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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
EUROPEAN
REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER
SERIES 22
MODEL
E281022BE
E281222BE
E331522KVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E 33 15 22 K V E
EUROPEAN MODEL ENGINE OPTIONS
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE TYPE
ENGINE HP SERIES DESIGNATION
E - European Model 28 - 28” Cutting Deck 10 - 10.0 HP Engine 15 – 15.0 HP Engine B - Briggs Engine V - Overhead
33 – 33” Cutting Deck 12 – 12.0 HP Engine 22 - Series Designation K – Kohler Engi
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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.......................................8-14 Pre
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION STEERING WHEEL OPERATOR’S SEAT FUEL TANK ENGINE SPEED CONTROL TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IGNITION SWITCH DECK LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL OVERRIDE LEVER DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR PARK BRAKE LATCH BLADE BLADE LEVER 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
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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
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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 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, 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 WARNING Check interlock controls for proper function: DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, The engine MUST NOT start if: service or repairs with the engine running. Stop 1. Blade Control is “ON” and/or clutch/brake pedal engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove is released. key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and The engine and blades MUST STOP if: secure away from plug. Engine and components are 2. The operat
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS LEFT REAR (Continued from previous page) AXLE BEARING 3.3.7. FRONT WHEEL BEARING - LUBRICATION GREASE 1. Lubricate front wheel bearings with five shots of FITTING general purpose grease, from grease gun. See Figure 3.6. FRONT WHEEL GREASE FITTING FIGURE 3.7 3.3.9. DIFFERENTIAL/CHAIN CASE - LUBRICATION 1. Stand rear engine rider on its rear bumper and FIGURE 3.6 check the fill/level plug, for cracks and we
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.4 SERVICE - ANNUALLY WARNING 3.4.1. Perform all maintenance as specified in DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, “MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE” Section of this manual. service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove 3.4.2. ENGINE key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and Perform all maintenance as specified in Engine secure away from plug. Engine and components are Owner’s Manual. HOT. Avoid seriou
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.7 REMOVING FUEL TANK WARNING Before removing fuel tank from rear engine rider, DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, move rider outdoors where fumes can be easily service or repairs with the engine running. Stop dissipated. Removal of the tank is accomplished engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove from the left side of the machine by pulling the tank key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and straight up and away from the fuel tank br
