Snapper 7800787, 7800786, 7800785, 7800784 User Manual

Operator's Manual

REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER SERIES 24

Reproduction
Not	for

Model No. Description

7800784 2811524BV

7800785 2812524BVE

7800786 3014524BVE

7800787 3317524BVE

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Manual No. 7104742 (Rev. ‘-’)

Thank You for purchasing this quality-built Snapper product. We’re pleased that you placed your confidence in the Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Snapper product will provide many years of dependable service.

This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with the machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended only for finish cutting of established lawns and is not intended for any other purpose. It is important that you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment. Save these original instructions for future reference.

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SNAPPER is a trademark of

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC

Milwaukee, WI, USA.

Copyright © 2011, Briggs & Stratton Corporation

Milwaukee, WI, USA. All Rights Reserved.

Table of Contents

Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Operator Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Starting Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Engaging Mower Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Engaging Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Stopping Engine, Wheel Drive, Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Setting Park Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Reverse Lockout Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . .for. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine Adjustments and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mower Deck and Component Adjus ments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear Engine Rider Drive C mp nen s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mower Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mower Drive Belt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting . .	. Not. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty . . . . . . .	.Reproduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slope Guide . . . . .

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WARNING

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Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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WARNING

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Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or other reproductive harm.

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Operator Safety

!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. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance, which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. If you have any questions pertaining to your machine which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, contact Customer Service (1-800-935-2967 or www.snapper.com).

Protection for Children			Protection against Tipovers
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the			(Continued From Previous Column)
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the			6. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at least 3 feet) away from edge
machine and the mowing activity. Children who have been			of ditches and other drop offs. The machine could turn over
given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing			if an edge caves in.
area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the			7. Always begin forward motion slowly and with caution.
machine. Never assume that children will remain where you			8. Use weights or a weighted load carrier in accordance
last saw them.			with instructions supplied with a grass catcher. DO NOT
1.	KEEP children out of the mowing area and under the		operate machine on slopes exceeding 10 degrees (18%
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.			grade) when equipped with grass catcher.
these affect the handling and the stabilityReproductionof the machine. 3. Data indicates that operators age 60 and above, are
2.	DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is operated		9. DO NOT put your foot on the ground to try to stabilize
(even with the blade OFF).		for
			the machine.
3.	DO NOT allow children or others to ride on machine,		10. DO NOT operate machi e on wet grass. Reduced trac-
attachments or towed equipment (even with the blades			ti n could cause sl d ng.
OFF). They may fall and be seriously injured.			11. Choose a l w en ugh speed setting so that you will not
4.	DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate machine.		have to s op or sh ft on a slope. Tires may lose traction on
5.	ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagers wi h ma ure		slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly.
judgment under close adult supervision to pera e machine.			12. DO NOT operate machine under any condition where
6.	DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK		traction, steering or stability is doubtful.
and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards			13. Always keep the machine in gear when going down
before and while backing.			sl pes. DO NOT shift to neutral (or actuate hydro roll
7.	USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind corne s,		release) and coast downhill.
shrubs, trees, or other objects that mayNotobscure vision.			Preparation
Protection against Tipovers
			1. Read, understand, and follow instructions and warnings
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-			in this manual and on the machine, engine and attach-
over accidents, which can result in severe injury or ath.			ments. Know the controls and the proper use of the
All slopes require extra CAUTION. If you cannot back up the			machine before starting.
slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope, DO NOT mow it.			2. Only mature, responsible persons shall operate the
Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments;			machine and only after proper instruction.
Refer to the Slope Guide at the end of this manual.			involved in a large percentage of mower-related injuries.
1.	DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 15		These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the
degrees (27% grade).			mower safely enough to protect themselves and others
2.	Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 10		from serious injury.
degrees (18% grade). Turn blades OFF when traveling			4. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable and
uphill. Use a slow speed and avoid sudden or sharp turns.			vapors are explosive. Use only an approved fuel container.
3.	DO NOT operate machine back and forth across face of		DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running.
slopes. Operate up and down. Practice on slopes with			Add fuel outdoors only with engine stopped and cool. Clean
blades off.			spilled fuel from machine. DO NOT smoke.
4.	AVOID starting, stopping or turning on slopes. If machine		5. Practice operation of machine with BLADES OFF to learn
stops going uphill or tires lose traction, turn blades OFF and			controls and develop skills.
back slowly straight down the slope.			6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects such
5.	STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards. Tall		as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could
grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditches,			cause injury if thrown by blade or interfere with mowing.
washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects.

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					Operator Safety
Protection against Tipovers			Operation
(Continued From Previous Column)			1. Mount and dismount machine from left side. Keep clear
7.	Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately		of discharge opening at all times.
STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyone			2. Start engine from operator’s seat, if possible. Make sure
enters the area.			blades are OFF and parking brake is set.
8.	Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and		3. DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP
other safety devices frequently for proper operation and			engine, STOP blades, SET brake, and Remove key before
location.			leaving operators position of any reason.
9.	Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible. Replace if		4. DO NOT operate machine unless properly seated with
damaged.			feet on feet rests or pedal(s).
10. Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety glasses,			5. STOP BLADES and ENGINE and make sure blades have
a dust mask, long pants and substantial footwear.			stopped before removing grass catcher or unclogging
11. Know how to STOP blades and engine quickly in prepa-			mower to prevent loss of fingers or hand.
ration for emergencies.			6. Blades must be OFF except when cutting grass. Set
12. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine			blades in highest position when mowing over rough
into a trailer or truck.			ground.
13. Check grass catcher components frequently for signs of			7. Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades under-
wear or deterioration and replace as needed to prevent			neath deck. DO NOT place foot on ground while BLADES
injury from thrown objects going through weak or worn			are ON or machine is in motion.
then refuel equipment using a portableReproductioncontainer, rather
spots.			8. DO NOT operate machi		e without entire grass catcher or
Safe Handling of Gasoline			gua ds in place and worki		g. DO NOT point discharge at
			pe ple, passing cars, wi d		ws or doors.
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme			9. Slow down bef	re turning.
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable			10. Watch out f r	raff c when near or crossing roadways.
			11. STOP eng ne	mmediately after striking an obstruction.
and the vapors are explosive.		forInspe t ma hine and repair damage before resuming opera-
1.	Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and ther s	urces	tion.
of ignition.
2.	Use only an approved fuel container.		12. Operate machine only in daylight or with good artificial
3.	DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine run-		light.
ning. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.			13. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit loads to
4.	DO NOT refuel the machine indoors.		those you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate
5.	DO NOT store the machine or fuel containerNotinside whe e		as specified with attachment instructions.
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a			14. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
water heater or other appliances.			cause loss of traction and loss of control. When towing,
6.	DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck		travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place the contain-			15. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas. Engine
ers on the ground away from the vehicle b fore filling.			exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a deadly poison.
7.	Remove gas-powered equipment from the vehicle or		16. DO NOT discharge material against a wall or obstruc-
trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,			. Material may ricochet back towards the operator.
			17. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.
than a gasoline dispenser nozzle.			See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and
8.	DO NOT start gas powered equipment in enclosed vehi-		installation of accessories.

cles or trailers.

9.Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. DO NOT use a nozzle lock-open device

10.If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediate-

ly.

11.Never overfill a fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten

securely.

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Operator Safety

Towing				Maintenance
1.	Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for			(Continued From Previous Column)
towing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at the hitch				6. Always provide adequate ventilation when running
point.				engine. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odor-
2.	Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for weight			less and deadly poison.
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.				7. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery before
3.	DO NOT allow children or others on towed equipment.			performing maintenance or service. Cranking engine could
4.	On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause			cause injury.
loss of traction and loss of control.				8. DO NOT work under machine without safety blocks.
5.	Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.			9. Service engine and make adjustments only when engine
Maintenance				is stopped. Remove spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s)
				and secure wire(s) away from spark plug(s).
1.	DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside where			10. DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such as				overspeed engine.
in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appli-				11. Lubricate machine at intervals specified in manual to
ance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an				prevent controls from binding.
enclosure. Store fuel container out of the reach of children				12. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades
in a well ventilated, unoccupied building.				or wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when han-
2.	Keep engine free of grass, leaves or excess grease to			dling them.
reduce fire hazard and engine overheating.				13. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to
3.	When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved con-			spa k plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine.
tainer outdoors and away from open flame.				14. Have machine serviced by an authorized dealer at least
4.	Check brakes frequently; adjust, repair or replace as			nce a year and have the dealer install any new safety
needed.				devices.
5.	Keep all bolts, nuts and screws properly tight. Check		hat	15. Main ain or replace safety and instruction labels as nec-
all cotter pins are in proper position.			foressary.
		Not
		Reproduction
				16. Use only fa tory authorized replacement parts or like
				parts when making repairs.

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Operator Safety

Decal Identification

Remove Battery - 7101109

Before Starting - 7101112

Amputation and thrown objects hazard

• Keep hands and feet away from deck.

WARNING

• Do not operate mower unless discharge
		Reproduction
chute or entire grass catcher is in its proper			for	Fire Hazard. Operation of this equipment
place.	7101110			may create sparks that can start fires around
				dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be
Danger Thrown Objects - 7101110				required. The operator should contact local
				f re age cies for laws or regulations relating
				f re prevention requirements.	7102746
		Not		Spark Arrestor - 7102746
				7103440

Height of Cut - 703440

Safety Panel - 7101111

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Operator Safety

7104796

Reverse Lockout - 7104796

7103219

Parking Brake - 7103219

CAUTION

Fire Hazard

• Do not overfill tank.

Reproduction

IMPORTANT

• Empty tank before

Use only rechargeable valve regulated (sealed)

for

7104797 sta di g unit on end.

non-spillable batteries in this product. Battery

must be factory approved part or equivalent.

7105102

Fuel Ta k - 7104797

Do not overcharge.

Non-Spillable Battery - 7105102

WARNI G

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

Read Operator’s Manual before

working with battery.

Not

Always wear goggles when

working near battery.

Keep children, open flam s and

sparks away from battery.

Use only constant voltage batt ry

chargers made for valve r gulat d

CV

(sealed) non-spillable batt ri

s.

+ -

(3.6 amps max.)

7105103

Battery Warning - 7105103

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Features and Controls

IMPORTANT

The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your dealer if you have questions.

			I	J
	H		Reproduction
	G		Not	for
F
					A
	E			B
		D		C

Features and Controls

A.	Engine Speed Control	F.	Blade Pedal
B.	Cutting Height Lever	G.	Blade Lever
C.	Ignition Switch	H.	Steering Wheel
D.	Clutch/Brake Pedal	I.	Transmission Shift Lever
E.	Park Brake Latch	J.	Fuel Tank

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Operation
Before Starting
Make the following checks and perform the service required
before each start-up:
1.	Check the tire pressure; add or release air as needed to	A
	bring pressure to 15 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear.
2.	Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are
	in place and securely tightened.
3.	Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up
	to the FULL mark (A, Figure 1). Refer to the engine
	manual for oil specifications.

Figure 2: Fuel filler cap

A

Operator Seat Adjustment

1. With the engine stopped, loosen the two adjusting

knobs (A, Figure 3) and move the seat to the desired

position. After adjustment, tighten the knobs securely.

NOTE: If the seat d es t move after loosening the knobs, it

may be necessary to l sen the 5/16” patch lock screws or

Figure 1: Engine oil ‘Full’ mark

hex nuts (B) loca ed at the rear of the seat.

4. Adjust the seat (A, Figure 3) as needed to the most

orf

comfortable position. Refer to the Secti n en i led

“OPERATOR’S SEAT ADJUSTMENT”.

5. Check the blade control to insure it works freely. If the

blade pedals are depressed, the blade lever can be

A

moved manually from “ON” to “OFF” to stop the blade.

6. Check the Reverse Lockout Mechanism. With the blade

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pedals depressed, the shift lever must not go into

reverse.

7.

Clean the exterior surfaces of the cutting

ck and

engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil,

tc. Keep

B

the engine air intake screen and cooling fins cl

ar at all

times.

8.

Add fuel to the fuel tank after pushing the

ear Engine

Rider outside where fumes can dissipate. Make sure the

fuel filler cap (A, Figure 2) is tight after refueling. Refer

Figure 3: Operator seat adjustment

Reproduction

to the engine manual for fuel specifications.

IMPORTANT: Do not overfill. (See statement below.)

IMPORTANT

To avoid damaging the emissions system:

•Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling the tank when fuel collects in the filler neck.

•Empty the fuel tank before standing the machine on its rear bumper.

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Operation

Starting and Operation

Engine (Electric Start)

A

IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to “START”, the engine will turn over, but will not start unless the Clutch/Brake pedal is pressed all the way down, and the Blade Lever is in the “OFF” position. The operator should be in the seat.

Start the engine as follows:

1.Move the transmission shift lever to the (N) Neutral position. Refer to the section entitled “Wheel Drive”.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT start the engine with the transmission
shift lever in a drive position.				Figure 5: Engaging the clutch/brake pedal
!	WARNING		!
It is possible to start the engine with the transmission
down and hold while starting the engine.Reproduction
shift lever in a drive position. Follow starting instructions				for
carefully.
2. Make certain the Blade Lever (A, Figure 4) is in the					B
“OFF” position.		Not
	A
					A
				Figure 6: Engine speed control
Figure 4: Blade lever (in ‘Off’ position)						A
3. Press the Clutch/Brake Pedal (A, Figure 5) all the way
4. Move the engine speed control (A, Figure 6) to the
choke position (B) to start a cold engine.
5. Turn the ignition key (A, Figure 7) to the “START”
position until the engine starts.

NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does not start, release the key, make sure the Clutch/Brake Pedal is

fully depressed, and attempt starting again after waiting for Figure 7: Ignition key approximately 20 seconds.

6.After the engine starts, move the engine speed control to the “FAST” position and allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.

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