Safety Instructions& Operator'sManual for REARENGINERIDINGMOWER SERIES23 f Models 2811523BV (7800102) 2812523BVE (7800104) 3011523BV (7800103) 3012523BVE (7800105) 3317523BVE (7800254) C2811523BV (7800363) C2812523BVE (7800365) C3011523BV (7800364) C3012523BVE (7800366) C3317523BVE (7800368) \ 1 NOTE:Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subjectto changewithout notice. * Actual sustained engine power will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors.
ThankYou for purchasing this quality-built Snapper product. We're pleasedthat you placedyour confidence in the Snapper brand. When operatedand maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Snapper product will provide many years of dependableservice. This manual containssafety information to make you awareof the hazardsand risks associatedwith the machine and how to avoid them.
(o D_ ,.,,(. Tableof Contents (o ,,,,v.. ,<= OperatorSafety ................................................ Important Operator Safety Instructions .................................. 2 2 Featuresand Controls ........................................... 5 "I"1 CD Operation .................................................... Pre-Start Checklist .................................................. Operator Seat Adjustment ............................................. Starting Engine ...................
,& ImportantOperatorSafetyInstructions WARNING:This powerful cutting machine is capableof amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failureto comply with the following SAFETYinstructions 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.
,A ImportantOperatorSafetyInstructions(Continued) Protection againstTipovers (ContinuedFromPreviousColumn) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately STOPblades, STOPengine, and STOPmachine if anyone enters the area. 8. Checkshields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and other safety devices frequently for proper operation and location. 9. Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible. Replace if damaged. 10.
,a, ImportantOperatorSafetyInstructions(Continued) Towing 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. DO NOTattach towed equipment except at the hitch point. 2. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. 3. DO NOT allow children or others on towed equipment. 4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control. 5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. Maintenance 1.
Featuresand Controls IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions. % "11 CD CD t_ ,-1 t_ FeaturesandControls A. B. C. D. E. Steering Wheel Engine Speed Control (hidden from view) Ignition Switch Clutch/Brake Pedal Park Brake Latch F. G. H. I. J. K.
Operation Pre-StartCheckList Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up: 1. Checkthe tire pressure; add or releaseair as needed to bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear. 2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 3. Check engine oil and add oil as neededto bring level up to the FULL mark (A, Figure1). Refer to the engine manual for oil specifications. ,m OperatorSeatAdjustment 1.
Operation(Continued) Starting and Operation Engine (Electric Start) . After the engine starts, move the engine speed control to the "FAST" position and allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth. IMPORTANT:When the ignition key is turned to "START",the engine will turn over, but will not start unless the Clutch/Brake pedal is pressed all the way down, and the Blade Lever is in the "OFF" position. The operator should be in the seat. Start the engine as follows: 1.
Operation(Continued) Startingand Operation(Continued) Engine (Electric Start) (Continued) 8. Should the battery be too weak to start the engine, refer to the Section entitled "Engine (Manual Start)" to manually start the electric start engines. 9. On Model 3317523BVE and C3317523BVE,the engine is equipped with a fuel shut-off solenoid. If the battery is dead, the engine can be started with the recoil back-up starter if the engine speed control is in the choke position (HOT engine or COLDengine).
Operation(Continued) WARNING WARNING Once blade is disengaged, it should come to a complete stop in 3 seconds or less. If the blade continues to rotate after 3 seconds, the blade brake must be adjusted. Refer to Section "BLADE BRAKEADJUSTMENT"for adjustment procedures or return machine to an authorized SNAPPERdeal- DO NOT operate blades in reverse.STOP BLADES.LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing. er for adjustment.
Operation (Continued) ,_ WARNING _k 1 DONOT leavethe machine with the engine running. STOP I Blade.STOPengine. Shift to neutral and engage park brake.I Removekey. Mower Blade 1. Stop the mower blade by releasingthe blade pedals (A, Figure 15) or moving the blade lever (B) rearward to the "OFF" position. J Stopping - Engine, Wheel Drive, Blade Engine 1. Stop the engine by turning the key (A, Figure 13) to the "OFF" position. Figure 15. Stopping the mower blade q.. .m e-, WARNING Figure 13.
Operation(Continued) Stopping- Engine, Wheel Drive, Cutting Height Adjustment 1. Adjust the cutting height by raising or lowering the deck lift lever (A, Figure 18) into the desired height of cut notch (B). Blade(Continued) Park Brake . To set the park brake, press the clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 16) all the way down, slide the park brake latch (B) all the way in to the engaged position, and release the clutch/brake pedal. A detent in the park brake latch will keep the park brake engaged.
Operation(Continued) ReverseLockoutMechanism Data indicates that tragic back-over accidents occur each year. These accidents usually involve unsupervised children. Many times these children have been given rides on the machine and have been trained to view this potentially dangerous piece of machinery as fun rather than being taught how to avoid danger. This riding mower has a Reverse Lockout Mechanism. This mechanism prevents the mower from being shifted into reverse with the blade running.
Maintenance WARNING DONOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. 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. 5.
Maintenance(Continued) WARNING DONOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. 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.
Maintenance (Continued) Service - After the First 5 Hours Service- Every25 OperatingHours (Continued) Perform all service required after the first 5 hours of operation. Refer to the section entitled "SERVICE- AFTER5 HOURS". Safety Interlock System Checks Perform the following interlock system checks periodically during the operating season. Contact your authorized Snapper dealer if you have questions.
Maintenance(Continued) WARNING DONOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. 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.
Maintenance(Continued) . WARNING DONOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. 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.
Maintenance(Continued) WARNING DONOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. 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.
Maintenance(Continued) WARNING WARNING DONOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. 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 operate machine until blade brake is adjusted and functioning properly.
Maintenance(Continued) lO.Remove the angle iron, pipe, or similar object, and proceed to check front to rear levelness. WARNING DONOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. 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.
Maintenance(Continued) WARNING DONOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. 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. Mower Drive Belt Adjustment (For 28" & 30" DecksOnly) 1.
Maintenance(Continued) WARNING DONOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. 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.
Maintenance(Continued) WARNING DONOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. 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.
Maintenance(Continued) WARNING DONOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. 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.
Maintenance(Continued) WARNING DONOT 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. DONOT attempt to service or charge the battery while it is installed on the machine.
Maintenance(Continued) WARNING The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from areawhen 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.
Maintenance(Continued) Battery Testing (Continued) State of Charge 100% Chargedw/Sulfate Stop 100% Charged 75% Charged 50% Charged 25% Charged 0% Charged BatteryConditionChart Syringe Hydrometer Digital Voltmeter 1.280 12.80v 1.265 12.60v 1.210 12.40v 1.160 12.10v 1.120 11.90v Less than 1.100 Less than 11.80v Five Ball Hydrometer Five Balls Floating Four Balls Floating Three Balls Floating Two Balls Floating One Ball Floating Zero Balls Floating SnapperRear EngineRiderAccessories Part No.
Maintenance(Continued) ServiceSchedule ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF.
Maintenance(Continued) Maintenance/Replacement Parts Engine Speed Control (Briggs Engine) 7022751 Engine Speed Control (Kohler Engine) 7074320 Engine Speed Control (Honda Engine) Ulutch/BrakeCable 7075089 Clutch/BrakeCable (33" Deck Models Only) BrakeCable 7074131 28" Cutter Blade (Standard - Not Air Lift Compatible) 28" Cutter Blade (Standard - Air Lift Compatible) 7035635 28" Cutter Blade (Mulching) 7016980 28" Cutter Blade (Ninja - Quad Edge) 7026453 30" Cutter Blade (Standard - Not Air Lif
Troubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLECAUSE Engine Will Not • Fueltank empty. Start Using 2. Engine needs choking• Recoil Starter 3. Spark plug wire disconnected• t_ 5. Engage park brake• 6. Ignition is in the OFFposition• 3. Turn ignition switch to the RUN position• 30 • Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level• 2. Move choke control to "CHOKE"position• 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 1. Contact authorized SNAPPERdealer• 5. Park brake not engaged• 5. Engage park brake• 6. Blown Fuse.
Troubleshooting (Continued) PROBLEM PROBABLECAUSE CORRECTIVEACTION Rider Will Not 1. Drive disc worn or damaged. 1. Replacedrive disc. Move Or Loss of Traction 2. Rubber drive disc is not tracking properly on drive disc. 2. Adjust rubber drive disc. 3. Taperedaxle bolt and nut missing. 3. Replacewith SNAPPERtapered bolt & nut. 4. Axle bearing seized. 5. Insufficient lubrication in chain case or transmission/differential. 4. Contact authorized SNAPPERdealer. Blade(s) Not 1.
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER,through any authorized SNAPPERdealer will replace,free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon _xamination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia,to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
4........ SLOPE GUIDE :..../.b" DE_D_... I SIGHT ".... -'..'.._S j AND HOLD THIS GUIDE A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, LEVEL ...... ..................... ! WITH A VERTICAL TREE, A POWER LINE POLE, OR A FENCE. ................... Operate a walk-behind mower across the face of slopes, never up or down slopes. I I 10 DEGREES 15 DEGREES Operate a riding mower up or down slopes, never across the face of slopes.
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REARENGINERIDINGMOWER SERIES23 Product Specifications DeckSize(inches) Heightof Cut (inches) Transmission Type 2811523BV / 2812523BVE / 3011523BV/ 3012523BVE/3317523BVE/ C2811523BV C2812523BVE C3011523BV C3012523BVE C3317523BVE 28 28 30 30 33 1.5 - 4.0 1.5 - 4.0 1.5- 4.0 1.5- 4.0 1.5 - 4.0 5-SpdDiscDrive 5-SpdDiscDrive 5-Spd DiscDrive 5-SpdDiscDrive 5-SpdDiscDrive 1.0-4.6/0-1.9 1.0-4.6/0-1.9 1.0-4.6/0-1.9 1.0-4.6/0-1.9 GroundSpeed-Fwd/Rev(mph) 1.0-4.6/0-1.9 EnginePower(hp) 11.5 12.
