Snapper FB13250BS, GM2515KAW, GM2513H manuale d’uso

OPERA T OR’S MANU AL Mfg. No. Model No. Description 7085922 FB13250BS 13 hp Briggs, Hydro-Drive 7085923 GM2515KA W 15 hp Kaw asaki, Hydro-Dr iv e 7085924 GM2513H 13 hp Honda, Hydro-Drive Field and Brush Mo wer Manual No. 7078128 (I.R. 10/1/04)[...]

1 T roub leshooting, Adjustment and Service .....14 Chart .....................................................................14 Travel Control Adjustment ....................................16 Blade Clutch Adjustment .......................................17 Blade Brake Adjustment .......................................18 Mower Belt Adjustment ..[...]

2 SAFE OPERA TION PRA CTICES FOR W ALK-BEHIND MO WERS This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the follow- ing safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. GENERAL OPERA TION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s). Be thorough[...]

3 Safety Rules and Information SLOPE OPERA TION Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall acci- dents, which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. Do • Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. • Re[...]

4 Safety Rules & Information SER VICE AND MAINTENANCE • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. a) Use only an approved container. b) Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refu- eling. Do not smoke. c) Never refuel the unit indoors. • I[...]

5 Safety and Instructional Decals Decal - Warning (7028490) Important Safety Operating Instructions. Read and understand before operating machine Decal - Engine Throttle Control (7029167) Models - All mowers Decal - Blade Control, Engine Key Switch (7028349) Models - All mowers Decal - Traction Drive / Freewheel Lever (1725229) Models - All mowers [...]

6 Features & Controls Engine On/Starter Rotate this key switch to the ON position before pulling on the starter rope. If the mower is equipped with the optional electric start- ing system, rotate the key past the ON position to engage the starter. When the engine starts, release the key. Throttle Contr ol The throttle controls engine speed. Mov[...]

7 Operating the Mower Engage Disengage Figure 4 - Traction Drive / Freewheel Control ST AR TING THE ENGINE NOTE - The procedures outlined within this section are general guidelines, and are in no way meant to replace or supercede engine manufacturer's operating instruc- tions. In order to obtain optimum performance from your engine, refer to y[...]

8 Operating the Mower T o Pr opel Unit Forwar d: • Grasping both upper handle/safety bar (A, Figure 5) and lower portion of traction drive engagement bar (B) with both hands, slowly begin squeezing engage- ment bar up toward handle. The unit should begin moving forward. T o Pr opel Unit In Rever se: • Grasping both upper handle/safety bar (A, F[...]

9 Operating the Mower OFF RUN ST ART A Figure 7 - PTO Engaged A. Blade Engagement Lever in engaged position. OFF RUN ST ART A Figure 8 - PTO Disengaged A. Blade Engagement Lever in the disengaged posi- tion. ENGA GING/DISENGA GING THE CUTTING BLADE To Engage Cutting Blade: • Push Blade Engagement Lever forward and then to the right until lever lo[...]

10 Operating the Mower A D C C B Figure 9 - Adjusting Height A. Skid B. Capscrew C. Washer D. Nut T O ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT The front skids on the brush cutter have 3 sets of holes (Figure 9) for height adjustment: – Top holes - 3 1 / 4 " cutting depth – Center holes - 4" cutting depth – Bottom holes - 4 3 / 4 " cutting depth ?[...]

11 Regular Maintenance LUBRICA TION Service Interval: Every 25 Hours Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figure 10 as well as the lubrication points listed. Generally, all moving parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys. Wipe surfaces clean before and after lubrication. Grease:[...]

12 Regular Maintenance TIRE PRESSURE Tire pressure is 20 psi (1.4 bar). B A TTER Y SER VICE Cleaning the Battery and Cables - 9HP Models Service Interval: Every 100 Hours 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (C, Figure 13a). 2. Remove the battery hold-down (B), rubber protective sheet (D) and battery (A). 3. Clean the bat[...]

13 Regular Maintenance SER VICING THE MO WER BLADES Service Interval: Every 100 Hours or As Required 1. Raise the front end of the brush mower and securely support in the raised position. 2. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If worn or damaged, replace the blades as described in following steps. 3. To remove the blade, use a wood [...]

14 T roubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service TR OUBLESHOO TING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not turnover or start. 1. PTO lever in the engaged position. Place in disengaged position. 2. Out of fuel. If the engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill the fuel tank. 3. Engine flooded. Disengage choke. 4. Battery terminals require cleaning. See[...]

15 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service T r oubleshooting Cont. Blade will not engage. 1. Blade clutch rod too loose. See Blade Clutch Adjustment Section. 2. Blade belt worn or broken. Turn off engine and inspect belt. Adjust or replace as required. 3. Over-stretched or broken spring Turn off engine and inspect spring. Replace on blade clutch[...]

16 T roubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service TRA VEL CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Serial Number 0-011903999 1. The Travel Control engagement bars (A, Figure 16a) should be an equal distance from the Upper Handle Bar. If they are not, adjust their position. 2. Loosen the wing nut locknut (D) and rotate control rod (C) until engagement bars are properly adju[...]

17 T roubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service A D C B E Figure 17 - Blade Clutch Adjustment A. Clutch Rod B. Clutch Rod Lever C. Clutch Rod Fitting D. Locknut E. Hairpin Clip BLADE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT If the mower blade does not stop running when the blade clutch lever is in the DISENGAGED position, does not run at full speed, adjust the Blade Clutc[...]

18 T roubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT The mower blade should stop within 5 seconds after the Blade Engagement Lever is moved to the DISEN- GAGED position. This adjustment is checked by: 1. Remove blade clutch cover plate (A, Figure 19). 2. Start engine. 3. With mower blade engagement lever in the DISEN- GAGED positio[...]

19 T roubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service A D B 1/8” Max. C Figure 21 - Traction Drive Belt Adjustment A. Transmission Pulley B. Drive Belt C. Engine Pulley D. Idler Pulley Figure 22 - Traction Drive Belt Adjustment A. Adjustment Nut TRA CTION DRIVE BEL T ADJUSTMENT If the mower drive is not functioning properly, the drive belt may need to b[...]

20 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service E D G F B C A Figure 24 - Belt Alignment A. Blade Drive Pulley B. Mower Belt C. Mower Tension Idler D. Transmission Pulley E. Transmission Belt F. Engine Pulley G. Transmission Tension Idler MO WER BEL T REPLA CEMENT To replace the mower blade drive belt; NOTE - The traction drive belt will have to be r[...]

21 Specifications Parts & Accessories ENGINEl BRIGGS HONDA KAWASAKI BRIGGS Engine 13 HP B&S 13 HP Honda 15 HP V-twin 16 HP B&S Transmission Hydro/Variable Hydro/Variable Hydro/Variable Hydro/Variable Ground Speed (mph) Infinite (.01 - 6) Infinite (.01 - 6) Infinite (.01 - 6) Infinite (.01 - 6) Weight (lbs) 287 298 299 N/A Overall Length[...]

22 Notes[...]

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