Rear Engine Riding Mower Series | Snapper 421823BVE, 422023BVE

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

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.

COPYRIGHT © 2005

SNAPPER – A Division of Simplicity Mfg., Inc.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 7073959 (I.R. 5/20/2005)

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Snapper 421823BVE, 422023BVE important safety instructions Rear Engine Riding Mower Series

Contents

Rear Engine Riding Mower Series Important Safety Instructions From Previous Column Safe Handling of Gasoline Towing Table of Contents Introduction Nomenclature OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment Front to Rear Adjustment PRE-START Check List Starting & Operation Engine Electric Start On Next Starting & Operation Engine Manual Start Starting & Operation 2.3.3. Mower Blade Wheel Drive Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.1. Engine Mower Blade Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park Brake Cutting Height AdjustmentDo not park the machine on slopes Reverse Lockout Mechanism Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override Service After First 5 Hours Change Engine OIL Service Engine AIR Cleaner Check Mower Blade Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.4. Check Blade Drive Belt Service Brake / Park BrakeTOP View of Belt Routing Blade Brake Service Every 25 Operating Hours Engine Must not Start ifEngine should Start if Engine and Blades Must Stop if Battery Fluid Level Clean Mower DeckDo not Overfill Mower Deck Levelness Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication From Previous Rear Axle Bearing Lubrication Service Annually EngineFuel Filter Every TWO Years Storage OUT of Season Removing Fuel Tank Engine Adjustments & Repair Mower Drive Belt AdjustmentBlade Brake Adjustment To 3-1/4 Mower Deck Adjustment Mower Deck & Component Adjustments Blade Brake AdjustmentSide To Side Levelness Front to Rear Levelness Service BRAKE/PARK Brake Adjustment Adjustment From Previous Mower Blade Replacement 4.4.1. Blade Wear Limits Blade Sharpening Blade Drive Belt ReplacementBelt Removal Belt Replacement Battery Battery Removal Battery Installation Battery Service Battery StorageNEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Battery Testing Snapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Stop Problem Probable CauseCorrective Action Loss Of Traction Blades Not CuttingCutting Grass Improperly Subject Service Reference To be Performed Pages Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of Warranty Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Snapper Product Registration Form Rear Engine Riding Mower Series