Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LT195420, CLT195420,, LT23460, CLT23460, LT24520, CLT24520, SLT23460, SLT24520, CSLT23460, CSLT24520 Snapper
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 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.
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.
T able of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Operator Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 International Pictorials . . . . . . . . . . . .
English 2 www.snapper.com ! ! 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.
English 3 ! ! 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.
English 4 www.snapper.com ! ! T owing 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.
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. Figure 1: Safety warning pictorials A B C D E G H F I J K L M N P max 15° A - Warning B - Shield Eyes.
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.
Installing the Seat 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.
Figure 7: Steering post A - Screw B - Washer C - Cover D - Decal (Optional) E - Steering wheel F - Bellows G - Steering post H - Straight 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. 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.
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.
Features and Controls 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.
Operation Attachments This unit can use many different attachments. For all pull-behind attachments or trailers, the maximum gross weight is 250 pounds.
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. Figure 11: PTO switch (46 & 52” models only) A - PTO switch (shown in the DISENGAGE position) 1.
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.
Figure 13: Automatic drive disconnect A - Automatic drive disconnect DRIVE position B - Automatic drive disconnect PUSH position C - Automatic drive disconnect How to Set the Parking Brake 1. Completely push the brake pedal forward. 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 14).
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.
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.
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.
Tip s 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.
20 www.snapper.com English 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.
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.
10. Install the mower deck. See “How To Install The Mower Deck”. Figure 20: Blade assembly A - Blade adapter B - Belleville washer (Outside rim must be against the blade.) C - Nut D - Washer E - Blade How to Sharpen the Blade WARNING: Vibration can be caused if the blade is not correctly balanced or if the blade is damaged.
Figure 22: Blade adjustments A - DISENGAGE Position B - Blade Rotation Control ENGAGE Position 4. Check the blade(s). Keep a sharp edge on the blade(s). A blade that is not sharp will cause the tips of the grass to become brown. 5. Loosen the hardware securing the blade engage cable bracket (Figure 23) to the mower deck.
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.
25 English 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.
Maintenance Free Battery 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.
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.
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.
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 - Adj.
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.
33 English 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.
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 .
35 English 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 retai.
36 www.snapper.com English 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).
37 English 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 guide.
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 .
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 .
T roubleshooting 40 www.snapper.com English T roubleshooting Chart Problem Correction The engine will not start. 1. Follow the steps, “How To Start The Engine” in this book. 2. Electric-Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the cables.
41 English T roubleshooting Chart Continued Problem Correction The grass does not discharge correctly. 1. Stop the engine. Clean the mower deck. 2. Raise the height of cut. 3. Replace or sharpen the blade(s). 4 Use a slower ground speed. 5. Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
Specifications 42 www.snapper.com English Product Specifications L T195420 CL T195420 L T23460 CL T23460 SL T23460 CSL T23460 SL T23460FC L T24520 CL T24520 SL T24520 CSL T24520 SL T24520FC Deck Size (inches) 42 46 52 Height of Cut (inches) 1.5 - 4.0 1.
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45 English 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, fre.
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