Snapper 20HP, 19HP, 18HP user manual Date Purchased

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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Simplicity and Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your product will provide many years of dependable service.

This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with this machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended to be used and maintained according to the manual for finish cutting of established lawns and is not intended for any other purpose. It is important that you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment.

PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA

Unit Model Number

Unit SERIAL Number

Mower Deck Model Number

Mower Deck SERIAL Number

Dealer Name

Date Purchased

ENGINE REFERENCE DATA

Engine Make

Engine Model

Engine Type/Spec.

Engine Code/Serial Number

See Page 8 for the location of Identification Numbers

DATE PURCHASED

WARNING

Copyright © 2006 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved.

The Simplicity logo is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA.

Contact Information: Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. P.O. Box 997

500 N. Spring St.

Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com

Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

The Snapper logo is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA.

Contact Information: Snapper Products 535 Macon St. McDonough, GA 30253 www.snapper.com

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Contents 18HP Zero-Turn Riders 19HP Zero-Turn Riders20HP Zero-Turn Riders Page Date Purchased Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Operating SafetySlope Operation Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water General Operation Slope Operation Safety Rules and InformationSafe Handling of Gasoline Service & MaintenanceIdentification Numbers CE Models Safety DecalsSafety Decals North American ModelsOperational Safety Checks Safety Interlock SystemNorth American Models only Safety Interlock System Export Models only Safety Interlock SystemServicing Safety IconsNorth American Safety Icons CE Safety IconsControl Functions Features & ControlsTransmission Oil Fill PTO SwitchSeat Adjustment Lever Hour MeterGeneral Operating Safety OperationChecks Before Starting Starting the Engine Stopping the Rider and EnginePushing the Rider by Hand Reverse Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Forward Travel PracticeTurning Practice Turning Around a CornerExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Executing TurnsMower Removal Installation InstallationRemoval Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting MowingMowing Recommendations Height of GrassProper Broadcast Mowing When and How Often to MowMowing Methods Mowing PatternsProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerRegular Maintenance Before Every Spring Each Hours 100 250 Fall UseCheck Transmission Oil Change Transmission Oil Filter Lube Rear Suspension Pivot Under seat LubricationGrease OilServicing the Mower Blades Service Interval Every 10 Hours or As RequiredFuel Filter Engine MaintenanceCheck Tire Pressures Checking / Adding FuelCheck /FILL Transmission OIL Transmission OIL Filter ChangeChange Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number Battery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and CablesStorage Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & ServiceTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & ServiceStreaking Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsSeat Adjustment Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentSeat Position Adjustment Speed Balancing Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Brake Spring Set Collar Locknut Parking Brake AdjustmentSuspension Adjustment Select Models Blade Brake Check PTO Clutch AdjustmentOrient Blades Side-to-Side Mower Deck LevelingRoller BAR Leveling Select Models Mower Belt ReplacementBattery Charging Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementTechnical Manuals SpecificationsPage Product Quick Specs Belts and Blades Tractor19 HP* Kawasaki