Snapper 421618BVE important safety instructions Rear Engine Riding Mower Series

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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 18

MODEL

421618BVE

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

 

 

 

 

 

42

 

16

 

18

 

B

V

 

E

 

 

 

 

 

CUTTING WIDTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE OPTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE HP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE TYPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERIES DESIGNATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE MODEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

42 - 42” Cutting Deck

16 - 16.0 HP Engine

 

18 - Series

 

 

 

B - Briggs Engine

 

V - Over Head Valve

E - Electric Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your REAR ENGINE RIDER, read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on Pages 2 & 3. Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance with the operating instructions and common sense!

COPYRIGHT © 1999

SNAPPER INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 4-7042 (REV. 1, 8/20/99)

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Contents Manual No -7042 REV , 8/20/99 Rear Engine Riding Mower SeriesImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Introduction Control PanelNomenclature PRE-START Check List OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear AdjustmentOn Next Starting & Operation Engine Electric StartEngine Electric Start Starting & OperationEngine Manual Start Wheel Drive Starting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower BladeMower Blade Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. EngineStopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park Brake Cutting Height AdjustmentDo not park the machine on slopes Service Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower Blade Service After First 5 HoursAdjusting Mower Blade Change Engine OILService Brake / Park Brake Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive BeltTOP View of Belt Routing Blade BrakeBattery Fluid Level Service Every 25 Operating HoursClean Mower Deck Lubrication Grease FittingsService Annually Service Every 25 Operating Hours from previousEngine Fuel FilterStorage OUT of Season Every TWO YearsRemoving Fuel Tank Mower Drive Belt Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairBlade Brake Adjustment Side To Side Levelness Mower Deck AdjustmentFront to Rear Levelness Wheel Brake Adjustment Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear Limits Blade Sharpening Blade Drive Belt ReplacementBelt Removal Belt Replacement Battery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Storage Battery ServiceNEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Battery TestingSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Stop Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionBlades Not Cutting Loss Of TractionCutting Grass ImproperlyTo be Performed Pages Subject Service ReferenceDisclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Service Notes Rear Engine Riding Mower Series