DECK REMOVAL 4 Remove deck idler tension spring Remove nuts that secure the spindle pulley covers See Figure 4 35 5 Remove belt 6 Install new belt 7 Reinstall both pulley covers 8 Rei...

Page 29: ...eat care not to CABLE LAST REMOVE NEGATIVE CABLE FIRST FIGURE 4 37 WARNING The electrolyte acid produces a highly explosive gas Keep all sparks flame and fire away from area when charging battery or w...

Page 30: ...ng the battery to 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 recommen...

Page 31: ...6 1913 6 1913 Aerator 6 1911 6 1911 Broadcast Spreader 6 1916 6 1916 Lawn Roller 6 1915 6 1915 42 Snow Blade 6 1352 NiA 46 Dozer Blade Spring Trip 6 1881 6 1881 Dozer Blade Support Kit 6 1370 6 1370...

Page 32: ...IN ENGINE Note Switches shown with Pedal locked down Blade disengaged Seat vacant I l 1 NN I FUSE OIL PR_t_RE GREEN LIGHT PTO 8W_TCH RED WHFCE _ BLUE BLA_K W_I_ R_LA YELLOW WHITE _LU_ GREEN LTI80H421B...

Page 33: ...fuel system 1 Engine speed control set too FAST 1 Damaged or bent mower blades 2 Loose blade components 3 Loose or missing air lift if equipped CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Service battery 2 Replace fuse 3 Cl...

Page 34: ...d up of grass clippings and debris under deck 6 Improper blade s installed on deck 7 Blade s installed improperly on deck 1 Poor cable connections 2 Bad battery cell s 3 Faulty alternator 1 Leaking ax...

Page 35: ...Clean Debris Accumulation Clean Outside and Underside Grease or Oil Check Oil Level Check Function REFERENCE PAGES Page 6 Page12 Page13 Engine Manual EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...ents In their products In order to t 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 Snapper pro...

Page 38: ...rd 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 pre maturely 10 COST YOU MONE...

Page 39: ...alve guides 2 sticking valves 3 scuffed walls 4 oversl_dlng 5 loss of power 6 complete failure of engine Dirt can also be Introduced into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated container Always u...

Page 40: ...Choke 5 Primer on soma engines 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 Clean and properly...

Page 41: ...e Please mail your product registration card to Snapper at P O Box 777 McDonough Georgia 30253 Or you may register on line at www snaEper com You can contact us at our web site or if you would like to...

Page 42: ...y questions 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 TERMINA...

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