Snapper 281023BVE User Manual REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER Manuals And Guides L0808013
SNAPPER Lawn, Riding Mower Rear Engine Manual L0808013 SNAPPER Lawn, Riding Mower Rear Engine Owner's Manual, SNAPPER Lawn, Riding Mower Rear Engine installation guides
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING SLIDE FRONT END ASSMBLY 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. 4.2.4. LOOSEN HARDWARE MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (FOR 28" & 30" DECKS ONLY) 1. Remove mower drive belt cover. Refer to Section "CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT". 2. Move blade lever up and over to the "ON" position. 3. Place deck cutting height in the 3rd position. Measure the belt spacing between idler pulley and belt. The distance should measure 1-1/4" but no less than 1". See Figure 4.5. F LOOSEN HARDWARE AND SLIDE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY FORWARD TO OBTAIN THE DESIRED BELT TENSION MEASUREMENT FIGURE 4.6 12. Peel back the rubber clutch/brake pedal pad and push one ferrule through hole in pedal to attain slack in cable. See Figure 4.7. Recheck cable for the approximate 3/16" of slack. Replace pedal pad when adjustment is complete. 1-I/4" y_-= IMPORTANT: Too much slack may cause improper clutching and braking could be affected. Too little slack may cause improper clutch function. Recheck service brake/park brake and readjust if necessary. Refer to Section "SERVICE BRAKE/PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT". l SPINDLE PULLEY ENGINE DRIVE IDLER PULLEY PEEL BACK PEDAL PAD. PUSH ONEFERRULETHROUGH PEDAL. RECHECK CABLE SLACK PULLEY ASSEMBLY FIGURE 4.5 FERRULE_ 4. If the distance is less than 1", adjust belt tension. 5. Move blade lever to the "OFF" position. 6. Loosen hardware that secures the clamp that anchors the front frame assembly to the rear main case. See Figure 4.6. 7. Pull front frame forward until belt spacing, with blade lever "ON", measures 1-1/4". 8. Retighten hardware that secures clamp. Make sure hardware is tightened securely. IMPORTANT: The SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider Models with 33" decks do not require belt tension adjustment. But, if front frame assembly clamp is loosened for any reason, recheck belt spacing between idler pulley and belt. With blade lever in the "ON" position, the distance should measure 1-3/4". 9. When belt adjustment is complete it will be necessary to check Clutch/Brake Cable slack. 10. Disengage parking brake and allow pedal to remain in the engaged wheel drive (Up) position. See Figure 4.7. 11. Clutch/Brake Cable should have approximately 3/16" of slack. If the cable does not have slack adjustment of cable must be performed. \ PEDAL IS SHOWN IN THE ENGAGED OR UP POSITION FERRULE js y FIGURE 4.7 21 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 6. If measurement is not 3/4", loosen the two jamnuts. See Figure 4.10. Hold the clutch/brake cable to the chain case bracket. 7. Adjust cable up or down using the jam-nuts to obtain a distance of 314"between end of clutch/brake cable (adjustment shown in inset of Figure 4.9) and bottom of housing. See Figure 4.9. 8. After adjustment is complete, securely tighten cable jam-nuts. 9. Retest wheel brake. 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. CHAIN 4.3 REAR ENGINE RIDER DRIVE COMPONENTS Your Snapper rider is equipped with a patented smooth start clutch. The clutch should operate smoothly and provide ample traction. If problems are experienced, contact your Snapper dealer for repair. 4.3.1 SERVICE BRAKE/PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Test the wheel brake on a dry concrete surface. When properly adjusted, the Rear Engine Rider will stop within 5 feet from fastest speed. If stopping distance is more than 5 feet, the wheel brake should be adjusted as follows: 1. Follow WARNING statement found on this page. Check fuel level in tank. Refer to Section "REMOVING FUEL TANK". If over 3/4 full, remove tank. CABLE HOUSING HOUSING CABLE EYE COTTER PIN 2. If 3/4 or less, proceed to next step. 3. Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper. 4. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down. Move and hold the park brake lever in the "ON" position and release the clutch/brake pedal to lock the park brake. See Figure 4.8. COTTER PIN FIGURE 4.9 CHAIN BRAKE CABLE \ LOOSEN JAM NUTS CLUTCH/BRAKE / DEPRESS OVE BRAKE LATCH OVER TO LOCK FIGURE 4.10 FIGURE 4.8 5. Measure clutch/brake Measurement 4.9. the distance between end of cable and bottom of housing. should be 314". See inset of Figure 22 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5. Inspect condition of blade. See Figure 4.11. 6. If blade is in good condition, sharpen at 22 to 28 degrees. DO NOT sharpen beyond existing cutting edge. See Figure 4.13. 7. Check blade balance after sharpening. If necessary, correct blade balance by grinding the heavy end of blade. 8. Reinstall blade. See Figure 4.12. Torque blade mounting bolts to recommended range of 30 to 40 ft. Ibs. 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. DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage. On Rear Engine Riders equipped with a grass catcher attachment, the air lifts should be replaced when the blade is replaced. LOCKWASHER "°'d%/, / b 4.4 4.4.1. BLADE WEAR LIMITS MOWER 1. InspectBLADE blade REPLACEMENT frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage. See Figure 4.11. NEW BLADE @ BLADE BOLTS FIGURE 4.12 "_.= _ DANGEROUS CONDITION! HARPEN REPLACE WITH NEW BLADE. CUTTING EDGE • .................................. ; 22 ° T O/28o /_,,,_ -'-" X FIGURE 4.11 BLADE TiP WARNING / / Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage. qAL CUTTING EDGE 4.4.2. BLADE SHARPENING 1. Follow WARNING statement found on this page. 2. Check fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove tank. Refer to Section "REMOVING FUEL TANK". If 3/4 or less, proceed to next step. 3. Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper. 4. Remove blade. See Figure 4.12. FIGURE 4.13 23 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING lj , The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery. Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive liquid. Wear eye protection. Wash affected areas immediately after having eye or skin contact with electrolyte (acid). Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse empty acid containers with water and mutilate before discarding. If acid is spilled on battery, bench, or clothing, etc., Flush with clear water and neutralize with baking soda. DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on the RIDER. DO NOT use "BOOST" chargers on the battery. WARNING DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on the I Riding Mower. DO NOT use "BOOST" chargers on the battery. DO NOT OVERFILL! I 5. Slow charge the battery at 1 amp for 2 hours to bring the battery to full charge. 6. After charging, check level of electrolyte and add as needed to bring level to 3/16" above cell plates. 7. Reinstall cell caps. 8. Remove the hair pin and swivel from the deck support to allow clearance for battery installation. 9. Slide battery partially into battery housing. 10. Connect positive (+) cable (red) first, from wiring harness to the positive terminal (+) on battery using bolt and nut provided in hardware bag. Connect negative (-) cable (black) last, to negative terminal (-) on battery using bolt and nut. Apply a small amount of grease over terminals to prevent corrosion. 11. Insert battery completely into battery housing. 12. Reinstall battery cover. See Figure4.17. 13. Reinstall swivel and hair pin for deck support. 4.6.3. BATTERY SERVICE 1. Remove battery. Refer to Section "BATTERY REMOVAL". 2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level surface. 3. Using distilled water, refill cells as required to cover cell plates of which can also be visualized through the plastic battery case. 4. With cell caps removed, connect battery charger to battery terminals. Red to positive (+) terminal and black to negative (-) terminal. 5. Slow charge battery at 1 amp for 10 hours. 6. If battery will not accept charge or is partially charged after 10 hours of charging at 1 amp, replace with new battery. 4.6.6. BATTERY TESTING There are two types of battery tests: Unloaded and Loaded. The unloaded test is the procedure that will be discussed. It's the simplest and most commonly used. An unloaded test is made on a battery without discharging current. To perform unloaded testing, check charge condition using either a hydrometer or voltmeter. 1. Using a voltmeter, voltage readings appear instantly to show the state of charge. Remember to hook the positive lead to the battery's positive terminal, and the negative lead to the negative terminal. 2. A hydrometer measures the specific gravity of each cell. The specific gravity tells the degree of charge; generally, a specific gravity of about 1.265 to 1.280 indicates full charge. A reading of 1.230 to 1.260 indicates the battery should be charged. The chart on the next page shows the charge level as measured by syringe float hydrometer, digital voltmeter and five ball hydrometer. 4.6.4. BATTERY STORAGE If mower is to be stored out of season on its rear bumper, it is recommended the battery be removed, charged and stored. 1. Remove battery. Refer to Section "BATTERY REMOVAL". 2. Perform battery service. 3. Bring battery to full charge, if required. 4. Store battery in an area away from the RIDER on a wood surface. DO NOT STORE BATTERY ON A CONCRETE SURFACE. 4.6.5. NEW BATTERY PREPARATION 1. Remove battery from carton. 2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non-concrete surface. 3. Remove battery cell caps. Fill cells as required with electrolyte (purchased separately) to proper level. Fill to 3/16" above cell plates. Filling battery with electrolyte will bring the battery to 80% charged state. 4. With cell caps removed, connect battery charger to battery terminals; RED to positive (+) and BLACK to negative (-) terminal. Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover I located on battery harness. This prevents metal from touching the positive terminal, which could cause l sparks. I (Battery Testing Chart on Next Page) IMPORTANT: 3/16" above cell plates is the recommended level. DO NOT place anything in battery other than specified electrolyte. 26 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Air Is also needed to keep your engine cool. Dirt, dust & debris build up to restrict and clog cooling air Intake screens and fins. Clean screens and fins at frequent Intervals. The engine blower housing and shrouds should be removed at least once each season or more often t under dry, dusty conditions for a thorough cleaning of fins. Generally, wash foam-type filters In a dlshwashlng detergent and water solution. Rinse and wring dry, then saturate with oil and squeeze out excess. Failure to re-oil this type filter will ruin the engine. Failure to keep external surfaces clean not only presents fire hazards, but causes overheating and resulting engine damages such as: 1. distorted valve guides 2. sticking valves t _°o. 3. scuffed, scored ,.,. walls 4. overspeedlng 5. loss of power 6. complete failure of engine. Clean paper elements by tapping lightly. Blowing with air will rupture paper elements. Use a flashlight to detect clogged or torn paper elements - replace If damaged In any way. Dirt can also be introduced into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated container. Always use clean fresh fuel from a clean container to guard against dirt, sludge and water contamination. Be aware that fuel breaks down in storage and forms gummy compounds which will block carburetor passages. Never use fuel more than 3 months old. Drain tank then run the engine out of fuel before storing during the off-season. An engine must also have proper lubrication. All engines use some oil. On 4-cycle engines, CHECK OIL LEVEL BEFORE EACH START-UP. Wipe area clean around the oll check plug or dipstick opening to keep dirt from falling into the engine when checking the oil. Always check with the machine on a level surface. On engines with dipstick, keep the level up to, but not over, the FULL mark. When adding o11, allow time for all of the oll to flow down the fill tube to prevent a false full reading when the level could actually be low and result In engine damage. 35 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE On 2-cycle engines, lubrication must be provided by an exact mixture of gasoline and 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil A 2-cycle engine that Is mistakenly run on straight gasoline will be ruined in less than 5 minutesl If you keep straight gasoline In addlUon to pre-mixed 2-cycle engine fuel, be sure the containers are clearly marked to avoid mix-up. Snapper 2-cycle engines require a 32 to 1 mixture of gasoline and BIA certified TC-W oil such as Snapper's 2-cycle engine o11. Many of the 2-cycle engine oils on the market today make fantastic claims, but for the best performance and long engine life, always usa Snapper 2-cycle oil Pre-mix the fuel and always shake the container before tilting the tank. On 4-cyle engines with an oil level plug, don't be fooled into thinking the engine has sufficient lubricating oii if you can see "some" oil in the opening - the level should always be brought up to the point at the top of the fill hole. I Change oil at regular Intervals using a a high quality oil such as Snapper's small engine formulated 4-cycle engine oil Refer to the engine owner's manual for oil details. STARTING CHECK LIST 1. Engine Oil • • 2. Air Cleaner 3. Fuel Tank 4. 5. Choke Primer (on some englnes) Safety Interlock Switches Switch & Blade Control • • • • • • • To full level (4-cycle) Properly mixed with gas (2 cycle) Clean and properly serviced Full fresh clean gasoline Fuel valve open Cap vent open lnline filter clean Operating properly Used properly • • • In proper position All wires propedy connected Switch On • • • • Blade control properly positioned on walk mower Wire connected Good connection Start position • • • • Properly Installed and torqued Sharpened Good condition Not clogged Grass & leaves cleaned away 6. 7. 8. Spark plug 9. 10. Throttle control Blade 11. Muffler Read and follow all safety Instructions in safety booklets and manuals. Keep in mind that dirt Is your engine's enemy #1 both Internally and externallyl Internally, dirt will quickly ruin an engine and externally It will cause overheating and resulting Internal Damage caused by Improper lubrlpoor air cleaner service or overheating due to dirt cannot be covered under warranty. It only takes a few moments to service the engine (and equipment) on a routine basis but the rewards will be a quick starting, responsive engine that will provide long satisfactory service with minimum maintenance cosL The prestart checklist In the next column and Instructions In your Snapper Operator's Manual are designated to help you keep your Snapper In top operating condition with minimum effortl 36 SNAPPER PRODUCT IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS (Complete Model REGISTRATION INFORMATION the following FORM FOR YOUR PERSONAL information on your Snapper RECORDS purchase) Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Retailer Retailer's Phone It is very warranty Snapper Number important coverage. Please you register You can contact purchase registration Georgia Snapper to ensure card to: 30253. us at our web site or if you would please with on line at www.snapper.com. Representative. faster service your mail your product at P.O. Box 777, McDonough, Or you may register Service that Call us at the Snapper have your Serial Number Call the Snapper Customer Relations like to speak with Customer and Model Relations Number Center. available. Center at 1-800-935-2967. Eastern Standard Time Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm. Saturday from 9am to lpm. 37 a Customer For NOTES 38
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