Snapper E2812523BVE, E2512523BVE, E2813523BVE, E331523KVE important safety instructions

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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

EUROPEAN

REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER

SERIES 23

IMPORTANT

Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments. If you have any questions about your Snapper product, contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper, McDonough, GA. 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967).

WARNING

BATTERY POSTS, TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS, CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

WARNING

ENGINE EXHAUST, SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS, AND CERTAIN VEHICLE COMPONENTS CONTAIN OR EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

BRIGGS & STRATTON YARD POWER PRODUCTS GROUP

COPYRIGHT © 2006, BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION

MILWAUKEE, WI, USA. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 7101173 (I.R. 11/17/2006)

TP 100-5244-IR-RE-N

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Contents European Rear Engine Riding Mower Series Important Safety Instructions Safe Handling of Gasoline Towing Table of Contents Introduction NomenclatureFamiliarization Decals / Symbols Reverse Caution Decal Deflector Caution OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment 2.2.1. Front to Rear Adjustment PRE-START Check ListStarting & Operation Engine Electric Start On NextStarting & Operation Engine Manual StartStarting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower Blade Wheel DriveStopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. Engine Mower BladeCutting Height Adjustment Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park BrakeDo not park machine on slopes Reverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism OverrideService After First 5 Hours Change Engine OIL Service Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower BladeService After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive Belt Service Brake / Park BrakeBlade Brake Engine Must not Start if Engine should Start ifEngine and Blades Must Stop if Check Engine Lubrication Grease FittingsBattery Fluid Level Clean Mower DeckDo not Overfill Mower Deck LevelnessLeft Rear Axle Bearing Grease Fitting Service Annually Fuel FilterEvery TWO Years Storage OUT of SeasonEngine Adjustments & Repair Blade Brake AdjustmentClearance Mower Drive Belt Adjustment for 25/28 Decks only Mower Deck Adjustment Brake Cable Chain Case Depress Loosen CLUTCH/BRAKE Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear Limits Blade SharpeningBlade Drive Belt Replacement Belt ReplacementBelt Removal 25/28 DecksBattery Battery Removal Battery InstallationBattery Service Battery StorageNEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Battery TestingSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Problem Probable Cause StopCorrective Action Loss Of Traction Blades Not CuttingCutting Grass ImproperlySubject Service Reference To be Performed PagesGoverned KW @ Power Pressure Hand Body RPM’s Kilowatts Unit Mass Sound VibrationLWA LPA RPM’s DBA E2512523BVE 2900 137Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyEuropean Rear Engine Riding Mower Series