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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 

 

WARNING 

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, 
service or repairs with the engine running. Stop 
engine. Stop 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 burns, allow all parts to cool 
before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent 
must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. 

 
4.1  ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 

Refer to the engine owner’s manual for those 
adjustments and/or repairs that can be made by the 
owner. 

 
4.2  MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS 

The following mower deck and component 
adjustments and repairs can be made by the owner.  
However, if there is difficulty in achieving these 
adjustments and repairs, it is recommended that 
these repairs be made by an authorized SNAPPER 
dealer. 

 

WARNING 

Once blade is disengaged it should come to a stop in 3 
seconds or less. If the blade continues to rotate after 3 
seconds the blade brake must be adjusted. DO NOT 
continue to operate the machine if the blade brake is 
not 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. Place deck cutting height in the 3rd position. 
Measure the belt spacing at idler pulley. The 
distance should measure 1-1/4” but no less than 1”. 
See Figure 4.1. 

 

 

 

FIGURE 4.1 

 

4.  If the distance is less than 1”, adjust belt tension. 
5.  Remove hairpin and flat washers from pivot stud.  
See Figure 4.2. 
6. Pull front frame forward until distance between 
belt, with blade lever “ON”, measures 1-1/4”. 

 

FIGURE 4.2 

 

7. Install required number of snap-in frame spacers 
behind channel pivot until the 1-1/4” distance between 
belt is maintained. See Figure 4.3. 

 

FIGURE 4.3 

 

8. Reinstall the required amount of flat washers 
removed in step “5.” and install hairpin.  See Figure 
4.2. Retain any remaining spacers for readjustment 
when a new belt is installed. 

 
IMPORTANT:  The SNAPPER "M" Series Rear Engine 
Rider Models are shipped with additional spacers 
specifically designed for the Rear Engine Rider.  Should 
additional spacers be required, contact an authorized 
SNAPPER dealer.  
 
 
 
 
 
 

1-1/4” 

SPINDLE 
PULLEY 

IDLER 
PULLEY 

ENGINE DRIVE 
PULLEY 
ASSEMBLY 

HAIRPIN 

FLAT 
WASHERS 

FRAME 
SPACERS 

SNAP-IN FRAME 
SPACER  
P.N. 2-8395 

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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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