Snapper 281323BVE User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................ 2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ...................................................................................... 6
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 7-13
Pre-start Checklist ......................................................................................................... 7
Operator's Seat Adjustment ......................................................................................... 7
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blade & Wheel Drive ................................................ 8-11
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades ....................................................................... 10-11
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive .......................................................................... 10-11
Parking Brake ............................................................................................................... 12
Cutting Height Adjustment ......................................................................................... 12
Reverse Lockout Mechanism ..................................................................................... 13
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ 14-19
Service - After First 5 Hours ................................................................................. 14-16
Change Engine Oil .................................................................................................... 14
Service Engine Air Cleaner ...................................................................................... 14
Check Mower Blade ................................................................................................. 14
Check Blade Drive Belt ............................................................................................ 15
Blade Brake ............................................................................................................... 15
Service Brake / Park Brake ...................................................................................... 15
Check Interlock System ........................................................................................... 15
Reverse Lockout Mechanism .................................................................................. 16
Lubrication - Grease Fittings .................................................................................. 16
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours ..................................................................... 16-18
Battery Fluid Level ................................................................................................... 16
Mower Deck Levelness ............................................................................................ 16
Clean Mower Deck .................................................................................................... 16
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication ........................................................................ 16
Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication ........................................................................ 16
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication ......................................................................... 17
Rear Axle Bearing - Lubrication ............................................................................. 17
Differential / Chain Case - Lubrication ............................................................. 17-18
Service - Annually ....................................................................................................... 18
Engine ........................................................................................................................ 18
Fuel Filter ................................................................................................................... 18
Every Two Years .......................................................................................................... 18
Storage - Out of Season ............................................................................................. 18
Removing Fuel Tank .................................................................................................... 19
SECTION 4- ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ............................................................. 20-28
Engine Adjustments & Repair .................................................................................... 20
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments .................................................................. 20
Blade Brake Adjustment ............................................................................................. 20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Side to Side Levelness) .................................................. 21
Mower Deck Adjustment (Front to Rear Levelness) ................................................ 21
Mower Drive Belt Adjustment - 28" & 30" Decks ..................................................... 22
Rear Engine Rider Drive Components ...................................................................... 23
Service Brake/Park Brake Adjustment ...................................................................... 23
Mower Blade Replacement ......................................................................................... 24
Blade Sharpening ........................................................................................................ 24
Mower Drive Belt Removal/Replacement - 28" 30" & 33" Decks ........................... 25
Battery Removal, Replacement, Service .............................................................. 26-28
ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................. 28
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................ 29-30
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........................................................................................... 31
MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................................................................... 32
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................... 33
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 34-37
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM ................................................................................ 38
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.

Snapper 281323BVE Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	281323BVE
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English