Snapper E281318BE, E331518KVE important safety instructions Manual No -7007 REV , 8/20/99

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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

EUROPEAN

REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER

SERIES 18

MODELS

E281318BE

E331518KVE

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

28

10

18

K

V

 

E

 

 

 

 

 

EUROPEAN MODEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE OPTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CUTTING WIDTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE TYPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE HP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE MODEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERIES DESIGNATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E - European Model

 

28 - 28” Cutting Deck

13 - 13.0 HP Engine

 

18 - Series Designation

B - Briggs Engine

 

V – Over Head Valve

 

 

 

33 - 33” Cutting Deck

15 - 15.0 HP Engine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K - Kohler Engine

 

E - Electric Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 and 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. 4-7007 (REV. 1, 8/20/99)

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Contents Manual No -7007 REV , 8/20/99 European Rear Engine Riding Mower SeriesImportant Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionFamiliarization Decals / Symbols Blade Engaged Position Safety Instruction PRE-START Check List OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment 2.2.1. 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 HoursChange Engine OIL Service Brake / Park Brake Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive BeltBlade Brake Interlock SystemBattery Fluid Level Service Every 25 Operating HoursClean Mower Deck Lubrication Grease FittingsLeft Rear Axle Bearing Grease Fitting Fuel Filter Service AnnuallyEvery TWO Years Storage OUT of SeasonBlade Brake Adjustment Engine Adjustments & RepairFront to Rear Levelness 28, & 33 Decks Mower Deck AdjustmentFront to Rear Levelness 30 Decks Wheel Brake Adjustment Adjustments & RepairChain Case Blade Sharpening Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear LimitsBelt Replacement Blade Drive Belt ReplacementBelt Removal Battery Installation Battery Battery RemovalBattery Storage Battery ServiceBattery Testing NEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from cartonSnapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Stop Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionBlades Not Cutting Loss Of TractionCutting Grass ImproperlyPower LWA Subject Service ReferenceTo be Performed Pages Vibration Max Less ThanMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Maintenance Parts Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyService Notes Service Notes Service Notes European Rear Engine Riding Mower Series