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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
TRANSAXLE DRIVE
WALK-BEHIND MOWER
MOWERUNITMODEL
SFH13320KW
Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your WALK BEHIND, read this manual carefully
and pay particular attention to the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on pages 1 - 3. Remember that all
power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use
in accordance with the operating instructions and common sense!
McDonough, GA 30253 USA
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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) 11. Protect yourself when mowing and wear appropriate 3. Stop Blades when crossing gravel drive, walks, and clothing including safety glasses, long pants, ear under any conditions where thrown objects might be protection, hardhat and substantial footwear with a hazard. good traction. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry 4. DO NOT raise deck with the blades running. may ge
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE 1. Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. 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. Clean grass and debris from engine, mufflers,
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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .........................1-3 Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......16 Troubleshooting the Mower...................................16 Table of Contents ................................................5 Troubleshooting the Mower Deck..........................17 Features & Controls............................................6 Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................18 Control Functions.....................................
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Features & Controls Please take a moment and familiarize your- self with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you will better under- stand the safety and operating instructions A provided in this manual. F A B D E Figure 1. Control Locations A. Motion Control Levers B. Engine Ignition Switch C. Throttle Control D. Choke Control E. PTO Engagement Switch F. Operator Presence / Parking Brake Handles G. Cutting Height Adjust Handle C H. Fuel Tank Cap F H G CONTROL FUNCTIONS The
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Features & Controls E. PTO Engagement Switch SAFETY The PTO Engagement Switch engages and disengages the mower blades. INTERLOCK SYSTEM To engage the mower blades, pull up on the switch. To disengage the mower blades, push down on the switch. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and When the PTO engagement lever or switch is in the other safety devices. These safety systems are present Engaged position, the Engine Kill system is activated. for your safety, do not attempt to bypa
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Features & Controls SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic Decal - Dash Panel knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effec- Part No. 5049066 tively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to remind you of this important
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Operating the Walk Behind Mower GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY STARTING THE ENGINE Before first time operation: Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged. Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Set the engine throttle control to FAST throttle posi- Operation sections before attempting to operate this tion. Then fully close the choke by pulling the knob machine. OUT fully. Become familiar with all of the controls and how to NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. stop the unit. I
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Operating the Walk Behind Mower OPERATING ON A SLOPE MOWING While it is not recommended, traveling up and down Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged. slopes may be required from time to time. These guide Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). lines are listed for your safety. Set the throttle control to FULL. Traveling Up a Slope Grasp the operator presence / parking brake handles Since the hill climbing ability of the machine will probably and the handle bar grips at the same time
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Operating the Walk Behind Mower STORAGE WARNING Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled, so never store the
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Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by multiplying the time it takes to do one job by the number of times you’ve done the job, or you can install an hour meter. See Before Before Every Every Every Spring SAFETY ITEMS Page First Use Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours & Fall Check Safety Interl
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Regular Maintenance CHECKING / ADDING FUEL WARNING To add fuel: Gasoline is highly flammable and must be Remove the fuel cap. handled with care. Never fill the tank when the Fill the tank. engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not Do not overfill. Leave approximately 1” of room in the allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills. for specific fuel recommendations. Install and hand ti
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Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points. Grease: Oil: front caster wheel axles operator presence / parking brake handle pivot front caster wheel pivots ground speed control lever pivots ground speed control shaft pivot discharge chute pivots cutting height adjust handle pivots deck lift pivots Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where apply grease to moving parts wh
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Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps. To remove blade for sharpening, use a 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft while removing the blade mounting bolt with a 15/16” wrench (Figure 6). Use a file to sharpen blade to fine edge. Remove all nicks and dents in blade edge. If blade is severely damaged, it should be replaced. Balance the blade as shown in Figure 7. Center
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Troubleshooting Adjustments & Service TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use the tractor or mower only when the engine is may eventually require that service be performed to stopped and the parking brake engaged. allow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common Always remove the ignition key, disconnect the prob
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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER DECK PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Mower drive belt slips 1. Clutch is out of adjustment. 1. See PTO CLutch Adjustment Section. or fails to drive. 2. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. 2. Clean as required. 3. Idler pulley spring broken or not 3. Repair or replace as needed. properly attached. 4. Belt stretched or worn. 4. Replace drive belt. 5. Mower drive belt broken. 5. Replace drive belt. Mower cut is uneven. 1. Mower not leveled properly.
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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height can be adjusted within two different ranges. The High Range covers 4-1/2” - 2-1/2” (11,4 - 6,4cm) and the Low Range covers 3-1/2” - 1-1/2” (8,9 - 3,8cm). See Figure 9 for deck height indicator. Before adjusting the cutting height, you must first deter- mine the average cutting height. Depending on the range you plan to use, it may be necessary to adjust the deck lift pivot locations and the pulley spacer positions
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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT To Level the Mower Deck: 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. 2. Raise the mower deck until it reaches the upper stop. 3A.If the mower deck is in the HIGH RANGE, place 2 x 4 blocks under the outside edges of the mower deck with the 3-1/2” sides being vertical. Place a 1/8” (3mm) thick spacer on top of the rear 2 x 4 blocks. (See Figure 13) 3B.If the mower deck is in the LOW RANGE, place 2 x 4 blocks under the outside edges of th
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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT A Mower Deck Drive Belt: 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. 2. Remove the mower deck shield. 3. Push the idler arm towards the left-hand side of the machine to release the spring tension on the drive belt. (See Figure 15) 4. Slide the drive belt over the edge of the idler pulley B (A). Release the idler arm. C 5. Remove the old belt and replace with a new one. Make sure the V-side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves. 6.
