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... 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 ...
... 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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... and dismount machine from operator's seat, if possible. STOP BLADES and ENGINE and make sure blades have a dust mask, long pants and substantial footwear. mower to prevent neath deck. DO NOT operate machine without entire grass catcher or guards in enclosed vehi- DO NOT start gas powered equipment in place and working.
... and dismount machine from operator's seat, if possible. STOP BLADES and ENGINE and make sure blades have a dust mask, long pants and substantial footwear. mower to prevent neath deck. DO NOT operate machine without entire grass catcher or guards in enclosed vehi- DO NOT start gas powered equipment in place and working.
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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. Decal Identification Operator Safety Remove Battery - 7101109 Before Starting - 7101112 Amputation and thrown objects hazard • Keep hands and feet away from deck. The operator should contact...
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. Decal Identification Operator Safety Remove Battery - 7101109 Before Starting - 7101112 Amputation and thrown objects hazard • Keep hands and feet away from deck. The operator should contact...
Operater's Manual
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... Every 8 Hours or Daily First 5 Hours Check safety interlock system Change engine oil Clean debris off tractor and mower deck Every 8 Hours or Daily Clean debris from engine compartment Check engine oil level Every 25 Hours or 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 Annually Check...
... Every 8 Hours or Daily First 5 Hours Check safety interlock system Change engine oil Clean debris off tractor and mower deck Every 8 Hours or Daily Clean debris from engine compartment Check engine oil level Every 25 Hours or 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 Annually Check...
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... closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. The blade should stop rotating in the operator's seat. Blades must be adjusted. If the measurement is 2. SNAPPER dealer for assistance. * IMPORTANT: The blade drive belt on machine. Refer to the lowest setting. 2. Service Brake / Park Brake 1. Check ... control lever to a complete stop rotating in less than 1". Check the blade brake for signs of Figure 22: Measuring the belt spacing the mower deck. WARNING ! If the blade continues to rotate longer than 3 seconds less than 1", the belt tension should come to the "OFF" position...
... closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. The blade should stop rotating in the operator's seat. Blades must be adjusted. If the measurement is 2. SNAPPER dealer for assistance. * IMPORTANT: The blade drive belt on machine. Refer to the lowest setting. 2. Service Brake / Park Brake 1. Check ... control lever to a complete stop rotating in less than 1". Check the blade brake for signs of Figure 22: Measuring the belt spacing the mower deck. WARNING ! If the blade continues to rotate longer than 3 seconds less than 1", the belt tension should come to the "OFF" position...
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...Avoid serious burns, allow all accumulation of the mower deck, removing all parts to prevent fuel spillage. A Mower Deck Levelness Check the mower deck for longer p than two hours, remove the battery. Adjust as required. Clean Mower Deck Figure 24: Mower blade spindle grease fitting 1. Follow the WARNING ...will be closed securely to cool before standing the machine on machine. Maintenance ! Engine and components are HOT. Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication Lubricate all grass clippings fo tio and debris. Refer to the Section entitled "BATTERY REMOVAL". Carefully...
...Avoid serious burns, allow all accumulation of the mower deck, removing all parts to prevent fuel spillage. A Mower Deck Levelness Check the mower deck for longer p than two hours, remove the battery. Adjust as required. Clean Mower Deck Figure 24: Mower blade spindle grease fitting 1. Follow the WARNING ...will be closed securely to cool before standing the machine on machine. Maintenance ! Engine and components are HOT. Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication Lubricate all grass clippings fo tio and debris. Refer to the Section entitled "BATTERY REMOVAL". Carefully...
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... fuel system for wear or damage. 1. Remove the fuel lines from the fuel tank. 2. grass clippings and debris. 1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. 4. Mower deck linkage and pivot areas. Maintenance ! Start the engine and allow it to remain clean during storage. 5. Install a new fuel filter. ReA Figure 30: Replacing the...
... fuel system for wear or damage. 1. Remove the fuel lines from the fuel tank. 2. grass clippings and debris. 1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. 4. Mower deck linkage and pivot areas. Maintenance ! Start the engine and allow it to remain clean during storage. 5. Install a new fuel filter. ReA Figure 30: Replacing the...
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... 2. B Figure 31: Measuring blade brake clearance 3. If the dimension is less than 3-1/4", rotate the brake adjustment nut (A, Figure 32) clockwise to an authorized Snapper dealer. Maintenance ! WARNING ! Mower Deck and Component C Adjustments The following measurement and adjustment. 1. If the blades take machine immediately to increase + brake tension. If the dimension is greater than...
... 2. B Figure 31: Measuring blade brake clearance 3. If the dimension is less than 3-1/4", rotate the brake adjustment nut (A, Figure 32) clockwise to an authorized Snapper dealer. Maintenance ! WARNING ! Mower Deck and Component C Adjustments The following measurement and adjustment. 1. If the blades take machine immediately to increase + brake tension. If the dimension is greater than...
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...View of left N d side of machine) D A Figure 34: Adjusting the mower deck (front-to the floor. Mower Deck Adjustment (Front-to raise or lower the rear of the deck to - Avoid serious burns, allow rear center of the deck. 3. If the rear blade tip is higher than the front, proceed with ...adjustment. 6. 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 1/4" higher than the front, or is obtained. Move the lift arm...
...View of left N d side of machine) D A Figure 34: Adjusting the mower deck (front-to the floor. Mower Deck Adjustment (Front-to raise or lower the rear of the deck to - Avoid serious burns, allow rear center of the deck. 3. If the rear blade tip is higher than the front, proceed with ...adjustment. 6. 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 1/4" higher than the front, or is obtained. Move the lift arm...
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... IMPORTANT: Too much slack may cause improper clutch function. Pull the front frame forward until the belt spacing, with 33" decks do not require belt tension adjustment. With the blade lever in the third position (middle notch). Figure 37: Clutch/brake cable adjustment... could be necessary to the "ON" position. 3. C (B) to the section entitled "SERVICE BRAKE/PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT". Figure 36: Mower belt adjustment 2. IMPORTANT: The SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider Models with the blade lever "ON", measures 1-1/4". But, if the A front frame assembly clamp is complete, it will...
... IMPORTANT: Too much slack may cause improper clutch function. Pull the front frame forward until the belt spacing, with 33" decks do not require belt tension adjustment. With the blade lever in the third position (middle notch). Figure 37: Clutch/brake cable adjustment... could be necessary to the "ON" position. 3. C (B) to the section entitled "SERVICE BRAKE/PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT". Figure 36: Mower belt adjustment 2. IMPORTANT: The SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider Models with the blade lever "ON", measures 1-1/4". But, if the A front frame assembly clamp is complete, it will...
Operater's Manual
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STOP blade. Tighten the idler pulley bolt securely. 10. Check the mower drive belt tension and adjust if necessary (28" & 30" decks only). Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on machine. IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the emissions system: • Do not overfill the fuel...engine belt guide (B, t c Figure 44) up to the Section entitled "MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT". 12. No du A A C Figure 45: Belt routing for 28 and 30 inch decks E D A pro B B C Re Figure 46: Belt routing for 33 inch decks Figure 44: Engine pulley and belt guide 4. Move the transmission shift lever ...
STOP blade. Tighten the idler pulley bolt securely. 10. Check the mower drive belt tension and adjust if necessary (28" & 30" decks only). Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on machine. IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the emissions system: • Do not overfill the fuel...engine belt guide (B, t c Figure 44) up to the Section entitled "MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT". 12. No du A A C Figure 45: Belt routing for 28 and 30 inch decks E D A pro B B C Re Figure 46: Belt routing for 33 inch decks Figure 44: Engine pulley and belt guide 4. Move the transmission shift lever ...
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... lever in good shape. Adjust rubber drive disc. 3. Move throttle control to "FAST" position. 2. r n 8. Build up of deck. 6. Improper blade installed on drive disc. 3. Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade(s). 8. Adjust tension or replace mower belt. 1. Verify plugs are not cracked & are in the "OFF" position. 2. Axle bearing seized. 5. Insufficient lubrication in...
... lever in good shape. Adjust rubber drive disc. 3. Move throttle control to "FAST" position. 2. r n 8. Build up of deck. 6. Improper blade installed on drive disc. 3. Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade(s). 8. Adjust tension or replace mower belt. 1. Verify plugs are not cracked & are in the "OFF" position. 2. Axle bearing seized. 5. Insufficient lubrication in...
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... RPM; ing, cooling, carburetor, fuel pump, etc.), application limitations, ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity, alti- www.snapper.com ence is affected by, among other things, ambient operating conditions and engine-to , the variety of engine components (air...RPM. Given the wide array of products on which engines are collected with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-05). REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 24 Product Specifications 2811524BV 2812524BVE 3014524BVE 3317524BVE Deck Size (inches) 28 28 30 33 Height of Cut (inches) 1.5 - 4.0 1.5 - 4.0 1.5 - 4.0 1.5 -...
... RPM; ing, cooling, carburetor, fuel pump, etc.), application limitations, ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity, alti- www.snapper.com ence is affected by, among other things, ambient operating conditions and engine-to , the variety of engine components (air...RPM. Given the wide array of products on which engines are collected with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-05). REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 24 Product Specifications 2811524BV 2812524BVE 3014524BVE 3317524BVE Deck Size (inches) 28 28 30 33 Height of Cut (inches) 1.5 - 4.0 1.5 - 4.0 1.5 - 4.0 1.5 -...