Snapper 1800, 2800, 500, 1700, 2700, 400 manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Safety Rules & Information

2

Identification Numbers

7

Safety Decals

8

Safety Icons

9

Features & Controls

10

Control Functions

10

Parking Brake Function

12

Automatic Controlled Traction

12

Dashboard Display & Functions

13

12 Volt Power Adapter

13

Operating the Tractor

14

Safety Interlock System Tests

14

General Operating Safety

14

Adding Fuel

14

Starting the Engine

15

Stopping the Tractor & Engine

15

Driving the Tractor

15

Mowing

16

Mowing in Reverse

16

Attachment Operation in Reverse

16

Pushing the Tractor by Hand

16

Adjusting Mower Cutting Height

17

Mower Deck Removal & Installation

18

Attaching a Trailer

23

Storage

23

Lift Variations When Using Attachments

24

Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service ...36

Troubleshooting the Tractor

36

Troubleshooting the Mower

37

Battery Charging

38

Seat Adjustment

38

Manual Lift Assist Adjustment

38

Steering Wheel Adjustment

39

Steering Gear Adjustment

39

Brake Adjustment

39

PTO Clutch Adjustment

40

Mower Adjustments

40

Gauge Wheels

41

Transport Height & Ground

 

Following Adjustment (Select Models)

41

Leveling the Mower

42

Mower Belt Replacement

43

PTO Belt Replacement

43

Arbor Drive Belt Replacement

44

Specifications

45

Parts & Accessories

46

NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.

Lawn & Mowing Information

25

How and When to Water Fertilize & Aerate

25

How High to Mow the Grass

25

When and How Often to Mow

26

Proper Mowing Speed

26

Regular Maintenance

27

Maintenance Schedule

27

Check / Clean Oil Cooler

28

Safety Interlock System Check

28

Blade Brake Check

28

PTO Clutch Adjustment Check

28

Engine Maintenance

28

Checking Tire Pressures

29

Battery Maintenance

29

Lubrication

30

Lubricate Rear Axles

31

Servicing the Mower Blades

32

Transmission Identification

33

Transmission Maintenance

33

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Contents Mfg. No. Description 23HP Hydro Tractors Mower Decks25HP Hydro Tractors Mower Decks Mfg. No DescriptionPage Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Slope Operation Safety Rules and InformationGeneral Operation Safety Rules & InformationIgnition System Safe Handling of Gasoline Service & MaintenanceIdentification Numbers CE Identification Tag MarkingsTractor ID Tag Mower ID Tag Decal Cutting Height Decal Transmission Release Safety DecalsSafety Decals Decal Ignition Switch PositionsSafety Icons CE Safety IconsHeadlights Control FunctionsThrottle Control ChokeFeatures & Controls Attachment Lift Control Lever What is Automatic Controlled Traction?Parking Brake Function Automatic Controlled TractionFunctions Volt Power OutletDashboard Display & Functions Display ItemsGeneral Operating Safety Operational Safety ChecksAdding Fuel Driving The Tractor Operating the TractorStarting the Engine Stopping the Tractor & EngineMowing Mowing in ReverseAttachment Operation in Reverse Pushing the Tractor by Hand Adjusting Mower Cutting HeightRemoving the Mower Deck Mower Deck Removal & InstallationInstalling the Mower Deck Simplicity, Massey Ferguson or Agco ModelsUpper Hanger Upper Hole Lift Hook Lower Hole Long Hub Snapper ModelsPivoting Gauge Wheels Select Models Simplicity, Massey Ferguson and Agco ModelsMower Hitch Tractor Hitch Brackets Spring-Loaded Lever Snapper Models Storage Attaching a TrailerLift Variations When Using Attachments Hydraulic Lift ModelsManual Lift Models Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting How and When to WaterFertilize & Aerate How High To Mow the GrassWhen and How Often to Mow Lawn Care & Mowing InformationProper Mowing Speed Before Every Spring Each Hours 100 250 Fall Use Regular MaintenanceRegular Maintenance Size Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Check Tire PressuresLubrication GreaseOil Conquest / 1700 / 2700 / 400 / YT Lubricate Rear Axle ShaftsBlade Removal Servicing the Mower BlabesTransmission Oil Capacity Apx .6 qt 2.5L Transmission MaintenanceK66 Maintenance Transmission IdentificationTransmission Oil Capacity Apx -1/2 qt 4.25L K71 MaintenanceService Interval Every 5 Hours Service Interval After 50 Hrs, Then Every 250 HrsInternal Transmission Filter Service Filter Access Cap Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Adjustment, & ServiceTractor Troubleshooting Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & ServiceBattery Charging Seat AdjustmentManual Lift Assist Adjustment Thicker Spoke Faces Seat Steering Wheel AdjustmentSteering Gear Adjustment Brake AdjustmentMower Adjustments PTO clutch adjustmentGauge Wheels Select Models Transport Height & Ground Following Adjustment Select ModelsLeveling The Mower Side-to-Side, J-Hook Models Locknut Leveling The MowerGap Mower Belt Replacement44 & 50 PTO Belt Replacement To avoid damaging belts, do not PRYArbor Drive Belt Replacement K66 25 HP* Kohler23 HP* Briggs & Stratton K71Technical Manuals Replacement PartsMaintenance Items Optional AccessoriesPage Page