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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
EUROPEAN
REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER
SERIES 23
MODEL
E251023BVE
E281223BVE
E281323BVE
E331523KVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E 33 15 23 K V E
EUROPEAN MODEL ENGINE OPTIONS
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE TYPE
ENGINE HP SERIES DESIGNATION
E – European 25 – 25” Cutting Deck 10 – 10.0 hp 15 – 15.0 HP 23 – Series B - Briggs Engine V – Overhead Valve
Model 28 - 28” Cutting Deck 12 - 12.0 HP Designation K – Kohler E
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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 (Continued From Previous Page) OPERATION 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. 1. Mount and dismount machine from left side. Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and 2. Start engine from operator's seat, if possible. STOP machine if anyone enters the area. Make sure blades are OFF and parking brake is 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade set. controls and other safety devices frequently for 3. DO NOT leave machine with e
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE 1. DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure. Store fuel container out of the reach of children in a well ventilated, unoccupied building. 2. Keep engine free of grass, leaves or excess grease to reduce fire hazard and engine
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION....................................................................................6-8 Decals / Symbols.........................................................................................................7-8 SECTION
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION STEERING WHEEL FUEL TANK ENGINE SPEED TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFT LEVER IGNITION SWITCH CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARK BRAKE LATCH OVERRIDE CONTROL DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR BLADE LEVER BLADE PEDALS FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the The nomenclature drawing above, Figure 1.1, shows the SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider. Its purpose, aside from essential parts of the SNAPPER Rear Engin
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Section 1 – FAMILIARIZATION – DECALS / SYMBOLS KEY SWITCH BLADE ENGAGED ON POSITION POSITION SYMBOLS “ON” START ENGINE OFF BLADE LEVER POSITION SYMBOLS BLADE DISENGAGED POSITION “OFF” ENGINE SPEED CONTROL SYMBOLS EUROPEAN COMMUNITY 29776 CHOKE POSITION GUARD WARNING 29784 RABBIT DO NOT operate without entire Grass “FAST” Catcher or Guard in place ENGINE SPEED EUROPEAN NOISE CONTROL
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Section 1 – FAMILIARIZATION – DECALS / SYMBOLS LOWEST TRACTION HEIGHT OF CLUTCH CUT BATTERY CAUTION DECAL - 15691 PARK BRAKE HIGHEST CLUTCH/BRAKE HEIGHT OF DECAL - 2-8514 CUT HEIGHT OF CUT DECAL - 46218 AUTOMATIC BLADE STOP DECAL - 24072 BATTERY STORAGE DECAL - 29948 SAFETY INSTRUCTION DECAL - 35974 BATTERY CAUTION DECAL - 29947 CLUTCH/BRAKE, FAST TRANSMISSION SHIFT P
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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. 2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed 1. With the engine stopped, loosen the two adjusting to bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear knobs and move seat to desired position. After tires. adjustment, tighten knobs securely. If seat does not 2.1.2. Check
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STARTING & OPERATION TO START ENGINE, 2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to PEDAL ALL THE WAY “START”, the engine will turn over, but will not start 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 position
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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 2.6 8. Should the battery be too weak to start the engine, 6. Turn key to “ON” 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 “ON”, and the recoil handle i
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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 DEPRESS ADJUSTMENT” for adjustment procedures or return CLUTCH/BRAKE machine to an authorized SNAPPER deal
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT leave machine with engine running. Stop CLUTCH/BRAKE engine. Stop blade. Shift to neutral. Engage parking PEDAL brake. Remove key. 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. TURN TO “OFF” POSITION PARK BRAKE LATCH SHOWN ENGAGED KEY FIGURE 2.14 BLADE LEVER IN “OFF” POSITION FIGURE 2.13 RELEASE BLADE 2.4.2. WHEEL DRIVE PED
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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 1. Engage park brake by pushing clutch/brake pedal five positions using deck lift lever. Move deck lift lever up or down to desired cutting height and then “DOWN” and moving the park brake latch to the move over to secure in the height of cut notch. “ENGAGED” position. While holding the park brake latch “ENGA
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 REVERSE LOCKOUT MECHANISM 1. Stop machine. Stop blade. 2. Depress and hold Override Lever. Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occur 3. Depress and hold Blade Pedals. Release each year. These accidents usually involve Override Lever. unsupervised children. Many times these children have 4. Move blade lever forward to “ON” position. been given rides on the machine and have been trained to view this potentially dangerous piece of mac
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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, service Dispose of used oil properly. or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop 6. Fill engine crankcase with new oil. Refer to your blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove engine owner’s manual for oil specifications. spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug.
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE or slack it must be replaced. Refer to Section “BLADE WARNING DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT”. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, ENGINE service or repairs with the engine running. Stop PULLEY 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 sec
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.7. INTERLOCK SYSTEM IMPORTANT: When cover is removed, you are Check interlock controls for proper function: viewing the carburetor side of the air filter, which will The engine MUST NOT start if: appear clean. Remove filter and pre-cleaner for inspection. 1. Blade Control is “ON” and/or clutch/brake pedal is released. BRIGGS ENGINE SHOWN AIR CLEANER The engine and blades MUST STOP if: LATCH 2. The operator leaves the operator position with Blade
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS SPINDLE (Continued from previous page) GREASE FITTING 3.3.2. BATTERY FLUID LEVEL 1. Remove battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY REMOVAL”. 2. Remove battery caps. Check fluid level. 3. Add water only to bring fluid to proper level – DO NOT OVERFILL. 4. Reinstall battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY INSTALLATION”. 3.3.3. MOWER DECK LEVELNESS Check mower deck for proper level. Adjust as required. Refer to Section “MOW
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 2. To check lubricant, remove fill/level plug and WARNING visually inspect for lubricant on the internal parts of the DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, differential. If no lubricant is visible on the internal service or repairs with the engine running. Stop parts of the differential, add “SNAPPER Transmission” engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove grease as needed. See Figure 3.9. key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure a
