Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for LAWN TRACTOR SERIES 0 Models LT195420 (7800206) LT23460 (7800207) LT24520 (7800212) SLT23460 (7800342) SLT24520 (7800343) CLT23460 (7800344) CLT24520 (7800345) NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. * Actual sustained engine power will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors. Please refer to ‘Engine Power Rating Information’ for further details. Manual No. 7102174 (I.R.
Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Snapper product. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Snapper mower will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with mowers and how to avoid them.
Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Operator Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . International Pictorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 5 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Parts Bag - Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
! ! Important Operator 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.
! Important Operator Safety Instructions (Continued) Protection against Tipovers (Continued From Previous Column) 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyone enters the area. 8. Check shields, 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.
! Important Operator Safety Instructions (Continued) Towing ! Maintenance 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. DO NOT attach 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.
International Pictorials IMPORTANT: Some of the following pictorials are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each pictorial. C B A F E D max 15° G H K J I max± 90N max± 150N N M L P O Figure 1: Safety warning pictorials A - Warning B - Shield Eyes. Explosive Gases Can Cause Blindness Or Injury. C - No Sparks, Flames or Smoking.
Assembly Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your mower. All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is assembled. NOTE: In this instruction book, left and right describe the location of a part with the operator on the seat. WARNING: Before doing any assembly or maintenance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark plug. Parts Bag - Contents The fasteners and other loose parts are shown below. The fasteners are shown full size.
Installing the Seat Assembling the Steering Wheel How to Install the Seat 1. Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat. The fasteners are shown at full size.
C D A B E F G H Maintenance Free Battery IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the battery must be charged. 1. Check the top and the side of the battery for the location of the battery date (Figure 9). 2. If the battery is put into service before the battery date, the battery cables can be attached without charging the battery. See “How To Install The Battery Cables”. 3.
1. Remove the protective cap from the battery terminal. 2. Fasten the red cable and terminal cover (if equipped) to the positive (+) terminal with the fasteners as shown (Figure 9). 3. Fasten the black cable to the negative (-) terminal with the fasteners as shown. D E A C B IMPORTANT! Before You Start Mowing • • • • • • Check the engine oil. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. Check the air pressure of the tires. Check the level of the mower housing. Make sure the battery cables are attached.
How to Prepare the Engine NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. NOTE: The operation of a new engine will sometimes result in a slight amount of smoke. This smoke is caused by paint or oil on or around the muffler. This is normal and only expected during initial operation. A separate engine manual is also included with the unit. See this engine manual for the manufacturer’s instructions for the type of gasoline and oil to use.
Features and Controls E F A G H I J B K C D A - Throttle Control / Choke Control Levers — Throttle control increases or decreases the speed of the engine. Choke control engages the choke to start a cold engine. (Note: The choke control lever is incorporated into the throttle control lever on 42” models.) B - Steering Wheel (Removed for clarity) — Steers the unit. C - Brake Pedal — Quickly stops the unit. D - Deck Lift Lever — Changes the height of cut.
Operation Attachments This unit can use many different attachments. For all pull-behind attachments or trailers, the maximum gross weight is 250 pounds. Gross weight is the weight of the attachment or trailer and any load that might be on or in it. Do not operate on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees when using a pull-behind attachment or trailer. We have included a slope guide in this book to help you determine the slope on which you will be operating your unit.
How to Engage the Blades (46 & 52” models) The PTO switch is above and to the right of the steering wheel (Figure 11). Use the PTO switch to engage the blades. A How to Use the Speed Control Pedal The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic Drive transmission. The Hydrostatic transmission is very easy to operate. This type of drive system does not require a shift lever or a clutch pedal. The speed and direction of travel is controlled by a single speed control pedal operated with your right foot.
How to Use the Cruise Control To engage the cruise control: 1. Slowly push the speed control pedal forward to the desired speed (Figure 12). 2. Pull up on the cruise control knob (Figure 13). Release the speed control pedal. The unit should continue traveling forward at the desired speed. NOTE: The cruise control only operates in forward speeds. To disengage the cruise control: 1. Push the speed control pedal (Figure 12), OR 2. Push the brake pedal.
How to Change the Cutting Height To change the cutting height, raise or lower the deck ift lever as follows: 1. Move the deck lift lever forward to lower the mower housing and back to raise the mower deck (Figure 15). 2. When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move the deck lift lever to the highest position and disengage the blades (Figures 10, 11).
How to Transport the Unit To transport the unit, follow the steps below. 1. Disengage the blades. 2. Raise the deck lift lever to the highest position. 3. Move the throttle control to the FAST position. 4. Slowly push the speed control pedal forward to the desired speed. Mowing How to Operate the Mower Deck WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not remove the deflector. The deflector forces the discharged material toward the ground. Always keep the deflector in the down position.
How to Operate the Unit on Hills WARNING: Do not ride up or down slopes that are too steep to back straight up. Never ride the unit across a slope. See the “Slope Guide” in the back of this book for information on how to check slopes. 1. Control the speed only with the speed control pedal. Do not use the brake pedal on a hill. 2. To help prevent an accident, slowly move the speed control pedal. Avoid sudden turns or changes in speed. 3.
Engine Operation Before Starting the Engine Check the Oil NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of gasoline and oil to use. 1. Make sure the unit is level. NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs. 2. Check the oil. Follow the procedure in the engine manufacturer’s instructions. 3. If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark on the dipstick.
Tips Operating Tips 1. Check the blade rotation control or the PTO clutch for correct adjustment. For the blades to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be correct. 2. Before you use the unit, check the oil in the engine and add oil if necessary. 3. If the engine will not start, first make sure the wire is attached to the spark plug. 4. Make sure all the belts are inside all the belt guides. See the instructions on how to remove and install the motion drive and mower drive belts. 5.
Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Frequency Maintenance Required Comments Daily or before each use Maintenance engine. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual. Examine blades. Check for cracks, wear, and excessive damage. Remove debris from unit and mowing area. Examine all rotating and sliding parts. Check tire inflation. Refer to the Maintenance section. Verify that the mower deck is level. Refer to the Maintenance section. Examine V-belts. Check for cracks, wear, and excessive damage.
General Recommendations 1. The owner’s responsibility is to maintain this product. This will extend the life of the product and is also necessary to maintain warranty coverage. 2. Check the spark plug, drive brake, lubricate the unit, and clean the air filter once a year. 3. Check the fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are tight. 4. Follow the Maintenance section to keep the unit in good operating condition.
10. Install the mower deck. See “How To Install The Mower Deck”. 6. A new blade will cut better than a badly worn blade. Every three years, have an authorized service person inspect the blade or replace the old blade with an original equipment blade. 7. Assemble the blade according to the instructions “How To Remove And Install The Blade”. A E B B D A C C E Figure 20: Blade assembly A - Blade adapter B - Belleville washer (Outside rim must be against the blade.
B A Figure 22: Blade adjustments 6. Attach the wire to the spark plug. Mow for a short distance and again check the quality of cut. If necessary, readjust the blade engage cable bracket. 7. Again check the quality of cut. If the quality of cut has not improved, replace the mower drive belt. See “How To Replace The Mower Drive Belt”. If replacing the belt does not correct the problem, take the unit to an authorized service center. 8. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position.
How to Check and Adjust the PTO Clutch (46 & 52” Models) Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 25 hour break-in period and then after every 250 hours of operation. Also perform the following procedure if the clutch is slipping or will not engage, or if a new clutch has been installed. WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjustment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Remove the wire from the spark plug to prevent the engine from starting by accident. 1.
How to Check and Adjust the Motion Drive Belt If the motion drive belt is loose, the belt will slip when; (1) going up a hill, (2) pulling a heavy load, or (3) the unit will not move forward. Adjust the belt as follows. WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjustment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Remove the wire from the spark plug to prevent the engine from starting by accident. 1. Check the routing of the motion drive belt.
Maintenance Free Battery D How to Remove the Battery To charge or clean the battery, remove the battery from the unit as follows. WARNING: To prevent sparks, disconnect the black battery cable from the negative (-) terminal before you disconnect the red cable. WARNING: The battery contains sulfuric acid which is harmful to the skin, eyes, and clothing. If the acid gets on the body or clothing, wash with water. 1. Disconnect the black cable from the negative (-) terminal (Figure 29). 2.
Lubrication Where to Lubricate Models with grease fittings: Lubricate with grease gun. Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown. Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil. NOTE: Apply grease to the steering gear assembly. CAUTION: If the unit is operated in dry areas that have sand, use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit.
How to Check the Fuel Filter NOTE: Before you replace the fuel filter or the fuel line, the fuel tank must be empty. If the fuel filter is dirty, the engine will run rough and have less performance. Remove the old filter (Figure 31). Replace the old filter with a new filter. Use an original equipment part. See an authorized service dealer in your area.
10. If equipped, install the gauge wheels. 11. Check the operation of the blade rotation control. See the instructions on “How To Adjust The Blade Rotation Control”.
How to Remove the Mower Deck (46 & 52” Models) 1. Push the PTO switch down to the DISENGAGE position. 2. Open the deck level position cover, and move the deck lift lever to the level adjustment position (Figure 34). WARNING: The deck lift lever is spring loaded. Make sure the deck lift lever is locked in the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position. 3. Remove the hair pins and the washers from the adjuster arms (Figure 35). See illustrations “C” and “D”. 4. Remove the hair pins and washers from the suspension links.
J A H U A B R T S F A H Q K B A B B C D D E I P E A B C E N L Figure 35: Mower deck assembly (46 & 52” models) (46” Deck Shown, 52” Deck Similar) A - View A B - View B C - View C D - View D E - View E F - View F G - Not Used H - Suspension link I - Adjuster arm J - Deck lift lever K - Lifter assembly L - Gauge wheel M - Not Used O N - Mower drive belt O - Front hanger P - Hanger rod Q - Adjuster arm R - Belt guide (Not on some models) S - Mower driver belt T - Belt guide (Not on some model
How to Adjust the Gauge Wheels The axle bolts for the gauge wheels were mounted in the LOW cut position. To change the position of the gauge wheels, move the axle bolts as follows. IMPORTANT: Before you adjust the gauge wheels, you must do the following. Make sure the mower deck is level. Make sure the height of cut is set at the height you want for your lawn. Mow a short distance on a flat level area and look at the area that was cut.
3. Some models have gauge wheels on the mower deck. If equipped, remove the gauge wheels. 4. Move the deck lift lever to the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position (Figure 39). WARNING: The deck lift lever is spring loaded. Make sure the lift lever is locked in the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position. 5. Loosen the left and right adjuster knobs (Figure 40). Push down on each side of the mower deck. Make sure both sides of the mower deck are setting on a flat surface.
How to Replace the Mower Drive Belt (42” Models) 1. Remove the mower deck. See the instructions on “How To Remove The Mower Deck”. 2. Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley and remove the mower drive belt (Figure 42). 3. Pull the belt retainer away from the right mandrel pulley and remove the mower drive belt. 4. Pull the belt retainer away from the left mandrel pulley and remove the mower drive belt.
G F E B A C D Figure 42: Mower drive belt assembly (42” models) A - Belt retainer B - Right mandrel pulley C - Idler pulley D - Mower drive belt E - Belt retainer F - Left mandrel pulley G - Belt retainer English 35
How to Replace the Primary Mower Drive Belt (46 & 52” Models) 1. Remove the mower deck. See the instructions on “How To Remove The Mower Deck”. 2. Remove the three screws from the left pulley cover. Remove the pulley cover (Figure 43). 3. To remove the primary mower drive belt from the left mandrel pulley, slide the primary mower drive belt between the left mandrel pulley and the belt guides. 4. Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley. Remove the primary mower drive belt from the idler pulley. 5.
B A A H G F D E I E J G C Figure 43: Mower drive belt assembly (46 & 52” models) (46” shown, 52” similar) A - Screw B - Left pulley cover C - Primary mower drive belt D - Left mandrel pulley E - Belt guides (Not used on some models) F - Stack pulley G - Idler pulleys H - Right pulley cover I - Secondary mower drive belt J - Right mandrel pulley English 37
How to Install the Wheels If the wheels must be removed for service, make sure they are installed as follows. Front Wheel: 1. Make sure the valve stem is to the outside of the tractor. Slide the front wheel on the spindle (See Figure 44). 2. Fasten the front wheel with washer and cotter pin. Bend the ends of the cotter pin apart to keep the front wheel on the spindle. 3. If your model has hub caps, install the hub caps. Make sure the washers hold the hub caps in place.
How to Replace the Light Bulb 1. Raise the tractor hood. 2. Turn the light socket until the tabs on the socket align with the notches in the bezel (Figure 46). Remove the light socket. Turn the light bulb and remove the bulb. 3. Install a new light bulb. Align the light socket with the notches in the bezel and turn the light socket to lock in position.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Problem Correction The engine will not start. The engine will not turn over. 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the steps, “How To Start The Engine” in this book. Electric-Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the cables. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter. Remove the spark plug(s). Move the throttle to the SLOW position. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Try to start the engine several times. Install the spark plug. 5.
Troubleshooting Chart Continued Problem Correction The grass does not discharge correctly. The mower housing does not cut level. 1. 2. 3. 4 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. Stop the engine. Clean the mower deck. Raise the height of cut. Replace or sharpen the blade(s). Use a slower ground speed. Move the throttle control to the FAST position. Replace the spring for the blade idler. Check the air pressure in the tires. Adjust the level of the mower deck. Check the front axle.
Specifications Product Specifications LT195420 LT23460 SLT23460 CLT23460 LT24520 SLT24520 CLT24520 42 46 52 1.5 - 4.0 1.5 - 4.0 1.5 - 4.0 Hydro Hydro Hydro 0 - 5.6 / 0 - 3.5 0 - 5.6 / 0 - 3.5 0 - 5.6 / 0 - 3.5 Engine Power (hp) 19.5 23.0 24.0 Engine Displacement (cc) 508 721 721 Fuel Tank Capacity (gal) 2.2 2.2 2.2 Deck Size (inches) Height of Cut (inches) Transmission Type Ground Speed - Fwd/Rev (mph) English 42 www.snapper.
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2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser’s residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
LAWN TRACTOR SERIES 0 Engine Power Rating Information: The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-05). Torque values are derived at 3060 RPM; horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM.
