Snapper E2512523BVE, E2812523BVE, E2813523BVE, E331523KVE instruction

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.

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SNAPPER PRODUCTS INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 7-2961 (I.R. 6/2/04)

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Snapper E2512523BVE, E2812523BVE, E2813523BVE, E331523KVE important safety instructions Manual No -2961 I.R /2/04

Contents

European Rear Engine Riding Mower Series Manual No -2961 I.R /2/04 Important Safety Instructions Safe Handling of Gasoline Towing Table of Contents Introduction Nomenclature Familiarization Decals / Symbols Lowest OPERATOR’S Seat Adjustment 2.2.1. 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 Cutting Height Adjustment Stopping ENGINE, Wheel DRIVE, Blade 2.4.4. Park BrakeDo not park 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 BrakeBlade Brake Engine Must not Start if Engine should Start ifEngine and Blades Must Stop if Check Engine Lubrication Grease Fittings Battery Fluid Level Clean Mower DeckDo not Overfill Mower Deck Levelness Left Rear Axle Bearing Grease Fitting Service Annually Fuel FilterEvery TWO Years Storage OUT of Season Engine 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 Sharpening Blade Drive Belt Replacement Belt ReplacementBelt Removal 25/28 Decks Battery Battery Removal Battery Installation Battery Service Battery StorageNEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Battery Testing Snapper Rear Engine Rider Accessories Problem Probable Cause StopCorrective Action Loss Of Traction Blades Not CuttingCutting Grass Improperly Subject Service Reference To be Performed Pages MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Maintenance Parts Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of Warranty Manual No -2961 I.R /2/04