Snapper 18HP manual

USER’S MANU AL 18HP Zero-T urn Riders Mfg. No. Description 2690487 Massey F erguson ZT 1844 5900608 Snapper ZT18441KHC 19HP Zero-T urn Riders Mfg. No. Description 5900609 Snapper ZT19441KWV 20HP Zero-T urn Riders Mfg. No. Description 2690449 Simplicity 20HP K ohler Champion Zero-T ur n Rider with 44” Mower 2690483 Simplicity 20HP K ohler Champi[...]

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Thank y ou f or purchasing this quality-built product. W e’ re pleased that y ou’v e placed y our confidence in the Simplicity and Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your product will pro vide many y ears of dependable ser vice. This manual contains saf ety inf or mation to mak e you a ware[...]

1 T able of Contents Safety Rules & Inf ormation .................................2 Identification Numbers........................................8 Safety Decals .......................................................9 Safety Interloc k System ....................................10 Safety Icons ..................................................[...]

2 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Safety Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manuf actured to meet or e xceed all industr y standards f or saf ety . Do not operate this machine unless y ou hav e been trained. Rea[...]

3 Safety Safety Rules & Information Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not ha v e adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollo v er . Y ou should not operate on a slope greater than a 3.5 f oot rise over a 20 f o[...]

4 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Safety Safety Rules & Information Enclosed Areas Only operate this unit outdoors and a wa y from unv entilated areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The engine emits poisonous carbon mono xide gas and prolonged e xposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injur y or death. Fuel an[...]

GENERAL OPERA TION 1. Read, understand, and follo w all instructions in the manual and on the unit bef ore star ting. 2. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. K eep clear of the discharge opening at all times. 3. Only allow responsible adults , who are f amiliar with the instructions, to operate the unit (local regulati[...]

6 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Safety T O WED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ON UNITS) 1. T ow only with a machine that has a hitch designed f or towing. Do not attach tow ed equipment except at the hitch point. 2. Follo w the manuf acturer’ s recommendations for weight limit f or tow ed equipment and towing on slopes. See attaching a trailer unde[...]

7 Safety SER VICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes , and other sources of ignition. 2. Use only approv ed gasoline containers. 3. Nev er remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. 4. Nev er fuel the machine indoors. 5. Nev er store the machi[...]

8 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Safety Unit ID T ag Mower ID T ag Identification Numbers When contacting your authorized dealer f or replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these number s. Record your model name/n umber , manufacturer’ s identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided f or eas[...]

9 Safety SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manuf actured to provide y ou with the saf ety and reliability you would e xpect from an industr y leader in outdoor power equipment manuf acturing. Although reading this manual and the saf ety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessar y basic knowledge to oper ate this equipm[...]

10 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Safety Safety Interlock System NOR TH AMERICAN MODELS ONL Y : SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with saf ety interlock s witches. These saf ety systems are present f or your saf ety , do not attempt to bypass saf ety switches , and nev er tamper with saf ety de vices. Check their oper ation [...]

11 Safety CE SAFETY ICONS W arning: Read Operator’ s Manual. Read and understand the Operator’ s Manual bef ore using this machine. Danger: Thro wn Objects. This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris. K eep bystanders a wa y . W arning: Remove Ke y Before Servicing. Remov e the k ey and consult technical literature bef ore perf or m[...]

12 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Controls Ground Speed Le vers These le vers control the g round speed of the rider . The left le ver controls the left rear driv e wheel and the right controls the r ight rear drive wheel. Moving a le ver f orward increases the FOR W ARD speed of the associated wheel, and pulling back on a le ver increa[...]

13 Controls Hour Meter The hour meter measures the number of hours the ke y has been in the R UN position. Note: The hour meter will register the passage of time when the ke y is in the R UN position, ev en if the engine is not running. The hour meter has a self contained pow er source so the total hours are alwa ys visible . PT O Switch The PT O ([...]

14 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Operation Operation GENERAL OPERA TING SAFETY Bef ore first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections bef ore attempting to operate this tractor and mow er . • Become familiar with all of the controls and ho w to stop the unit. • Dr iv e in an open area[...]

15 Operation W ARNING If you do not under stand how a specific contr ol functions, or have not yet thoroughl y read the FEA TURES & CONTROLS section, do so now . Do NO T attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls. ST ARTING THE ENGINE 1. While sitting in the operator’ s seat, [...]

16 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Operation Operation ZER O TURN DRIVING PRA CTICE The le ver controls of the Zero T ur n rider are responsive , and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’ s f orward, re v erse, and turning movements will tak e some practice. Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown a[...]

17 Operation AD V ANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Ro w Zero T urn Y our Zero T ur n Rider’ s unique ability to tur n in place allows y ou to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than ha ving to stop and Y -tur n before starting a new row . F or e xample, to e x ecute a left end-of row zero turn: 1. Slow down at the end of the ro w . 2[...]

18 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Operation MO WER REMO V AL AND INST ALLA TION NO TE: P erf or m mow er installation and remov al on a hard flat surf ace such as a concrete floor . Remov al 1. Disengage the PT O , engage the parking brake , tur n off the ignition, remov e the key , and wait for all moving par ts to stop . 2. Remov e th[...]

19 Operation MO WING Bef ore mowing, set the cutting height as described in the T roubleshooting, Adjustments & Ser vice section. 1. Engage the par king brak e. Mak e sure the PT O s witch is disengaged and the motion control le ver is in the NEUTRAL position. 2. Star t the engine (see ST ARTING THE ENGINE). 3. Set the throttle to FULL. 4. Enga[...]

20 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Operation When and How Often to Mo w The time of da y and condition of the grass greatly aff ect the results you’ll get when mo wing. For the best results, f ollow these guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is betw een three and five inches high. 2. Mow with shar p b lades. Shor t clippings of grass one [...]

21 Operation Figure 15. T railer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip A TT A CHING A TRAILER The maximum weight of a to wed trailer should be less than 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with a appropriately sized cle vis pin (A, Figure 15) and clip (B). Excessive to wed loads can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes. Reduce[...]

22 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PR OCEDURES The f ollowing schedule should be f ollow ed f or nor mal care of your rider and mow er . Y ou will need to keep a record of your oper ating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter[...]

23 Maintenance Oil: • control handle pivots • discharge chute hinge Generally , all moving metal par ts should be oiled where contact is made with other par ts. K eep oil and grease off belts and pulle ys. Remember to wipe fittings and surf aces clean both bef ore and after lubrication. LUBRICA TION Lubricate the unit at the follo wing lubricat[...]

24 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Maintenance SER VICING THE MO WER BLADES Service Interval: Ever y 10 Hours or As Required 1. Remov e mower dec k (see “Mower Dec k Remov al”). 2. See Figure 17. T o remove b lade f or shar pening, use a bloc k of wood to pre vent blade rotation while loosening the capscrew . 3. Remov e the capscrew [...]

25 Maintenance CHECK TIRE PRESSURES Tire pressure should be check ed periodically , and maintained at the le vels sho wn in the char t. Note that these pressures ma y diff er slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown pro vide proper traction, improv e cut quality , and extend tire lif e. CHECKI[...]

26 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Maintenance Regular Maintenance CHECK /FILL TRANSMISSION OIL Oil T ype: 20W -50 conv entional detergent motor oil. 1. Check the oil le v el when the unit is cold. The inspection por t is located on the inside of the right tank cov er . The oil le vel should be within 1/2” (1.3 cm) of the horizontal le[...]

27 Maintenance W ARNING Be careful when handling the battery . Av oid spilling electrol yte. K eep flames and sparks awa y from the battery . When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST . If not done in this or der , the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool. W ARNING Never[...]

28 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TR OUBLESHOO TING While nor mal care and regular maintenance will e xtend the lif e of your equipment, prolonged or constant use ma y e ventually require that service be perf or med to allow it to contin ue operating properly . The troublesho[...]

29 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release v alve(s) 1. T ur n v alve(s) cloc kwise to close. not drive. in “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Dr ive Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. See problem and cau[...]

30 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com T roubleshooting TR OUBLESHOO TING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Streaking. 1. Blades are not shar p . 1. Sharpen your blades . 2. Blades are worn down to f ar . 2. Replace your b lades. 3. Engine speed is too slow . 3. Always mo w at full throttle. 4. Ground speed is too f ast. 4. Slow[...]

31 T roubleshooting SEA T ADJUSTMENT The seat and ground speed control le v ers should be adjusted so that operator’ s elbows are suppor ted by the ar m rests when his/her hands are on the controls, and the ground speed control le v ers can be mov ed through their full range of motion without contacting the operator’ s legs. Seat P osition Adju[...]

32 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com T roubleshooting Figure 26. Cutting Height Adjustment A. Cutting Height Adjustment Pin B. Deck Lift / Cutting Height Lever C. T ransport Release Lever B C A CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 26) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable betw[...]

33 T roubleshooting Figure 27. P arking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. Set Collar C. Lockn ut P ARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Disengage the PT O , stop the engine, b lock the front wheels, remo ve the ignition k e y , and engage the parking brake . 2. Elev ate the rear end of the unit and remove the rear wheels. 3. Check the brak e spring (A, Fig[...]

34 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com T roubleshooting SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT (SELECT MODELS) The shock assemb ly can be adjusted to v ar y the amount of pre-load applied to the springs. This allows the operator to customize the ride according to operator’ s weight and operating conditions . LESS PRE-LO AD: • Light operator weight • So[...]

35 T roubleshooting W ARNING T o a void serious injury , perf orm adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and rider on level gr ound. B A C A B B B Figure 29. PT O Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Window (Qty . 3, one shown) B. Adjustment Nut Figure 30. Adjust PT O Clutch A. Window B. Adjustment Nut C. .016”-.018” (0,40-0,45mm) Feeler [...]

36 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com T roubleshooting MO WER DECK LEVELING P erform these adjustments on a flat lev el surface. SIDE-T O-SIDE LEVELING 1. With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth, le vel surf ace such as a concrete floor . T ur n the front wheels so they are straight. 2. Check f or bent blades and replace if ne[...]

37 T roubleshooting R OLLER B AR LEVELING (SELECT MODELS) The rollers on this Zero T ur n unit are not intended to ride on the ground. DO NO T adjust rollers to ride on the ground. Rollers riding on the ground will damage turf and or unit. 1. First lev el the mower deck using the procedure f ound in MO WER DECK LEVELING. 2. With the mower installed[...]

38 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com T roubleshooting HYDRA ULIC PUMP DRIVE BEL T REPLA CEMENT 1. P ark the r ider on a smooth, le vel surf ace such as a concrete floor . Disengage the PT O , engage the parking brake , tur n off the engine, and remo ve the ignition ke y . 2. Remov e the PT O drive belt (see MO WER BEL T REPLA CEMENT f or r[...]

ENGINE: 18 HP* K ohler Make K ohler Model Courage 18 Horsepower 18 @ 3400 rpm Displacement 32.6 Cu. in (535 cc) Electrical System 12 V olt, 15 amp . Alternator, Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 1.6 qt. ( 1.5L) w/ Filter 19 HP* Kawasaki Make Kaw asaki Model FH580V Horsepower 19 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 35.7 Cu. in (585 cc) Electrical System 12 V olt, 13[...]

40 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Notes[...]

MANUF A CTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 P or t Washington, WI 53074-0997 www .simplicitymfg.com PRODUCTS , INC . McDonough, GA., 30253 www .snapper .com ENGINE: 18 HP* K ohler Make K ohler Model Courage 18 Oil Capacity 1.6 qt. ( 1.5L) w/ Filter 19 HP* Kawasaki Make Kaw asaki Model FH580V Oil Capacity 3.8 US pt. ( 1.8L) w/ Filter 20 H[...]