Snapper IMPORTANT! Before You Start Mowing, Remove the protective cap from the battery terminal

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1.Remove the protective cap from the battery terminal.

2.Fasten the red cable and terminal cover (if equipped) to the positive (+) terminal with the fasteners as shown (Figure 9).

3.Fasten the black cable to the negative (-) terminal with the fasteners as shown.

D

E

C

A

 

B

 

 

F

A

 

H

G

Figure 9: Battery

A - Carriage bolt

B - Wing nut

C - Black cable

D - Positive (+) terminal

E - Red cable

F - Battery

G - Battery tray

H - Terminal cover (Also see ‘H’ in Figure 3)

IMPORTANT! Before You Start Mowing

•Check the engine oil.

•Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.

•Check the air pressure of the tires.

•Check the level of the mower housing.

•Make sure the battery cables are attached.

•Make sure the wire is attached to the spark plug.

WARNING: Before doing any assembly or maintenance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark plug.

NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the location of a part with the operator on the seat.

Operator Presence System (Seat)

The seat has an Operator Presence System to shut off the engine when the operator leaves the seat. This system is not intended for regular use in stopping the engine or the blade(s). Before leaving the seat, move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position, shift to neutral, set the parking brake, and stop the engine.

How To Check The Safety Interlock Switches

To check the function of the safety interlock switches, follow the steps below.

1.Check the blade rotation control switch. Sit in the seat. Depress the clutch/brake pedal. Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position. Turn the ignition switch to the START position. The engine should not start. If the engine starts, the switch is defective and must be replaced.

2.Check the clutch/brake switch. Sit in the seat. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. DO NOT depress the clutch/brake pedal. Turn the ignition switch to the START position. The engine should not start. If the engine starts, the switch is defective and must be replaced.

3.Check the Operator Presence System switch. DO NOT sit in the seat. Depress the clutch/brake pedal. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. Turn the ignition switch to the START position. The engine should not start. If the engine starts, the switch is defective and must be replaced.

4.Check the Reverse Mowing Option (RMO) switch. Sit in the seat. Depress the clutch/brake pedal. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. Start the engine and move the drive control to the reverse

(R) position. With the engine running, move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position. The engine should stop running. If the engine continues to run, the RMO switch is defective and must be replaced.

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Contents Lawn Tractor Series Date Purchased Where to Find Us MowerEngine Table of Contents Do not allow pre-teenage children to operate machine Protection for ChildrenProtection against Tipovers PreparationSafe Handling of Gasoline Towing Ghij International PictorialsParts Bag Contents AssemblyAssembling the Steering Wheel Installing the SeatHow to Install the Battery Cables Maintenance Free BatteryOperator Presence System Seat Remove the protective cap from the battery terminalHow To Check The Safety Interlock Switches IMPORTANT! Before You Start MowingCheck the Level of the Mower Deck How to Prepare the EngineCheck the Tires Features and Controls Operation Using ControlsHow to Use the Throttle Control How to Engage the Blades 42 ModelsDriving and Stopping the Unit How to Engage the Blades 46 & 52 modelsHow to Use the Speed Control Pedal Push the brake pedal How to Use the Cruise ControlHow to Drive in Reverse How to Change DirectionHow to Stop the Unit How to Set the Parking BrakeHow to Change the Cutting Height Mowing How to Transport the UnitHow to Operate the Mower Deck Remove the key to restrict access to the RMO featureHow to Start Operation on a Hill How to Operate the Unit on HillsHow to Stop on a Hill Add Gasoline How to Start the EngineEngine Operation Before Starting the Engine Check the OilUse the left side of the mower deck to trim near an object TipsOperating Tips Mowing and Bagging TipsMaintenance engine Examine blades MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Frequency Maintenance Required CommentsInspection How to Check the MufflerHow to Remove and Install the Blade General RecommendationsHow to Adjust the Blade Rotation Control 42 Models AdjustmentsHow to Sharpen the Blade Blade engage cable adjustment Blade engage cable bracket Blade Brake Check 46 & 52 Models Only How to Check and Adjust the PTO Clutch 46 & 52 ModelsRemove the 1/4 inch 6 mm pin or bolt Figure How to Check and Adjust the Motion Drive BeltBefore you charge the battery, remove the battery How to Remove the BatteryHow to Clean the Battery How to Charge the BatteryLubrication Where to LubricateRemove the mower drive belt from the stack pulley Mower Deck MaintenanceHow to Check the Fuel Filter How to Install the Mower Deck 42 ModelsMower driver belt V Belt guide Stack pulley How to Install the Mower Deck 46 & 52 Models How to Remove the Mower Deck 46 & 52 ModelsHanger rod Q Adjuster arm Remove the gauge wheels Figure How to Adjust the Gauge WheelsHow to Level the Mower Deck Replacing the Motion Drive Belt Loosening adjuster knobs Lift link Adjuster knobsHow to Replace the Mower Drive Belt 42 Models English Remove the primary mower drive belt from the stack pulley How to Replace the Primary Mower Drive Belt 46 & 52 ModelsEnglish Fasten the rear wheel with washer and e-ring How to Install the WheelsHow to Replace the Fuse Storage over 30 days Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingMower blades will not Pedal is depressed When the brake pedal isCorrectly Cut levelProduct Specifications SpecificationsEnglish English Year Limited Warranty Snapper Products Macon Street McDonough, GA

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