Snapper 3011523BV Features and Controls

Features and Controls

IMPORTANT

The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided

for reference only and may differ from your specific

model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions.

Features and Controls

A. Steering Wheel

B. Engine Speed Control (hidden from view)

C. Ignition Switch

D. Clutch/Brake Pedal

E. Park Brake Latch

F. Blade Pedal

G. Blade Lever

H. Discharge Deflector

I. Override Control

J. Transmission Shift Lever

K. Fuel Tank

Features and Controls

Contents

Main Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 23 Models Page Table of Contents !!WARNING Important Operator Safety Instructions Protection for Children Preparation Important Operator Safety Instructions (Continued) Safe Handling of Gasoline Operation Important Operator Safety Instructions (Continued) Towing Maintenance Features and Controls Pre-Start Check List Operator Seat Adjustment Figure 2: Fuel filler cap Figure 3: Operator seat adjustment located at the rear of the seat. Starting and Operation Engine (Electric Start) Figure 7: Ignition key Figure 6: Engine speed control Figure 5: Engaging the clutch/brake pedal Starting and Operation (Continued) Engine (Electric Start) (Continued) Figure 9: Key Figure 8: Setting the park brake Engine (Manual Start) Starting and Operation (Continued) Mower Blade Figure 12: Transmission shift lever Figure 11: Engaging the clutch/brake pedal Figure 10: Engaging the mower blade Page Stopping - Engine, Wheel Drive, Blade (Continued) Park Brake Figure 16: Setting the park brake Figure 18: Cutting height adjustment Figure 17: Releasing the park brake Reverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override DANGER Introduction Change Engine Oil Service Engine Air Cleaner Check Mower Blade Maintenance Check the Blade Drive Belt Figure 22: Measuring the belt spacing Blade Brake Figure 21: Removing the drive belt cover Service Brake / Park Brake Safety Interlock System Checks Reverse Lockout Mechanism (Briggs engine shown) Figure 23: Opening the engine air cleaner cover Lubrication Grease Fittings Battery Fluid Level Mower Deck Levelness Figure 26: Shift lever grease fitting Figure 25: Front wheel grease fitting Clean Mower Deck Rear Axle Bearing - Lubrication Figure 28: Differential lubricant check Figure 29: Chain case lubricant check Figure 27: Rear axle grease fitting Differential / Chain Case - Lubrication Service - Annually Engine Figure 30: Replacing the fuel filter Figure 31: Removing the fuel tank Fuel Filter Every Two Years Engine Adjustments and Repair Mower Deck and Component Adjustments Figure 33: Adjusting blade brake tension Blade Brake Adjustment Figure 32: Measuring blade brake clearance Mower Deck Adjustment (Side-To-Side Levelness) Mower Deck Adjustment (Front-to-Rear Levelness) (View of left lift arm from right side of machine) Mower Drive Belt Adjustment (For 28 & 30 Decks Only) Figure 37: Mower belt adjustment Figure 36: Measuring the belt spacing Figure 38: Clutch/brake cable adjustment Rear Engine Rider Drive Components Service Brake / Park Brake Adjustment Figure 39: Setting the park brake Figure 41: Brake cable adjusting nuts are noted for reference purposes only. Mower Blade Replacement Blade Wear Limits Figure 42: Mower blade wear limits Figure 44: Sharpening the mower blade Blade Sharpening Mower Drive Belt Replacement Belt Removal Figure 46: Belt routing for 28 and 30 inch decks Figure 45: Engine pulley and belt guide Belt Replacement Battery Battery Removal Figure 49: Connecting the battery Figure 48: Removing the battery cover Battery Installation ! ! WARNING Snapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Part No. Description of Kit Models Used on Battery Testing (Continued) * WARNING Service Schedule Maintenance/Replacement Parts Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (Continued) 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Page Page Page Page Page REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 23