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WARNING ! Table of California to cause cancer or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. ! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of ...Height Adjustment 15 Reverse Lockout Mechanism 16 Maintenance 17 Maintenance Chart 17 r n General Maintenance 18 Storage 23 fo tio Engine Adjustments and Repairs 24 Mower Deck and Component Adjustments 24 Rear Engine Rider Drive Components 27 t c Mower Blade Replacement 28 o Mower Drive Belt Replacement 29 u Battery 30 N d Troubleshooting...
WARNING ! Table of California to cause cancer or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. ! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of ...Height Adjustment 15 Reverse Lockout Mechanism 16 Maintenance 17 Maintenance Chart 17 r n General Maintenance 18 Storage 23 fo tio Engine Adjustments and Repairs 24 Mower Deck and Component Adjustments 24 Rear Engine Rider Drive Components 27 t c Mower Blade Replacement 28 o Mower Drive Belt Replacement 29 u Battery 30 N d Troubleshooting...
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...the seat (A, Figure 3) as needed to stop the blade. Make sure the A B fuel filler cap (A, Figure 2) is tight after pushing the Rear Engine R Rider outside where fumes can be necessary to loosen the 5/16" patch lock screws or hex nuts (B) located at all are depressed, the blade lever can...Clean the exterior surfaces of the cutting deck and p engine of any accumulation of the seat. Operation Before Starting Make the following checks and perform the service required before standing the machine on its rear bumper. 10 www.snapper.com Add fuel to the fuel tank after refueling. ...
...the seat (A, Figure 3) as needed to stop the blade. Make sure the A B fuel filler cap (A, Figure 2) is tight after pushing the Rear Engine R Rider outside where fumes can be necessary to loosen the 5/16" patch lock screws or hex nuts (B) located at all are depressed, the blade lever can...Clean the exterior surfaces of the cutting deck and p engine of any accumulation of the seat. Operation Before Starting Make the following checks and perform the service required before standing the machine on its rear bumper. 10 www.snapper.com Add fuel to the fuel tank after refueling. ...
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STOP Blade. Engine, Wheel Drive, Blade Engine 1. RepA Figure 14: Engaging the clutch/brake pedal 14 www.snapper.com Operation ! Shift to rotate after 3 seconds, the blade brake must be adjusted. Stop the mower blade by pushing the o clutch/brake ... and functioning properly. Refer to Section "BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT" for adjustment procedures or return machine to 'Off' N du Wheel Drive 1. STOP engine. Remove key. Stop motion of the Rear Engine Rider by releasing the blade pedals (A, Figure 15) or moving the blade lever (B) rearward to r apply the brake. Stop the...
STOP Blade. Engine, Wheel Drive, Blade Engine 1. RepA Figure 14: Engaging the clutch/brake pedal 14 www.snapper.com Operation ! Shift to rotate after 3 seconds, the blade brake must be adjusted. Stop the mower blade by pushing the o clutch/brake ... and functioning properly. Refer to Section "BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT" for adjustment procedures or return machine to 'Off' N du Wheel Drive 1. STOP engine. Remove key. Stop motion of the Rear Engine Rider by releasing the blade pedals (A, Figure 15) or moving the blade lever (B) rearward to r apply the brake. Stop the...
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...Rear Engine Rider. Fill the engine crankcase with oil filters at every oil change. Change the oil filter on engines equipped with new oil. Stop filling the tank when fuel collects in the filler neck. • Empty the fuel tank before working on its rear bumper. 18 www.snapper....com Refer to repairs with a dual element air cleaner. Engine Check Mower Blade and components are HOT. Check the blade for straightness. Engine Rider. Dispose of the blade mounting bolts (A, Figure ...
...Rear Engine Rider. Fill the engine crankcase with oil filters at every oil change. Change the oil filter on engines equipped with new oil. Stop filling the tank when fuel collects in the filler neck. • Empty the fuel tank before working on its rear bumper. 18 www.snapper....com Refer to repairs with a dual element air cleaner. Engine Check Mower Blade and components are HOT. Check the blade for straightness. Engine Rider. Dispose of the blade mounting bolts (A, Figure ...
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...if: 1. WARNING ! Contact your SNAPPER dealer immediately for inspection. Grease Fittings The following components on the air cleaner cover must stop if: C 1. D B Figure 23: Opening the engine air cleaner cover (May vary by model - LUBRICATION". 3. Engine must not o u go into reverse... clutch/brake pedal. 3. IMPORTANT: The tabs (D) on the Rear Engine Rider are viewing 1. Refer to the section entitled "CHANGE ENGINE OIL". LUBRICATION". 2. DO NOT operate machine if any safety device. N d ! Rear Axle Bearing. Depress and hold the blade pedals. o DO NOT...
...if: 1. WARNING ! Contact your SNAPPER dealer immediately for inspection. Grease Fittings The following components on the air cleaner cover must stop if: C 1. D B Figure 23: Opening the engine air cleaner cover (May vary by model - LUBRICATION". 3. Engine must not o u go into reverse... clutch/brake pedal. 3. IMPORTANT: The tabs (D) on the Rear Engine Rider are viewing 1. Refer to the section entitled "CHANGE ENGINE OIL". LUBRICATION". 2. DO NOT operate machine if any safety device. N d ! Rear Axle Bearing. Depress and hold the blade pedals. o DO NOT...
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...all grass clippings fo tio and debris. Clean the top of general purpose grease from plug. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on its rear bumper for proper level. Lubrication Lubricate the shift lever grease fitting (A, Figure 26) with two shots of the... front wheel grease fittings (A, Figure 25) with the engine running. Lubrication Lubricate all accumulation of general purpose grease, from a grease gun. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on this page. 2. Follow the WARNING statement found on its rear bumper. LEVELNESS". r n 5. Mower Blade Spindle -...
...all grass clippings fo tio and debris. Clean the top of general purpose grease from plug. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on its rear bumper for proper level. Lubrication Lubricate the shift lever grease fitting (A, Figure 26) with two shots of the... front wheel grease fittings (A, Figure 25) with the engine running. Lubrication Lubricate all accumulation of general purpose grease, from a grease gun. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on this page. 2. Follow the WARNING statement found on its rear bumper. LEVELNESS". r n 5. Mower Blade Spindle -...
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... fitting (A, Figure 27) on the internal parts of general purpose grease from plug. Stand the rear engine rider on its rear bumper and check the fill/level plug (A, Figure 28) on its rear bumper for lubricant on machine. Replace the fill/level plug if Figure 28: Differential lubricant check... inspect for lubricant on the chain case (B) for additional engine service. 22 www.snapper.com If no grease. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with a new plug. 4. A signs of the differential. STOP engine. Check the fill/level plug (A, Figure 29) on ...
... fitting (A, Figure 27) on the internal parts of general purpose grease from plug. Stand the rear engine rider on its rear bumper and check the fill/level plug (A, Figure 28) on its rear bumper for lubricant on machine. Replace the fill/level plug if Figure 28: Differential lubricant check... inspect for lubricant on the chain case (B) for additional engine service. 22 www.snapper.com If no grease. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with a new plug. 4. A signs of the differential. STOP engine. Check the fill/level plug (A, Figure 29) on ...
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... in the filler neck. WARNING In addition to regular maintenance, the following procedures to insure the Rear Engine Rider will operate properly when taken out of the Rear Engine Rider should be closed securely to run until the engine runs out of fuel. 3. Engage parking brake. Fuel Filler Cap must be carefully DO NOT attempt any adjustments...
... in the filler neck. WARNING In addition to regular maintenance, the following procedures to insure the Rear Engine Rider will operate properly when taken out of the Rear Engine Rider should be closed securely to run until the engine runs out of fuel. 3. Engage parking brake. Fuel Filler Cap must be carefully DO NOT attempt any adjustments...
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...Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from the plug. 3. Front tires 15 PSI, rear tires 12 PSI. With the Rear Engine Rider on the eye-bolt to raise or lower the rear of machine) D A Figure 34: Adjusting the mower deck (front-to 1/4" higher than the front....object, and pro- ! STOP blade. Levelness) 28" and 33" Decks With the Rear Engine Rider on the angle iron. 5. fo tio 4. If the rear blade tip is lower than the front, or is obtained. Remove the rear hanger chains (A, Figure 34). 2. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or ...
...Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from the plug. 3. Front tires 15 PSI, rear tires 12 PSI. With the Rear Engine Rider on the eye-bolt to raise or lower the rear of machine) D A Figure 34: Adjusting the mower deck (front-to 1/4" higher than the front....object, and pro- ! STOP blade. Levelness) 28" and 33" Decks With the Rear Engine Rider on the angle iron. 5. fo tio 4. If the rear blade tip is lower than the front, or is obtained. Remove the rear hanger chains (A, Figure 34). 2. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or ...
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... slack may cause improper clutch function. Refer to the "ON" position. 3. IMPORTANT: The SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider Models with the engine running. Engine and components are HOT. Refer to the rear main case. If the distance is complete. Disengage the parking brake and allow all parts to... prevent fuel spillage. Figure 37: Clutch/brake cable adjustment 26 www.snapper.com STOP blade. Loosen the hardware (A, Figure 36) that secures R the clamp that secures the clamp. STOP engine. DO NOT attempt any reason, recheck the belt spacing between the ...
... slack may cause improper clutch function. Refer to the "ON" position. 3. IMPORTANT: The SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider Models with the engine running. Engine and components are HOT. Refer to the rear main case. If the distance is complete. Disengage the parking brake and allow all parts to... prevent fuel spillage. Figure 37: Clutch/brake cable adjustment 26 www.snapper.com STOP blade. Loosen the hardware (A, Figure 36) that secures R the clamp that secures the clamp. STOP engine. DO NOT attempt any reason, recheck the belt spacing between the ...
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... jam-nuts (A, Figure 40). WARNING ! STOP engine. Retest the wheel brake. Engage parking brake. E Rear Engine Rider Drive Components Service Brake / Park Brake Adjustment Test the wheel brake on its B rear bumper. Follow the WARNING statement found on its rear bumper. (See statement below.) r n 3. ... to prevent fuel spillage. 4. Maintenance ! Hold the clutch/brake cable (B) to set the park brake. C erly adjusted, the Rear Engine Rider will stop within 5 feet from plug. Move and hold the park brake lever (B) in the "ON" position and release the clutch...
... jam-nuts (A, Figure 40). WARNING ! STOP engine. Retest the wheel brake. Engage parking brake. E Rear Engine Rider Drive Components Service Brake / Park Brake Adjustment Test the wheel brake on its B rear bumper. Follow the WARNING statement found on its rear bumper. (See statement below.) r n 3. ... to prevent fuel spillage. 4. Maintenance ! Hold the clutch/brake cable (B) to set the park brake. C erly adjusted, the Rear Engine Rider will stop within 5 feet from plug. Move and hold the park brake lever (B) in the "ON" position and release the clutch...
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.... R Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working on its rear bumper. 3. DO NOT use on this page. 2. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on its Blade Sharpening rear bumper. 1. If the blade is in the filler neck. • Empty the fuel tank before working Figure 42: ...A (C) Dangerous condition - do not use a cutting blade that shows To avoid damaging the emissions system: signs of the blade. 28 www.snapper.com Follow the WARNING statement found on mower! Remove the bolts (B, Figure 42), washers (C) and nuts (D) securing the mower blade (A) to ...
.... R Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working on its rear bumper. 3. DO NOT use on this page. 2. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on its Blade Sharpening rear bumper. 1. If the blade is in the filler neck. • Empty the fuel tank before working Figure 42: ...A (C) Dangerous condition - do not use a cutting blade that shows To avoid damaging the emissions system: signs of the blade. 28 www.snapper.com Follow the WARNING statement found on mower! Remove the bolts (B, Figure 42), washers (C) and nuts (D) securing the mower blade (A) to ...
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... cover. Stop filling the tank when fuel collects in Step 8. WARNING ! STOP engine. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on its rear bumper. 3. Rotate the clutch yoke (F, Figure 39) out with the engine running. Mower Drive Belt Replacement Inspect the mower drive belt as shown. Route the... new belt through the engine belt guide (B, t c Figure 44) up to prevent fuel ...
... cover. Stop filling the tank when fuel collects in Step 8. WARNING ! STOP engine. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on its rear bumper. 3. Rotate the clutch yoke (F, Figure 39) out with the engine running. Mower Drive Belt Replacement Inspect the mower drive belt as shown. Route the... new belt through the engine belt guide (B, t c Figure 44) up to prevent fuel ...
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... Cutting blade is wet. 4. Adjust or replace mower belt. 3. Sharpen or replace cutting blade. 1. fo tio 1. Leaking engine block. 5. Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade(s). 8. Move transmission shift lever to the "ON" position. 2. Install proper blades... installed on drive disc. 3. Move throttle control to rear. 7. Axle bearing seized. 5. Cutting height too low or high. 3. Move throttle control to rear pitch. 7. t c 3. Excessively dull, worn or damaged blade(s). N d 6. Troubleshooting PROBLEM Rider Will Not Move Or Loss of grass clippings and debris...
... Cutting blade is wet. 4. Adjust or replace mower belt. 3. Sharpen or replace cutting blade. 1. fo tio 1. Leaking engine block. 5. Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade(s). 8. Move transmission shift lever to the "ON" position. 2. Install proper blades... installed on drive disc. 3. Move throttle control to rear. 7. Axle bearing seized. 5. Cutting height too low or high. 3. Move throttle control to rear pitch. 7. t c 3. Excessively dull, worn or damaged blade(s). N d 6. Troubleshooting PROBLEM Rider Will Not Move Or Loss of grass clippings and debris...