Snapper Prestige 500 Series manuel d'utilisation

OPERA T OR’S MANU AL 23HP Hydro Tractors Mfg. No. Description 2690638 Conquest, 23HP 4WD & 44” Mower 2690656 Conquest, 23HP & 44” Mower (CE) 2690657 YT2344, 23HP & 44” Mower (CE) 2690679 Conquest, 23HP 4WD & 50” Mower (CE) 2690744 Conquest, 23HP 4WD & 50” Mower 2690753 Conquest, 23HP & 44” Mower (CE) 2690754 YT[...]

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1 Regular Maint enance ........................................18 Maintenance Schedule ..........................................18 Checking Tire Pressures .......................................18 Safety Interlock System Check ..............................19 Blade Brake Check................................................19 Engine Maintenance...[...]

2 S af ety R ules & Inf orma tion Opera ting Saf ety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangero[...]

3 S af ety Rules and Inf ormation Slope Opera tion You could be seriously injured or even killed if you use this unit on too steep an incline. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep or where you don’t have adequate traction can cause you to lose control or roll over. A good rule of thumb is to not operate on any slope you cannot back up (in [...]

4 S af ety Rules & Inf ormation GENERAL OPERA TION 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting. 2. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. 3. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to op[...]

5 S af ety Rules and Inf ormation CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. 1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible a[...]

6 S af ety Rules & Inf ormation SER VICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. 2. Use only approved gasoline containers. 3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. 4. Never fuel the machine indoors. 5.[...]

7 Identifica tion Numbers Tractor ID Tag Mower ID Tag When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access. These numbers can be found in the locations [...]

8 S af ety Decals Saf ety Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equip[...]

9 CE S af ety Icons Decal - Cutting Height Part No. 1723470 Decal - Cutting Height Part No. 1723847 Decal - Cutting Height Part No. 1721197 Transmission Release Part No. 1730202 173xxxx Attachment Lift Part No. 1730264 Fuel Level Part No. 1730172 1730172 1730264 Ignition Switch Positions Part No. 1722806 Decals Loca tions CE-Danger, Rotating Blades[...]

10 F ea tures & Contr ols Throttle Control The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle forward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine speed. Always operate at FULL throttle. Chok e Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once the engine starts. A warm engine may not require choking. Move the lever forward to cl[...]

PT O Switch The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and disengages attachments that use the PTO. To engage the PTO, pull UP on the switch. Push DOWN to disengage. Note that the operator must be seated firmly in the tractor seat for the PTO to function. Ignition Switch The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has three positions: OFF Stop[...]

12 F ea tures & Contr ols Figure 2. Engaging the Parking Brake A. Ground Speed Pedals B. Brake Pedal C. Parking Brake Knob P arking Brak e F unction Applying the Parking Brake - See Figure 2. To lock the parking brake, release the ground speed pedals (A), fully depress the brake pedal (B), pull UP on the parking brake knob (C), and then release[...]

13 F ea tures & Contr ols Dashboard Displa y & F unctions Displa y Items Refer to Figure 3. A. FUEL LEVEL Indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Left is empty; right is full. B. HOUR METER / CLOCK / SERVICE INDICATOR Displays the clock, hour meter, and maintenance reminder. The hour meter measures the number of hours the key has bee[...]

S t ar ting The Engine 1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, fully depress the brake pedal or set the parking brake. 2. Make sure that your feet are not depressing the ground speed control pedals and that the cruise control lever is in neutral. 3. Disengage the PTO clutch. 4. Set the throttle to FULL. 5. Close the choke. NOTE: A warm engine ma[...]

15 Opera ting the T r actor Figure 4. Transmission Release Lever & Fuel Tank A. Fuel Tank Cap B. Transmission Release Lever B A Driving The T ractor 1. Sit in the seat and adjust the seat so that you can comfortably reach all the controls and see the dashboard display. 2. Engage the parking brake. 3. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged. 4. S[...]

16 Opera ting the T r actor Adjusting Mo wer Cutting Height The cutting height is infinitely adjustable between approximately 1” and 3-5/8” (2,5-9,2 cm). Electric Height of Cut Models: The cutting height adjustment switch (D, Figure 5) controls the mower cutting height. This same switch also controls the spout rotator motor when a snowthrower i[...]

17 Opera ting the T r actor S torage Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules section, then perform the following steps: • Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, & remove the key. • Perform engine maintenance and storage measures listed in the engine owner’s manual[...]

18 R egular Maint enance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower. Check Tire Pr essur es Tire Pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in the chart (Figure 7). Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation?[...]

19 R egular Maintenance Figure 8. Clean Oil Cooler A. Oil Cooler A Ba ttery Maintenance Cleaning the Batt er y and Cables 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cables first (A, Figure 9) then the cover & positive cables (B). 2. Loosen the wingnut & washer (D). 3. Pivot the hold-down rod (C) up and away from battery. Secure to [...]

20 T roubleshooting & A djustment T roubleshooting While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, their causes, and remedies. Se[...]

21 T r oubleshooting & Adjustment T roubleshooting the T ractor (Continued) PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMED Y Brake will not hold. Internal brake worn. See authorized dealer. Tractor steers hard or handles poorly. Steering linkage is loose. See authorized dealer. Improper tire inflation. See Check Tire Pressure section. Front wheel spindle bearings dry.[...]

22 T r oubleshooting & Adjustment Figure 10. Seat Adjustment A. Seat Adjustment Lever B. Carriage Bolt, Spacer, Washer, and Nut C. Seat Spring A C B Ba ttery Charging A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be the result of a defect in the charging system or other electrical component. If there is any doubt about the cause of the[...]

23 T r oubleshooting & Adjustment Figure 11. Pivoting Gauge Wheel Adjustment A. Hair Pin (Upper Position) B. Hair Pin (Lower Position) C. Gauge Wheel Bracket A B C Figure 12. Sliding Bracket Gauge Wheel Adjustment A. Nylock Wing Nut C. Capscrew B. Gauge Wheel Bracket D. Gauge Wheel B A C Figure 13. Fixed Bracket Gauge Wheel Adjustment A. Gauge [...]

24 Specifica tions ENGINE 23 HP* Briggs & S tratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model Twin Vanguard (386777) Horsepower 23 Displacement 38 cu in. (622 cc) Electrical System Alternator: 12 volt, 16 amp Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 48 oz (1.4 L) 25 HP* K ohler Make Kohler Model Command (CV730S) Horsepower 25 Displacement 44.0 cu in. (725 cc) Elec[...]

P ar t s & A cces sories 25 Replacement P ar t s Replacement parts are available from your authorized dealer. Always use genuine service parts. Snowthrower Cab Snowthrower Attachments 42" Dozer/Snow Blade Rear Wheel Weights Tire Chains Twin Bag Grass Catcher Dump Cart Hour Meter Kit Gas Cans Rear Weight Carrier Front Weight Carrier Triple [...]

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