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Operator's Manual
REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER
SERIES 24
Model No.Description
7800784 2811524BV
7800785 2812524BVE
7800786 3014524BVE
7800787 3317524BVE
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Manual No. 7104742 (Rev. ‘-’)
Not for
Reproduction
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Thank You for purchasing this quality-built Snapper product. We’re pleased that you placed your confidence in the Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Snapper product will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with the machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended only for finish cutting of established lawns and is not
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Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Operator Seat Adjustment
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Operator Safety WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects ! that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind and body and must
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Operator Safety Protection against Tipovers Operation (Continued From Previous Column) 1. Mount and dismount machine from left side. Keep clear 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately of discharge opening at all times. STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyone 2. Start engine from operator’s seat, if possible. Make sure enters the area. blades are OFF and parking brake is set. 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and 3. DO NOT leave machine with engi
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Operator Safety Towing Maintenance 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for (Continued From Previous Column) towing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at the hitch 6. Always provide adequate ventilation when running point. engine. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odor- 2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for weight less and deadly poison. limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. 7. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery before 3. DO NOT allow
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Operator Safety Decal Identification Remove Battery - 7101109 Before Starting - 7101112 Amputation and thrown objects hazard � Keep hands and feet away from deck. WARNING � Do not operate mower unless discharge Fire Hazard. Operation of this equipment chute or entire grass catcher is in its proper may create sparks that can start fires around place. 7101110 dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local Danger Thrown Objects - 7101110 fire agencies for l
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Operator Safety 7104796 Reverse Lockout - 7104796 7103219 Parking Brake - 7103219 CAUTION Fire Hazard � Do not overfill tank. � IMPORTANT Empty tank before Use only rechargeable valve regulated (sealed) standing unit on end. 7104797 non-spillable batteries in this product. Battery must be factory approved part or equivalent. Fuel Tank - 7104797 Do not overcharge. Non-Spillable Battery - 7105102 WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Read Operator’s Manual before working with battery. Always we
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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 dealer if you have questions. J I H G F A E B C D Features and Controls A. Engine Speed Control F. Blade Pedal B. Cutting Height Lever G. Blade Lever C. Ignition Switch H. Steering Wheel D. Clutch/Brake Pedal I. Transmission Shift Lever E. Park Brake Latch J. Fuel Tank 9 Not for Reproduction
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Operation Before Starting Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up: 1. Check the tire pressure; add or release air as needed to A bring pressure to 15 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear. 2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 3. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the FULL mark (A, Figure 1). Refer to the engine manual for oil specifications. Figure 2: Fuel filler cap A Operator Sea
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Operation Starting and Operation Engine (Electric Start) A IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to “START”, the engine will turn over, but will not start unless the Clutch/Brake pedal is pressed all the way down, and the Blade Lever is in the “OFF” position. The operator should be in the seat. Start the engine as follows: 1. Move the transmission shift lever to the (N) Neutral position. Refer to the section entitled “Wheel Drive”. IMPORTANT: DO NOT start the engine with the transmissio
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Operation Starting and Operation (Continued) A Engine (Electric Start) (Continued) 8. Should the battery be too weak to start the engine, refer to the Section entitled “Engine (Manual Start)” to manually start the electric start engines. 9. On Model 3317524BVE, the engine is equipped with a fuel shut-off solenoid. If the battery is dead, the engine can be started with the recoil back-up starter if the engine speed control is in the choke position (HOT engine or COLD engine). B Engine (Manual S
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Operation WARNING WARNING ! ! ! ! Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a complete DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade continues to rotate and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards after 3 seconds, the blade brake must be adjusted. Refer to before and while backing. Section “BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT” for adjustment procedures or return machine to an authorized dealer for adjustment. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate machine until
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Operation Mower Blade WARNING ! ! 1. Stop the mower blade by releasing the blade pedals (A, DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running. STOP Figure 15) or moving the blade lever (B) rearward to the Blade. STOP engine. Shift to neutral and engage park brake. “OFF” position. Remove key. B Stopping - Engine, Wheel Drive, Blade Engine 1. Stop the engine by turning the key (A, Figure 13) to the “OFF” position. A Figure 15: Stopping the mower blade A WARNING ! ! Once blade is disengaged, it shou
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Operation Cutting Height Adjustment Stopping - Engine, Wheel Drive, 1. Adjust the cutting height by raising or lowering the deck Blade (Continued) lift lever (A, Figure 18) into the desired height of cut notch (B). Park Brake 1. To set the park brake, press the clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 16) all the way down, slide the park brake latch (B) all the way in to the engaged position, and release the clutch/brake pedal. A detent in the park brake latch will keep the park brake engaged. ! WARNING !
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Operation Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override Reverse Lockout Mechanism 1. Stop the machine. Stop the blade. 2. Depress and hold the Override Lever. Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occur each 3. Depress and hold the Blade Pedals. Release the year. These accidents usually involve unsupervised children. Override Lever. Many times these children have been given rides on the 4. Move the blade lever forward to “ON” position. machine and have been trained to view this potentially dan-
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Maintenance Maintenance Chart TRACTOR AND MOWER ENGINE Every 8 Hours or Daily First 5 Hours Check safety interlock system Change engine oil Clean debris off tractor and mower deck Every 8 Hours or Daily Clean debris from engine compartment Check engine oil level Every 25 Hours or Annually * Every 25 Hours or Annually * Check tire pressure Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner ** Check mower blade stopping time Every 50 Hours or Annually * Check tractor/mower for loose hardware Change engine oi
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Maintenance Service Engine Air Cleaner WARNING ! ! The engine is equipped with a dual element air cleaner. Both DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or the foam pre-cleaner and cartridge require service. Refer to repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. the Engine Manual for recommended service procedures. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine Check Mower Blade and components are HOT. Avoid seri
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Maintenance WARNING ! ! DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine B and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. A Check the Blade Drive Belt The blade drive consists of a single belt from the engine to t
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Maintenance Safety Interlock System Checks Check Engine 1. Change the engine oil. Refer to the section entitled “CHANGE ENGINE OIL”. Refer to the engine manual for ! WARNING ! oil specifications. DO NOT operate machine if any safety interlock or safety 2. Change the air filter: device is not in place and functioning properly. DO NOT � Pull up and rotate the air cleaner latch (A, Figure attempt to defeat, modify or remove any safety device. 23) to remove the air cleaner cover (B). Engine must n
