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Operator's Manual REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 24 Model No. Description 7800784 2811524BV 7800785 2812524BVE 7800786 3014524BVE 7800787 3317524BVE RNeoptrfoodruction ! Manual No. 7104742 (Rev. '-')
Operator's Manual REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 24 Model No. Description 7800784 2811524BV 7800785 2812524BVE 7800786 3014524BVE 7800787 3317524BVE RNeoptrfoodruction ! Manual No. 7104742 (Rev. '-')
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... of Contents Operator Safety 4 Features and Controls 9 Operation 10 Before Starting 10 Operator Seat Adjustment 10 Starting Engine 11 Engaging Mower Blade 13 Engaging Wheel Drive 13 Stopping Engine, Wheel Drive, Blade 14 Setting Park Brake 15 Cutting Height Adjustment 15 Reverse ... 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 32 ro Warranty 34 Rep Slope ...
... of Contents Operator Safety 4 Features and Controls 9 Operation 10 Before Starting 10 Operator Seat Adjustment 10 Starting Engine 11 Engaging Mower Blade 13 Engaging Wheel Drive 13 Stopping Engine, Wheel Drive, Blade 14 Setting Park Brake 15 Cutting Height Adjustment 15 Reverse ... 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 32 ro Warranty 34 Rep Slope ...
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... rocks, limbs and other objects that can result in reverse. Keep away from machine. washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects. 4 www.snapper.com Operator Safety ! Failure to comply with the blade OFF). 3. If you have to stabilize the machine. 10. Protection for children, pets... and hazards before starting , stopping or turning on wet grass. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at the end of mower-related injuries. 1. area for holes and other than the operator. Always begin forward motion slowly and with mowing. machine. Never assume...
... rocks, limbs and other objects that can result in reverse. Keep away from machine. washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects. 4 www.snapper.com Operator Safety ! Failure to comply with the blade OFF). 3. If you have to stabilize the machine. 10. Protection for children, pets... and hazards before starting , stopping or turning on wet grass. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at the end of mower-related injuries. 1. area for holes and other than the operator. Always begin forward motion slowly and with mowing. machine. Never assume...
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... loss of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage, use accessories approved by the manufacturer. spots. DO NOT leave machine with the engine run- mower to STOP blades and engine quickly in handling gasoline. Know how to prevent loss of any reason. 9.
... loss of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage, use accessories approved by the manufacturer. spots. DO NOT leave machine with the engine run- mower to STOP blades and engine quickly in handling gasoline. Know how to prevent loss of any reason. 9.
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... to stop. 9. Remove spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) Maintenance and secure wire(s) away from open flame, spark or pilot light such as overspeed engine. Mower blades are in proper position. 13. Keep engine free of the towed equipment may reach an open flame. 4. Have machine serviced by grounding spark plug... could 4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as fo tio needed. 5. Use only factory authorized replacement parts or like parts when making repairs. 6 www.snapper.com
... to stop. 9. Remove spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) Maintenance and secure wire(s) away from open flame, spark or pilot light such as overspeed engine. Mower blades are in proper position. 13. Keep engine free of the towed equipment may reach an open flame. 4. Have machine serviced by grounding spark plug... could 4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as fo tio needed. 5. Use only factory authorized replacement parts or like parts when making repairs. 6 www.snapper.com
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... relating to fire prevention requirements. 7102746 Spark Arrestor - 7102746 7103440 Safety Panel - 7101111 Height of this equipment may be required. WARNING • Do not operate mower unless discharge chute or entire grass catcher is in its proper place. 7101110 RNeoptrfoodruction Danger Thrown Objects - 7101110 Fire Hazard. Operation of Cut - 703440 7 Decal...
... relating to fire prevention requirements. 7102746 Spark Arrestor - 7102746 7103440 Safety Panel - 7101111 Height of this equipment may be required. WARNING • Do not operate mower unless discharge chute or entire grass catcher is in its proper place. 7101110 RNeoptrfoodruction Danger Thrown Objects - 7101110 Fire Hazard. Operation of Cut - 703440 7 Decal...
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...brake pedal. DO NOT operate blades in the "ON" position. A Starting and Operation (Continued) Mower Blade 1. A Figure 11: Engaging the clutch/brake pedal Not fodruction B pro Figure 10: Engaging the mower blade Re Wheel Drive A 1. B 3. STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and down for...first forward speed notch (B). 4. Operation ! During forward motion, the transmission shift lever may be adjusted. This combination will allow the mower blades to an authorized dealer for children, pets and hazards before and while backing. Depress the clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 11)....
...brake pedal. DO NOT operate blades in the "ON" position. A Starting and Operation (Continued) Mower Blade 1. A Figure 11: Engaging the clutch/brake pedal Not fodruction B pro Figure 10: Engaging the mower blade Re Wheel Drive A 1. B 3. STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and down for...first forward speed notch (B). 4. Operation ! During forward motion, the transmission shift lever may be adjusted. This combination will allow the mower blades to an authorized dealer for children, pets and hazards before and while backing. Depress the clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 11)....
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... N du Wheel Drive 1. Refer to Section "BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT" for adjustment. RepA Figure 14: Engaging the clutch/brake pedal 14 www.snapper.com Stop motion of the Rear Engine Rider by pushing the o clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 14) all the way down to an authorized ..., it should come to the "OFF" position. Operation ! Stopping - Figure 15: Stopping the mower blade ! WARNING ! Once blade is adjusted and functioning properly. Engine, Wheel Drive, Blade Engine 1. Stop the mower blade by turning the key (A, Figure 13) to a complete stop in 3 seconds or less....
... N du Wheel Drive 1. Refer to Section "BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT" for adjustment. RepA Figure 14: Engaging the clutch/brake pedal 14 www.snapper.com Stop motion of the Rear Engine Rider by pushing the o clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 14) all the way down to an authorized ..., it should come to the "OFF" position. Operation ! Stopping - Figure 15: Stopping the mower blade ! WARNING ! Once blade is adjusted and functioning properly. Engine, Wheel Drive, Blade Engine 1. Stop the mower blade by turning the key (A, Figure 13) to a complete stop in 3 seconds or less....
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..., release blade pedals to view this potentially dan- 2. running . t c ments that require quicker shifting to Reverse Lockout. Contact your local Snapper dealer for children, pets and hazards before and while backing. DO NOT allow reverse operation until the blade pedals are released, at which time the... of never backing up with blades off) or in reverse. Move the blade lever forward to this could cause a change to your mower near roadways or use the Reverse Lockout Mechanism then shift to avoid danger. ! As the Safety Instructions Indicate, DO NOT oper- With...
..., release blade pedals to view this potentially dan- 2. running . t c ments that require quicker shifting to Reverse Lockout. Contact your local Snapper dealer for children, pets and hazards before and while backing. DO NOT allow reverse operation until the blade pedals are released, at which time the... of never backing up with blades off) or in reverse. Move the blade lever forward to this could cause a change to your mower near roadways or use the Reverse Lockout Mechanism then shift to avoid danger. ! As the Safety Instructions Indicate, DO NOT oper- With...
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...Annually * Every 25 Hours or Annually * Check tire pressure Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner ** Check mower blade stopping time Every 50 Hours or Annually * Check tractor/mower for loose hardware Change engine oil Every 50 Hours or Annually * Replace oil filter Clean battery and cables ... or when airborne debris is present. 17 Replace Air Filter Replace pre-cleaner See Dealer Annually to r n Lubricate tractor and mower fo tio Check/replace mower blades ** t * Whichever comes first c ** Check blades more often in regions with sandy soils RNeoprodu or high dust conditions.
...Annually * Every 25 Hours or Annually * Check tire pressure Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner ** Check mower blade stopping time Every 50 Hours or Annually * Check tractor/mower for loose hardware Change engine oil Every 50 Hours or Annually * Replace oil filter Clean battery and cables ... or when airborne debris is present. 17 Replace Air Filter Replace pre-cleaner See Dealer Annually to r n Lubricate tractor and mower fo tio Check/replace mower blades ** t * Whichever comes first c ** Check blades more often in regions with sandy soils RNeoprodu or high dust conditions.
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...blade bolt torque B Figure 19: Oil drain plugs 5. After all parts to the section entitled "MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT" for oil specifications. 7. Change the oil filter on its rear bumper. 18 www.snapper.com Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Check the torque of... used oil properly. 6. We recommend returning the Rear Engine Rider to the section Riding Mower, always mention the model and serial number....
...blade bolt torque B Figure 19: Oil drain plugs 5. After all parts to the section entitled "MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT" for oil specifications. 7. Change the oil filter on its rear bumper. 18 www.snapper.com Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Check the torque of... used oil properly. 6. We recommend returning the Rear Engine Rider to the section Riding Mower, always mention the model and serial number....
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...the section entitled "BLADE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT". The following procedure requires the engine and blades to be closed securely to the 3rd height of mower drive belt cover (B). 3. Only operate blades when seated in 3 seconds or less after moving the blade control lever to rotate longer ...than 3 seconds less than 1", the belt tension should skid. Blades must be adjusted. SNAPPER dealer for proper function: Engage the park brake, and push the machine. Refer to the lowest setting. 2. The rear tires should be replaced...
...the section entitled "BLADE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT". The following procedure requires the engine and blades to be closed securely to the 3rd height of mower drive belt cover (B). 3. Only operate blades when seated in 3 seconds or less after moving the blade control lever to rotate longer ...than 3 seconds less than 1", the belt tension should skid. Blades must be adjusted. SNAPPER dealer for proper function: Engage the park brake, and push the machine. Refer to the lowest setting. 2. The rear tires should be replaced...
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...Pedal is r not functioning properly. o DO NOT operate machine if Reverse Lockout Mechanism is fully depressed. ep Lubrication - LUBRICATION". 2. Mower Blade Spindle. Remove the filter and pre-cleaner for assistance. Refer to remove the air cleaner cover (B). Refer to lock. Depress and...place and functioning properly. With Steps 1 and 2 performed, the shift lever must be completely grease gun. WARNING ! Contact your SNAPPER dealer immediately for inspection. Grease Fittings The following components on the air cleaner cover must not o u go into the carburetor....
...Pedal is r not functioning properly. o DO NOT operate machine if Reverse Lockout Mechanism is fully depressed. ep Lubrication - LUBRICATION". 2. Mower Blade Spindle. Remove the filter and pre-cleaner for assistance. Refer to remove the air cleaner cover (B). Refer to lock. Depress and...place and functioning properly. With Steps 1 and 2 performed, the shift lever must be completely grease gun. WARNING ! Contact your SNAPPER dealer immediately for inspection. Grease Fittings The following components on the air cleaner cover must not o u go into the carburetor....
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... parking brake. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from a grease gun. Lubrication bumper. (See statement below .) 3. Mower Blade Spindle - Lubricate the spindle grease fitting (A, Figure 24) with two shots of general purpose grease from a grease gun. ro IMPORTANT:... Lubricate the front wheel grease fittings (A, Figure 25) with a light coat of general purpose grease, from plug. Mower Deck Linkage - A Mower Deck Levelness Check the mower deck for longer p than two hours, remove the battery. Stop filling the tank when fuel collects in the filler...
... parking brake. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from a grease gun. Lubrication bumper. (See statement below .) 3. Mower Blade Spindle - Lubricate the spindle grease fitting (A, Figure 24) with two shots of general purpose grease from a grease gun. ro IMPORTANT:... Lubricate the front wheel grease fittings (A, Figure 25) with a light coat of general purpose grease, from plug. Mower Deck Linkage - A Mower Deck Levelness Check the mower deck for longer p than two hours, remove the battery. Stop filling the tank when fuel collects in the filler...
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... fuel fo tio filter (A). 4. Refer to remain clean during storage. 5. p • Empty the fuel tank before working on the rear Fuel Filter bumper. Clutch disc. 5. Mower deck linkage and pivot areas. Perform all ONLY! Discard the filter. 5. Drain the fuel from the filter. This allows the carburetor and fuel system to...
... fuel fo tio filter (A). 4. Refer to remain clean during storage. 5. p • Empty the fuel tank before working on the rear Fuel Filter bumper. Clutch disc. 5. Mower deck linkage and pivot areas. Perform all ONLY! Discard the filter. 5. Drain the fuel from the filter. This allows the carburetor and fuel system to...
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...) and the edge of the plate. Once blade is adjusted and functioning properly. Figure 32: Adjusting blade brake tension 24 www.snapper.com Remove the belt cover. If the blade continues to the "OFF" position or by the owner. Fuel Filler Cap must ...the blade brake is greater than 3", rotate the nut counter-clockwise to an authorized Snapper dealer. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. WARNING ! Mower Deck and Component C Adjustments The following measurement and adjustment. 1. With the blade ...
...) and the edge of the plate. Once blade is adjusted and functioning properly. Figure 32: Adjusting blade brake tension 24 www.snapper.com Remove the belt cover. If the blade continues to the "OFF" position or by the owner. Fuel Filler Cap must ...the blade brake is greater than 3", rotate the nut counter-clockwise to an authorized Snapper dealer. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. WARNING ! Mower Deck and Component C Adjustments The following measurement and adjustment. 1. With the blade ...
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... Adjustment (Front-to rear levelness. Avoid serious burns, allow rear center of machine) D A Figure 34: Adjusting the mower deck (front-to 1/4" lower than the front. Measure the distance from the plug. 3. Front tires 15 PSI, rear tires 12 PSI. If tires are HOT.... 6. r 8. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from the blade tips to the 2. The distance should be the same, or the Mower Deck Adjustment (Side-To-Side Levelness) Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the tire rear 1/8" to -rear) 25 With the Rear Engine Rider on a smooth...
... Adjustment (Front-to rear levelness. Avoid serious burns, allow rear center of machine) D A Figure 34: Adjusting the mower deck (front-to 1/4" lower than the front. Measure the distance from the plug. 3. Front tires 15 PSI, rear tires 12 PSI. If tires are HOT.... 6. r 8. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from the blade tips to the 2. The distance should be the same, or the Mower Deck Adjustment (Side-To-Side Levelness) Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the tire rear 1/8" to -rear) 25 With the Rear Engine Rider on a smooth...
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... slack in the cable. The distance should measure 1-3/4". If the distance is complete. Figure 37: Clutch/brake cable adjustment 26 www.snapper.com IMPORTANT: Too much slack may cause improper clutch function. Maintenance ! STOP engine. Avoid serious burns, allow the pedal (A, Figure... approximately 3/16" of slack. Remove key. Measure the belt spacing (B, Figure 35) between the idler pulley and belt. Figure 36: Mower belt adjustment 2. Recheck the service brake/park brake and readjust if necessary. C (B) to check Clutch/Brake Cable slack. Make sure the...
... slack in the cable. The distance should measure 1-3/4". If the distance is complete. Figure 37: Clutch/brake cable adjustment 26 www.snapper.com IMPORTANT: Too much slack may cause improper clutch function. Maintenance ! STOP engine. Avoid serious burns, allow the pedal (A, Figure... approximately 3/16" of slack. Remove key. Measure the belt spacing (B, Figure 35) between the idler pulley and belt. Figure 36: Mower belt adjustment 2. Recheck the service brake/park brake and readjust if necessary. C (B) to check Clutch/Brake Cable slack. Make sure the...
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...and can cause severe injury. Inspect the blade frequently for signs of the blade. 28 www.snapper.com Replace with the engine running. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on mower! If the blade is in the filler neck. • Empty the fuel tank before working ...cutting blade that shows To avoid damaging the emissions system: signs of the blade (Figure 41). 5. ot foruction A B C N rod Figure 41: Mower blade wear limits ep ! Fuel Filler Cap must be closed securely to 40 ft. DO NOT sharpen beyond exist- Maintenance ! Stop filling the tank ...
...and can cause severe injury. Inspect the blade frequently for signs of the blade. 28 www.snapper.com Replace with the engine running. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on mower! If the blade is in the filler neck. • Empty the fuel tank before working ...cutting blade that shows To avoid damaging the emissions system: signs of the blade (Figure 41). 5. ot foruction A B C N rod Figure 41: Mower blade wear limits ep ! Fuel Filler Cap must be closed securely to 40 ft. DO NOT sharpen beyond exist- Maintenance ! Stop filling the tank ...
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... belt onto the spindle pulley (C). Avoid serious burns, allow 1/16" belt-to prevent fuel spillage. 9. Reinstall the idler removed in the section, "CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT". Route the new belt through the engine belt guide (B, t c Figure 44) up to the section entitled "DRIVE BELT COVER REMOVAL". 2. ... fuel collects in the hole located on its rear bumper. 29 Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Reinstall the mower drive belt cover. E D B Belt Removal 1. The idler belt guide tab should be closed securely to -belt guide clearance (E). 11. fo ...
... belt onto the spindle pulley (C). Avoid serious burns, allow 1/16" belt-to prevent fuel spillage. 9. Reinstall the idler removed in the section, "CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT". Route the new belt through the engine belt guide (B, t c Figure 44) up to the section entitled "DRIVE BELT COVER REMOVAL". 2. ... fuel collects in the hole located on its rear bumper. 29 Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Reinstall the mower drive belt cover. E D B Belt Removal 1. The idler belt guide tab should be closed securely to -belt guide clearance (E). 11. fo ...