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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
EUROPEAN
REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER
SERIES 20
MODELS
E281320BE
E331520KVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E 33 15 20 K V E
EUROPEAN MODEL ENGINE OPTIONS
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE TYPE
ENGINE HP ENGINE MODEL
SERIES DESIGNATION
E - European Model 28 - 28” Cutting Deck 13 - 13.0 HP Engine 20 - Series Designation B - Briggs Engine V – Over Head Valve
33 - 33” Cutting Deck 15 - 15.0 HP Engine K - Kohler Engine E - El
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. 14. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and loads to those you can safely control and attach STOP machine if anyone enters the area. loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade attachment instructions. controls and other safety devic
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................... 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .................................................................... 5-7 Decals / Symbols.........................................................................................................6-7 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.................
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION STEERING FUEL VENT FUEL TANK WHEEL FILLER CAP REAR BUMPER OPERATOR’S SEAT CONTROL PANEL TRANSMISSION (See Inset) SHIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL OVERRIDE LEVER DECK LIFT LEVER DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR MOWER DECK MOWER DRIVE CONTROL PANEL BELT BLADE PEDALS IGNITION SWITCH BLADE LEVER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL PARK BRAKE LEVER FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INT
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Section 1 – FAMILIARIZATION – DECALS / SYMBOLS SERIAL NUMBER 01015 PATENT NUMBERS 2-9470 EUROPEAN NOISE 23009 EUROPEAN COMMUNITY 29776 FUEL CAUTION 29113 WARNING ROTATING BLADE 22841 BATTERY STORAGE 29948 GUARD WARNING DO NOT operate without entire Grass Catcher or Guard in place DEFLECTOR CAUTION DECAL 29839 BATTERY CAUTION 29947 LOWEST HEIGHT OF CUT
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Section 1 – FAMILIARIZATION – DECALS / SYMBOLS BLADE ENGAGED POSITION SAFETY INSTRUCTION 35974 BLADE LEVER POSITION SYMBOLS BLADE DISENGAGED POSITION ENGINE SPEED CONTROL SYMBOLS CHOKE POSITION FAST TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SYMBOLS RABBIT MACHINE FRONT “FAST” PARKING BRAKE SLOW SYMBOL E ENGINE N SPEED NEUTRAL G CONTROL I CLUTCH/BRAKE, N PARKING BRAKE, BLADE OPERATION REVERSE
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.2 OPERATOR’S SEAT ADJUSTMENT Make the following checks and perform the service 2.2.1. FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT required before each start-up. 1. With the engine stopped, loosen the two adjusting 2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed knobs and move seat to desired position. After to bring pressure to 12 psi in front and 12 psi in rear adjustment, tighten knobs securely. If seat does not tires. move after loo
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION TO APPLY 2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) BRAKES, PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to PEDAL ALL THE “START”, the engine will turn over, but will not start WAY DOWN unless the Clutch/Brake pedal is pressed all the way down, the Blade Lever is in the “Off” position (See Figure 2.5). The operator should be in the seat. Start engine as follows: 1. Move transmission shift lever to (N) Neutral positi
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION 5. Move engine speed control to the choke position 2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) (Continued) to start a cold engine. See Figure 2.7. 8. Should the battery be too weak to start the engine, 6. Turn key to “RUN” position. See Figure 2.9. Refer to Section “ENGINE (MANUAL START)” to manually start the electric start engines. 2.3.2. ENGINE (MANUAL START) IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to “RUN”, and the recoil handl
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. complete stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets continues to rotate after 3 seconds, the blade brake and hazards before and while backing. must be adjusted. Refer to Section “BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT” for adjustment procedures or return DEPRESS machine to an authorized SNAPPER dealer for CL
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY WARNING BRAKES, PUSH DO NOT leave machine with the engine running. CLUTCH/BRAKE Stop engine. Stop blade. Shift to neutral. Engage PEDAL ALL THE parking brake. Remove key. WAY DOWN 2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE 2.4.1. ENGINE 1. Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF” position. See Figure 2.13. FIGURE 2.14 BLADE LEVER IN “OFF” POSITION KEY RELEASE BLADE PEDALS FIGURE 2.13 2.4.2. WHEEL DRIVE 1. Stop mo
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 STOPPING - ENGINE, WHEEL DRIVE, BLADE 2.5. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2.4.4. PARK BRAKE 1. Adjust cutting height as desired to any one of six 1. Engage park brake by pushing clutch/brake pedal positions using deck lift lever. When in desired height of cut, release latch, then try to move deck “DOWN” and moving the park brake lever to the “ON” lift lever to ensure lift lever latch is fully engaged. position. While holding the park brake lever “ON”,
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM 2.6.1. Reverse Lockout Mechanism Override 1. Stop machine. Stop blade. Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occur 2. Depress and hold Override Lever. each year. These accidents usually involve 3. Depress and hold Blade Pedals. Release unsupervised children. Many times these children have Override Lever. been given rides on the machine and have been trained 4. Move blade lever forward to “ON” position. to vie
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 5. After all the oil has drained, close the drain and WARNING wipe up any oil that may have spilled. See Figure 3.1. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, Dispose of used oil properly. service or repairs with the engine running. STOP 6. Fill engine crankcase with new oil. Refer to your engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove engine owner’s manual for oil specifications. key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and 7. Change oil filter on
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 28” & 33” MODELS WARNING (Dual Idler System) DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, ENGINE DRIVE PULLEY service or repairs with the engine running. STOP ASSEMBLY engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove SPINDLE PULLEY key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and vent must be closed securely to p
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.3. MOWER DECK LEVELNESS 3.2.8. REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM Check mower deck for proper level. Adjust as required. Check function of Reverse Lockout Mechanism with Refer to Section “MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT – engine off. LEVELNESS”. 1. Depress and hold blade pedals. 2. Depress and hold clutch/brake pedal. 3.3.4. CLEAN MOWER DECK 3. Shift lever must not go into reverse. 1. Follow WARNING statement found on this page. 2. Check fuel level in tank. If over
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE LEFT REAR WARNING AXLE BEARING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, GREASE service or repairs with the engine running. STOP FITTING engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage. 3.3.7. FRONT WHEE
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SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE FUEL TANK WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove HOSE spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from CLAMPS plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to FUEL prevent fuel spillage. FILTER 3. Check fill/level p
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SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.7 REMOVING FUEL TANK Before removing fuel tank from rear engine rider, move rider outdoors where fumes can be easily dissipated. Removal of the tank is accomplished from the left side of the machine by pulling the tank straight up and away from the fuel tank bracket. Holding the fuel tank, remove the fuel filler cap and pour remaining fuel in an approved container. FUEL FILLER CAP FUEL TANK FUEL
