Snapper 18HP, 19HP manual

Contents

Main OPERATORS MANUAL Table of Contents Troubleshooting,Adjustments & Service .......21 NOTE:In this manual, left and right are referred to as seen from the operating position. Operation ...........................................................10 Regular Maintenance ........................................16 Safety Rules & Information TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE Safety Rules and Information CHILDREN EMISSIONS IGNITION SYSTEM SLOPE OPERATION Safety Rules and Information SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Identification Numbers Identification Numbers NOTE:For location of engine identification numbers, refer to the engine owners manual. SSAAMMPPLLEE SSAAMMPPLLEE North American Models CE Models CE IDENTIFICATION TAG MARKINGS Safety Decals SAFETY DECALS CE MODELS NORTH AMERICAN MODELS ALL MODELS Safety Icons & Interlock System SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Operational SAFETY Checks SAFETY ICONS Features & Controls Ground Speed Levers Throttle Control Choke CONTROL FUNCTIONS Features & Controls Ignition Switch Hour Meter / Maintenance Reminder PTO Switch Transmission Oil Fill Operation GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE STARTING STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE:A war m engine may not require choking. STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE MOWING PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND BASIC DRIVING Forward Travel Practice Reverse Travel Practice Smooth Travel ADVANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place 10 ATTACHING A TRAILER MOWER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION NOTE:Perform mower installation and removal on a hard flat surface such as a concrete floor. Removal Installation Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES LUBRICATION SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES CHECK TIRE PRESSURES CHECKING / ADDING FUEL NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations. FUEL FILTER ENGINE MAINTENANCE TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER CHANGE BATTERY MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Battery and Cables STORAGE Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER 22 Rider Troubleshooting Continued. TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY SEAT ADJUSTMENTS Seat Position Adjustment Seat Spring Adjustment GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ROLLER BAR ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT 2" 3/16" PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Brake Adjustment FRONT SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT (SELECT MODELS) PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT BLADE BRAKE CHECK MOWER DECK LEVELING ROLLER BAR LEVELING (If Equipped) HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT BATTERY CHARGING MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT MOWER BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT To avoid damaging belts,DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS. Specifications ENGINE: 18 HP* Kohler 20 HP* Briggs & Stratton CHASSIS: Parts & Accessories REPLACEMENT PARTS TECHNICAL MANUALS MAINTENANCE ITEMS Lawn Care & Mowing Information HOW AND WHEN TO WATER, FERTILIZE & AERATE 1/3 HOW HIGH TO MOW THE GRASS Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting Lawn Care & Mowing Information WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW PROPER MOWING SPEED