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Manual No. 7104742 (Rev. '-') Operator's Manual REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 24 Model No. Description 7800784 2811524BV 7800785 2812524BVE 7800786 3014524BVE 7800787 3317524BVE RNeoptrfoodruction !
Manual No. 7104742 (Rev. '-') Operator's Manual REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 24 Model No. Description 7800784 2811524BV 7800785 2812524BVE 7800786 3014524BVE 7800787 3317524BVE RNeoptrfoodruction !
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... of Contents Operator Safety 4 Features and Controls 9 Operation 10 Before Starting 10 Operator Seat Adjustment 10 Starting Engine 11 Engaging Mower Blade 13 Engaging Wheel Drive 13 Stopping Engine, Wheel Drive, Blade 14 Setting Park Brake 15 Cutting Height Adjustment 15 Reverse... Chart 17 r n General Maintenance 18 Storage 23 fo tio Engine Adjustments and Repairs 24 Mower Deck and Component Adjustments 24 Rear Engine Rider Drive Components 27 t c Mower Blade Replacement 28 o Mower Drive Belt Replacement 29 u Battery 30 N d Troubleshooting 32 ro Warranty 34 Rep Slope ...
... of Contents Operator Safety 4 Features and Controls 9 Operation 10 Before Starting 10 Operator Seat Adjustment 10 Starting Engine 11 Engaging Mower Blade 13 Engaging Wheel Drive 13 Stopping Engine, Wheel Drive, Blade 14 Setting Park Brake 15 Cutting Height Adjustment 15 Reverse... Chart 17 r n General Maintenance 18 Storage 23 fo tio Engine Adjustments and Repairs 24 Mower Deck and Component Adjustments 24 Rear Engine Rider Drive Components 27 t c Mower Blade Replacement 28 o Mower Drive Belt Replacement 29 u Battery 30 N d Troubleshooting 32 ro Warranty 34 Rep Slope ...
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...by blade or interfere with mature t c judgment under any questions pertaining to your satisfaction, contact Customer Service (1-800-935-2967 or www.snapper.com). mower safely enough to be of -control and tip- Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on the ground to try to your machine which can hide obstacles.... and warnings in yard when machine is not alert to operate the degrees (27% grade). washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects. 4 www.snapper.com KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at the end of children. grade) when equipped with the blades fo tio OFF). DO NOT allow only persons ...
...by blade or interfere with mature t c judgment under any questions pertaining to your satisfaction, contact Customer Service (1-800-935-2967 or www.snapper.com). mower safely enough to be of -control and tip- Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on the ground to try to your machine which can hide obstacles.... and warnings in yard when machine is not alert to operate the degrees (27% grade). washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects. 4 www.snapper.com KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at the end of children. grade) when equipped with the blades fo tio OFF). DO NOT allow only persons ...
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... gas-powered equipment from thrown objects going through weak or worn are explosive. 1. Operate machine only in motion. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed vehi- mower to STOP blades and engine quickly in handling gasoline. ground. 13. Extinguish all safety decals are OFF and parking brake is in daylight or with...
... gas-powered equipment from thrown objects going through weak or worn are explosive. 1. Operate machine only in motion. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed vehi- mower to STOP blades and engine quickly in handling gasoline. ground. 13. Extinguish all safety decals are OFF and parking brake is in daylight or with...
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...(s) Maintenance and secure wire(s) away from open flame, spark or pilot light such as overspeed engine. Store fuel container out of the reach of control. 8. Mower blades are in manual to ance. reduce fire hazard and engine overheating. 3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved con- DO NOT test.... Keep all cotter pins are sharp and can cut. spark plug could 4. Use only factory authorized replacement parts or like parts when making repairs. 6 www.snapper.com
...(s) Maintenance and secure wire(s) away from open flame, spark or pilot light such as overspeed engine. Store fuel container out of the reach of control. 8. Mower blades are in manual to ance. reduce fire hazard and engine overheating. 3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved con- DO NOT test.... Keep all cotter pins are sharp and can cut. spark plug could 4. Use only factory authorized replacement parts or like parts when making repairs. 6 www.snapper.com
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... relating to fire prevention requirements. 7102746 Spark Arrestor - 7102746 7103440 Safety Panel - 7101111 Height of this equipment may be required. WARNING • Do not operate mower unless discharge chute or entire grass catcher is in its proper place. 7101110 RNeoptrfoodruction Danger Thrown Objects - 7101110 Fire Hazard. Operation of Cut - 703440 7
... relating to fire prevention requirements. 7102746 Spark Arrestor - 7102746 7103440 Safety Panel - 7101111 Height of this equipment may be required. WARNING • Do not operate mower unless discharge chute or entire grass catcher is in its proper place. 7101110 RNeoptrfoodruction Danger Thrown Objects - 7101110 Fire Hazard. Operation of Cut - 703440 7
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...WARNING ! A Figure 11: Engaging the clutch/brake pedal Not fodruction B pro Figure 10: Engaging the mower blade Re Wheel Drive A 1. This combination will allow the mower blades to an authorized dealer for adjustment. LOOK and SEE behind and down for adjustment procedures or return ...Refer to Section "BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT" for children, pets and hazards before and while backing. STOP BLADES. A Starting and Operation (Continued) Mower Blade 1. Release the clutch/brake pedal to operate machine until blade brake is disengaged, it should come to the "FAST" position. 2....
...WARNING ! A Figure 11: Engaging the clutch/brake pedal Not fodruction B pro Figure 10: Engaging the mower blade Re Wheel Drive A 1. This combination will allow the mower blades to an authorized dealer for adjustment. LOOK and SEE behind and down for adjustment procedures or return ...Refer to Section "BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT" for children, pets and hazards before and while backing. STOP BLADES. A Starting and Operation (Continued) Mower Blade 1. Release the clutch/brake pedal to operate machine until blade brake is disengaged, it should come to the "FAST" position. 2....
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Stopping - RepA Figure 14: Engaging the clutch/brake pedal 14 www.snapper.com WARNING ! Stop the engine by turning the key (A, Figure 13) to the "OFF" position. Stop the mower blade by pushing the o clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 14) all the way down to operate ...3 seconds or less. Refer to Section "BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT" for adjustment. Operation ! STOP Blade. Engine, Wheel Drive, Blade Engine 1. Mower Blade 1. Once blade is adjusted and functioning properly. If the blade continues to neutral and engage park brake. STOP engine. Figure 15: Stopping ...
Stopping - RepA Figure 14: Engaging the clutch/brake pedal 14 www.snapper.com WARNING ! Stop the engine by turning the key (A, Figure 13) to the "OFF" position. Stop the mower blade by pushing the o clutch/brake pedal (A, Figure 14) all the way down to operate ...3 seconds or less. Refer to Section "BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT" for adjustment. Operation ! STOP Blade. Engine, Wheel Drive, Blade Engine 1. Mower Blade 1. Once blade is adjusted and functioning properly. If the blade continues to neutral and engage park brake. STOP engine. Figure 15: Stopping ...
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... behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing. Stop the machine. Depress and hold the Blade Pedals. This riding mower has a Reverse Lockout Mechanism. t c ments that this equip- These accidents usually involve unsupervised children. Release the Override Lever. 4. running ...blade running . reverse with the blade turn blade off before and while backing. To shift into reverse you operate your local Snapper dealer for children, pets and hazards before backing machine. It is our recommendation that require quicker shifting to ment develop the ...
... behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing. Stop the machine. Depress and hold the Blade Pedals. This riding mower has a Reverse Lockout Mechanism. t c ments that this equip- These accidents usually involve unsupervised children. Release the Override Lever. 4. running ...blade running . reverse with the blade turn blade off before and while backing. To shift into reverse you operate your local Snapper dealer for children, pets and hazards before backing machine. It is our recommendation that require quicker shifting to ment develop the ...
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...Annually * Every 25 Hours or Annually * Check tire pressure Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner ** Check mower blade stopping time Every 50 Hours or Annually * Check tractor/mower for loose hardware Change engine oil Every 50 Hours or Annually * Replace oil filter Clean battery and cables ...or when airborne debris is present. 17 Replace Air Filter Replace pre-cleaner See Dealer Annually to r n Lubricate tractor and mower fo tio Check/replace mower blades ** t * Whichever comes first c ** Check blades more often in regions with sandy soils RNeoprodu or high dust conditions.
...Annually * Every 25 Hours or Annually * Check tire pressure Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner ** Check mower blade stopping time Every 50 Hours or Annually * Check tractor/mower for loose hardware Change engine oil Every 50 Hours or Annually * Replace oil filter Clean battery and cables ...or when airborne debris is present. 17 Replace Air Filter Replace pre-cleaner See Dealer Annually to r n Lubricate tractor and mower fo tio Check/replace mower blades ** t * Whichever comes first c ** Check blades more often in regions with sandy soils RNeoprodu or high dust conditions.
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...(Figure 19). Place bricks or wooden blocks under the end of the engine. N d A wear or damage on its rear bumper. 18 www.snapper.com Refer to the section entitled "BLADE WEAR LIMITS". Fill the engine crankcase with . For to repairs with a dual element air cleaner. the ...correct part or information for service instructions. Refer to the section Riding Mower, always mention the model and serial number. The engine is u equipped with new oil. DO NOT use a cutting blade that may have spilled...
...(Figure 19). Place bricks or wooden blocks under the end of the engine. N d A wear or damage on its rear bumper. 18 www.snapper.com Refer to the section entitled "BLADE WEAR LIMITS". Fill the engine crankcase with . For to repairs with a dual element air cleaner. the ...correct part or information for service instructions. Refer to the section Riding Mower, always mention the model and serial number. The engine is u equipped with new oil. DO NOT use a cutting blade that may have spilled...
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...Engage parking brake. Avoid serious burns, allow all B parts to the deck. A Check the Blade Drive Belt The blade drive consists of mower drive belt cover (B). 3. Only operate blades when seated in 3 seconds or less after releasing the blade pedals. ! Refer do not ...brake has been adjusted and functioning properly. The machine should ! Engine and components are not functioning properly, brake adjustment must be adjusted. SNAPPER dealer for proper function. STOP engine. Check the blade brake for assistance. * IMPORTANT: The blade drive belt on each side of...
...Engage parking brake. Avoid serious burns, allow all B parts to the deck. A Check the Blade Drive Belt The blade drive consists of mower drive belt cover (B). 3. Only operate blades when seated in 3 seconds or less after releasing the blade pedals. ! Refer do not ...brake has been adjusted and functioning properly. The machine should ! Engine and components are not functioning properly, brake adjustment must be adjusted. SNAPPER dealer for proper function. STOP engine. Check the blade brake for assistance. * IMPORTANT: The blade drive belt on each side of...
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...". IMPORTANT: The tabs (D) on the Rear Engine Rider are viewing 1. Refer to the section entitled "SHIFT LEVER - LUBRICATION". 3. Mower Blade Spindle. N d ! ep Lubrication - Grease Fittings The following components on the air cleaner cover must not start if: 1. ...Reverse Lockout Mechanism is fully depressed. sealed to remove the air cleaner cover (B). Front Wheel Bearings. LUBRICATION". 4. LUBRICATION". 20 www.snapper.com The Clutch/Brake Pedal is r not functioning properly. D B Figure 23: Opening the engine air cleaner cover (May vary by...
...". IMPORTANT: The tabs (D) on the Rear Engine Rider are viewing 1. Refer to the section entitled "SHIFT LEVER - LUBRICATION". 3. Mower Blade Spindle. N d ! ep Lubrication - Grease Fittings The following components on the air cleaner cover must not start if: 1. ...Reverse Lockout Mechanism is fully depressed. sealed to remove the air cleaner cover (B). Front Wheel Bearings. LUBRICATION". 4. LUBRICATION". 20 www.snapper.com The Clutch/Brake Pedal is r not functioning properly. D B Figure 23: Opening the engine air cleaner cover (May vary by...
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... general purpose grease from plug. A Figure 26: Shift lever grease fitting 21 Maintenance ! Engine and components are HOT. Clean Mower Deck Figure 24: Mower blade spindle grease fitting 1. Lubrication t c 1. A Figure 25: Front wheel grease fitting Shift Lever - Lubrication Lubricate the... shift lever grease fitting (A, Figure 26) with the engine running. Lubrication bumper. (See statement below .) 3. Mower Blade Spindle - Mower Deck Linkage - Follow the WARNING statement found on its rear bumper for proper level. Follow the WARNING statement found...
... general purpose grease from plug. A Figure 26: Shift lever grease fitting 21 Maintenance ! Engine and components are HOT. Clean Mower Deck Figure 24: Mower blade spindle grease fitting 1. Lubrication t c 1. A Figure 25: Front wheel grease fitting Shift Lever - Lubrication Lubricate the... shift lever grease fitting (A, Figure 26) with the engine running. Lubrication bumper. (See statement below .) 3. Mower Blade Spindle - Mower Deck Linkage - Follow the WARNING statement found on its rear bumper for proper level. Follow the WARNING statement found...
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... any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop filling the tank when B fuel collects in the desired location for storage. Clutch yoke. 6. Mower deck linkage and pivot areas. Check the fuel system for wear or damage. 1. Remove the fuel lines from the fuel fo tio filter (A). 4. Drain the...
... any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop filling the tank when B fuel collects in the desired location for storage. Clutch yoke. 6. Mower deck linkage and pivot areas. Check the fuel system for wear or damage. 1. Remove the fuel lines from the fuel fo tio filter (A). 4. Drain the...
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...should be made by the owner. Refer to cool before working on machine. Figure 32: Adjusting blade brake tension 24 www.snapper.com Maintenance ! Mower Deck and Component C Adjustments The following measurement and adjustment. 1. fo tio Blade Brake Adjustment The automatic Blade Brake should come ... brake must be adjusted. Remove the belt cover. Once blade is greater than 3", rotate the nut counter-clockwise to an authorized Snapper dealer. Engine and components are disengaged by moving the o blade lever to increase + brake tension. If the blades take machine...
...should be made by the owner. Refer to cool before working on machine. Figure 32: Adjusting blade brake tension 24 www.snapper.com Maintenance ! Mower Deck and Component C Adjustments The following measurement and adjustment. 1. fo tio Blade Brake Adjustment The automatic Blade Brake should come ... brake must be adjusted. Remove the belt cover. Once blade is greater than 3", rotate the nut counter-clockwise to an authorized Snapper dealer. Engine and components are disengaged by moving the o blade lever to increase + brake tension. If the blades take machine...
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... properly inflated and mowing is still uneven, adjust side-to -Rear Engage parking brake. The distance should be the same, or the Mower Deck Adjustment (Side-To-Side Levelness) Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the tire rear 1/8" to the 2. Remove the rear hanger... B B A C C Figure 33: Adjusting deck levelness (side-to -side, the deck attitude is more than 1/4" lower than the front, or is satisfactory. Mower Deck Adjustment (Front-to - If the rear blade tip is lower than the front, proceed with adjustment. Move the lift arm (C) up or down as...
... properly inflated and mowing is still uneven, adjust side-to -Rear Engage parking brake. The distance should be the same, or the Mower Deck Adjustment (Side-To-Side Levelness) Before making deck leveling adjustments, check the tire rear 1/8" to the 2. Remove the rear hanger... B B A C C Figure 33: Adjusting deck levelness (side-to -side, the deck attitude is more than 1/4" lower than the front, or is satisfactory. Mower Deck Adjustment (Front-to - If the rear blade tip is lower than the front, proceed with adjustment. Move the lift arm (C) up or down as...
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...the rubber clutch/brake pedal pad and push one ferrule (B) through the hole (C) in the pedal to prevent fuel spillage. IMPORTANT: The SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider Models with the blade lever "ON", measures 1-1/4". DO NOT attempt any reason, recheck the belt spacing between the idler pulley...not have approximately 3/16" of slack. Replace the pedal pad when adjustment is tightened securely. Figure 37: Clutch/brake cable adjustment 26 www.snapper.com B A Mower Drive Belt Adjustment (For 28" & 30" Decks Only) 1. Refer to the rear main case. But, if the A front frame assembly...
...the rubber clutch/brake pedal pad and push one ferrule (B) through the hole (C) in the pedal to prevent fuel spillage. IMPORTANT: The SNAPPER Rear Engine Rider Models with the blade lever "ON", measures 1-1/4". DO NOT attempt any reason, recheck the belt spacing between the idler pulley...not have approximately 3/16" of slack. Replace the pedal pad when adjustment is tightened securely. Figure 37: Clutch/brake cable adjustment 26 www.snapper.com B A Mower Drive Belt Adjustment (For 28" & 30" Decks Only) 1. Refer to the rear main case. But, if the A front frame assembly...
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...from plug. lbs. do not use a cutting blade that shows To avoid damaging the emissions system: signs of the blade. 28 www.snapper.com If necessary, cor- Engine and components are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. Remove key. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts... to cool before standing the machine on mower! Replace with the engine running. DO NOT use on its rear bumper. 3. Follow the WARNING statement found on machine. WARNING ! DO...
...from plug. lbs. do not use a cutting blade that shows To avoid damaging the emissions system: signs of the blade. 28 www.snapper.com If necessary, cor- Engine and components are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. Remove key. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts... to cool before standing the machine on mower! Replace with the engine running. DO NOT use on its rear bumper. 3. Follow the WARNING statement found on machine. WARNING ! DO...
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...(D) and the idler belt guide (B). Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Reinstall the idler removed in the section, "CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT". Remove the old belt. Route the new belt through the engine belt guide (B, t c Figure 44) up to the #5 position. Route ...the belt as described in Step 8. Remove the mower drive belt cover. No du A A C Figure 45: Belt routing for 28 and 30 inch decks E D A pro B B C Re Figure 46: Belt routing for...
...(D) and the idler belt guide (B). Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Reinstall the idler removed in the section, "CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT". Remove the old belt. Route the new belt through the engine belt guide (B, t c Figure 44) up to the #5 position. Route ...the belt as described in Step 8. Remove the mower drive belt cover. No du A A C Figure 45: Belt routing for 28 and 30 inch decks E D A pro B B C Re Figure 46: Belt routing for...