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Snapper LT23460AWS Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Snapper LT23460AWS Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
LAWN TRACTOR
SERIES 0
Models
LT23460AWS (49-State) (7800478)
LT23460AWS (California) (7800541)
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. 7102845 (Rev. '-', 2/18/2009)

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  • Page 1 LAWN TRACTOR SERIES 0 Models LT23460AWS (49-State) (7800478) LT23460AWS (California) (7800541) 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.

  • Page 2: Model Number

    This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with mowers and how to avoid them. Because Snapper does not necessarily know all the applications this mower could be used for, it is important that you read and understand these instructions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Operator Safety ........Important Operator Safety Instructions .

  • Page 4: Operator Safety

    If you have any questions pertaining to your machine which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER, McDonough, Georgia 30253. Phone: (1-800-317-7833). Protection for Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children.
  • Page 5 13. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit loads to those you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER attachment instructions. 14. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control. When towing, travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
  • Page 6 13. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine. 14. Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices.

  • Page 7: International Pictorials

    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 - Warning B - Shield Eyes.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    WARNING: Before doing any assembly or maintenance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark plug. D - (1) Washer E - (2) Knob F - (2) Washer G - (1) Keys & ring H - (1) Terminal cover www.snapper.com...

  • Page 9: Installing 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 4: Seat parts A - Wing bolt (Also see ‘E’ in Figure 3) B - Washer (Also see ‘F’...

  • Page 10: Maintenance Free Battery

    Use the fasteners shown below to install the battery cables. The fasteners are shown at full size. Figure 8: Battery cable parts A - Carriage bolt (Also see ‘A’ in Figure 3) B - Hex nut (Also see ‘B’ in Figure 3) www.snapper.com...

  • Page 11: Important! Before You Start Mowing

    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.
  • Page 12 Make sure the level of cut is still correct. After you mow a short distance, look at the area that was cut. If the mower deck does not cut level, see the instructions on “How To Level The Mower Deck” in the Maintenance section of this instruction book. www.snapper.com...

  • Page 13: Features And Controls

    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. B - Steering Wheel (Removed for clarity) — Steers the unit. C - Brake Pedal —...

  • Page 14: Operation

    2. For transport and to tow pull behind attachments, control the ground speed with the speed control pedal. 3. The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum performance. Do not adjust the governor to increase the speed of the engine. www.snapper.com...

  • Page 15: Driving And Stopping The Unit

    How to Engage the Blades The PTO switch is above and to the right of the steering wheel (Figure 10). Use the PTO switch to engage the blades. Figure 10: PTO switch A - PTO switch (shown in the DISENGAGE position) 1.
  • Page 16 NOTE: In cold weather, the heavy viscosity oil in the transmission will make the unit difficult to push. 4. To engage the transmission, unlatch the automatic drive disconnect. The transmission is now connected and ready to operate. Fast Throttle www.snapper.com...
  • Page 17 Figure 13: Automatic drive disconnect A - Automatic drive disconnect DRIVE position B - Automatic drive disconnect PUSH position How to Set the Parking Brake 1. Completely push the brake pedal forward. 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 14). 3.

  • Page 18: Mowing

    WARNING: The engine will shut off if the speed control pedal is moved into reverse while the blades are engaged and the RMO is not activated. Figure 16: Reverse Mowing Option (RMO) A - Key B - RMO switch C - L.E.D. light www.snapper.com...
  • Page 19 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.

  • Page 20: Engine Operation

    6. Turn off the choke, and slowly move the throttle control to the SLOW position. 7. Let a cold engine run for several minutes. Begin work when the engine is warm. To start a hot engine, move the throttle control to a position between FAST and SLOW. www.snapper.com...

  • Page 21: Tips

    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.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual. Refer to Maintenance section. Refer to Maintenance section. Refer to Where to Lubricate instructions. Refer to Maintenance section. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual. Refer to warnings in the Owner’s Manual. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual. www.snapper.com...

  • Page 23: General Recommendations

    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.
  • Page 24 7. Assemble the blade according to the instructions “How To Remove And Install The Blade”. Figure 21: Sharpening the blades A - Screwdriver B - Blade C - File D - Ground E - Blade is balanced when parallel to the ground www.snapper.com...

  • Page 25: Adjustments

    Adjustments How to Check and Adjust the PTO Clutch 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.
  • Page 26 7. If the belt still slips after the belt has been adjusted, then the motion drive belt is worn or damaged and must be replaced. See “Replacing The Motion Drive Belt”. E - Motion drive belt F - Belt guide G - Brake lever www.snapper.com...
  • Page 27 How to Check and Adjust the Drive Brake Completely push the brake pedal forward. Set the parking brake. Move the automatic drive disconnect to the PUSH position. Push the unit. If the rear wheels rotate, adjust or replace the brake pads. Adjust the drive brake as follows. 1.

  • Page 28: Maintenance Free Battery

    (Figure 27). Figure 27: Battery A - Carriage bolt B - Hex nut C - Black cable D - Positive (+) terminal E - Red cable F - Battery G - Battery tray H - Terminal cover www.snapper.com...

  • Page 29: Lubrication

    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.

  • Page 30: Mower Deck Maintenance

    See illustrations “C” and “D”. 7. Make sure the mower deck is level. See the instructions on “How To Level The Mower Deck”. 8. Check the operation of the PTO clutch. See the instructions on “How To Adjust The PTO Clutch”. www.snapper.com...
  • Page 31 Figure 31: Mower deck assembly 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...
  • Page 32 Make sure the tires are inflated to 14 PSI (1 BAR). IMPORTANT: On models equipped with gauge wheels, the gauge wheels must be removed to correctly adjust the level of the mower deck. 3,4,5,6 www.snapper.com...
  • Page 33 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 35). WARNING: The deck lift lever is spring loaded. Make sure the lift lever is locked in the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position.
  • Page 34 12. Put the primary mower drive belt around the stack pulley. 13. Install the mower deck. See the instructions on “How To Install The Mower Deck”. 14. Before you mow, check the PTO clutch. See the instructions on “How To Adjust The PTO clutch”. www.snapper.com...
  • Page 35 Figure 38: Mower drive belt assembly 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...

  • Page 36: Misc

    Mount the rear wheel to the hub assembly with the three bolts. (See Figure 40.) 2. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 50 ft. lbs. Figure 40: Rear wheel assembly A - Rear wheel B - Valve stem C - Hub assembly D - Bolt www.snapper.com...
  • Page 37 Wheel Alignment Check the alignment of the wheels after the removal or replacement of any steering system parts as follows: 1. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are pointing straight forward. Align the hole in the sector gear with the hole in the steering plate (see Figure 41).
  • Page 38 Remove grass and debris from around the pulleys and other moving parts. 1. Clean the top of the mower deck. 2. After you cut the grass, clean the bottom of the mower deck. www.snapper.com...

  • Page 39: Storage

    Storage (over 30 days) At the end of each year, prepare the unit for storage as follows. The Engine For storage information, see the the engine manufacturer’s instructions. The Battery 1. Remove the battery. 2. Clean the battery terminals of any deposits. 3.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    3. Replace the fuel filter. 1. Replace the blade. 2. Check for loose engine bolts. Excessive vibration. 3. Decrease the air pressure in the tires. 4. Check for a damaged belt or damaged pulley. Replace the damaged parts. Troubleshooting Chart www.snapper.com...
  • Page 41 Problem Correction 1. Stop the engine. Clean the mower deck. 2. Raise the height of cut. 3. Replace or sharpen the blade(s). The grass does not discharge correctly. 4 Use a slower ground speed. 5. Move the throttle control to the FAST position. 6.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Product Specifications Deck Size (inches) Height of Cut (inches) Transmission Type Ground Speed - Fwd/Rev (mph) Engine Power (hp) Engine Displacement (cc) Fuel Tank Capacity (gal) LT23460AWS 1.5 - 4.0 Hydro 0 - 5.0 / 0 - 2.5 23.0 www.snapper.com...

  • Page 43: Slope Guide

    English en en...
  • Page 44 Notes www.snapper.com...
  • Page 45 Notes English en en...
  • Page 46 Notes www.snapper.com...

  • Page 47: 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.
  • Page 48 (temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine-to-engine variability. Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated power for this Series engine. Snapper Products 535 Macon Street McDonough, GA 30253...

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