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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER
SERIES 18
MODELS
281318BE
301318BE
3314518BVE
331518KVE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
33 145 18 B V E
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE OPTIONS
ENGINE HP ENGINE TYPE
SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE MODEL
28 - 28” Cutting Deck 13 - 13.0 HP Engine 18 - Series Designation B - Briggs Engine V - Over Head E - Electric Start
30 - 30” Cutting Deck 145 - 14.5 HP Engine K - Kohler Engine Valve
33 - 33” Cutti
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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 devi
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................... 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ....................................................................... 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................. 6-11 Pre-start Checklist ..................................................................
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION STEERING WHEEL FUEL VENT FILLER FUEL CAP TANK REAR OPERATOR’S SEAT BUMPER CONTROL PANEL (See Insert) TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL DECK LIFT LEVER DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR MOWER DECK BLADE CONTROL PANEL LEVER MOWER IGNITION BELT SWITCH COVER ENGINE BLADE SPEED PEDALS CONTROL PARK BRAKE LEVER FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the The nomenclature dra
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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 2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to TO APPLY BRAKES, PUSH “START”, the engine will turn over, but will not start CLUTCH/BRAKE unless the Clutch/Brake pedal is pressed all the way PEDAL ALL THE down, the Blade Lever is in the “OFF” position (See WAY DOWN Figure 2.5). The operator should be in the seat. Start engine as follows: 1. Move transmission shift lever to (N) Neutral positio
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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. 9. On Model 331418BVE, the engine is equipped with KEY a fuel shut-off solenoid. If the battery is dead, t
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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 machine to an authorized SNAPPER dealer for adjustment. DO
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY WARNING BRAKES, PUSH DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running. CLUTCH/BRAKE STOP Blade. STOP engine. Shift to neutral and PEDAL ALL THE engage park 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. RUN OFF START FIGURE 2.14 KEY BLADE LEVER IN “OFF” POSITION RELEASE BLADE PEDALS FIGURE 2.13 2.4.2. WHEEL
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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 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” , 30” & 33” MODELS WARNING SPINDLE (Dual Idler System) ENGINE DRIVE DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, PULLEY PULLEY ASSEMBLY 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 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
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2.8. LUBRICATION – GREASE FITTINGS The following components on the Rear Engine IMPORTANT: If the Rear Engine Rider will be on its Rider are equipped with grease fittings and rear bumper for longer than two hours, remove the require periodic lubrication. Apply General battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY REMOVAL”. Purpose grease (NLGI No.2) with a grease gun. 1. Front Wheel Bearings. Refer to Section 3.3.6. MOWER DECK LINKAGE - LUBRICATION “FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS DIFFERENTIAL 3.3.8. REAR AXLE BEARING - LUBRICATION 1. The left rear axle bearing on 28” and 30” machines requires three shots of general purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.7. NOTE: Some models are equipped with a pre- lubricated sealed bearing and require no additional FILL/LEVEL lubrication. PLUG P.N. 1-1024 2. The right rear axle bearing is lubricated by the differential lubricant and requires no greas
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.4 SERVICE - ANNUALLY WARNING 3.4.1. ENGINE DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service 1. Perform all maintenance as specified in or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop “MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE” Section of this manual. blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove 3.4.2. FUEL FILTER spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from Service fuel filter as instructed below, on COLD plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, DO NOT operate machine until blade brake is service or repairs with the engine running. Stop adjusted and functioning properly. If blade stop time engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove can not be achieved with the adjustment procedure key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and described above, take machine immediately to an secure away from plug. Engine and components are au
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 7. Turn eccentric “UP” or “DOWN” as required until WARNING blade tips are within 1/8” of each other. See Figure DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, 4.3. service or repairs with the engine running. STOP 8. Tighten shoulder bolt loosened in Step 6. engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove 9. Readjust rear hanger chain pivots to align with key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and holes in support brackets. secure away from plug. En
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.3.1 WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING Test the wheel brake on a dry concrete surface. DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, When properly adjusted, the Rear Engine Rider will service or repairs with the engine running. STOP stop within 5 feet from fastest speed. If stopping engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove distance is more than 5 feet, the wheel brake key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and should be adjusted as follow
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 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 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. 4.3.1 WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
