Snapper LT23460AWS manual

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. Please refer to ‘Engine Power Rating Information’ for further details. M anual No. 710284[...]

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. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards a[...]

Table of C ontents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Important Operator Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 International Pictorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Assembly . . . . . . . [...]

4 www.snapper.com ! ! WARNIN G: 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 a[...]

en English 5 ! ! Protection against Tipovers (C ontinued From Previous C olumn ) 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. 9. Make sure all [...]

6 www.snapper.com ! ! Towing 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. 3. DO NOT allow children or others on towed equipment. 4. On slopes, the weight of the towed [...]

International Pictorials IM PORTANT: 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. Explosive Gases Can Cause[...]

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. WARNIN G: B efore doing any assembly or maintenance to t[...]

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’ in Figure 3) NOTE: Fasteners may be attached to seat for shipping pur[...]

Figure 7: Steering post A - Screw B - Washer C - Cover D - Decal (Optional) E - Steering wheel F - Bellows G - Steering post H - Straight M aintenance Free B attery IM PORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the battery must be charged. 1. Check the top and the side of the batt[...]

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. Figure 9: Battery A - Carriage bolt B - Hex nut C - Black cable D - Positive (+) te[...]

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. This is normal and only expected during initial operation. A sep[...]

Features and C ontrols 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 — Quickly stops the unit. D - Deck Lift Lever — Changes the height of cut. E[...]

Operation Attachments This unit can use many different attachments. For all pull-behind attachments or trailers, the maximum gross weight is 250 pounds. Gross weight is the weight of the attachment or trailer and any load that might be on or in it. Do not operate on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees when using a pull-behind attachment or trai[...]

How to Engage the B lades 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. Before you start the engine, make sure the PTO switch is pushed down in the DISEN GAG E position . 2. Pull the PTO switch up to the E[...]

How to Use the C ruise C ontrol To engage the cruise control: 1. Slowly push the speed control pedal forward to the desired speed (Figure 11). 2. Pull up on the cruise control knob (Figure 12). Release the speed control pedal . The unit should continue traveling forward at the desired speed. NOTE: The cruise control only operates in forward speeds.[...]

Figure 13: Automatic drive disconnect A - Automatic drive disconnect DRIVE position B - Automatic drive disconnect PUSH position How to Set the Parking B rake 1. Completely push the brake pedal forward. 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 14). 3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever . Make sure the park[...]

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. Mowing How to Operate the M ower Deck WARNIN G : The deflector is a safety dev[...]

How to Operate the Unit on Hills WARNIN G : 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. Do not use the brake pedal on a hill. 2. To help pre[...]

Engine Operation B efore Starting the Engine C heck 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. 1. Make sure the unit is level. NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs.[...]

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. 3. If the engine will not start, first make sure the wire is attached to the spark plug. 4. Make su[...]

22 www.snapper.com M aintenance M aintenance Schedule Fre q uency M aintenance Re q uired C omments 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. Examine all rotating and sliding parts. Check tire inflation. Re[...]

G eneral 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. Check the fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are tight. 4. Follow the M[...]

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 B lade WARNIN G : V ibration can be caused if the blade is not correctly balanced or if the blade is damaged. A blade that is [...]

Adjustments How to C heck and Adjust the PTO C lutch 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. WARNIN G: B efore you make an inspection , adjustment , [...]

A B D E F G C How to C heck and Adjust the M otion Drive B elt 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. WARNIN G: B efore you make an inspection , adjustment , or repair to the unit , disconnect the wire to the spark [...]

27 English en How to C heck and Adjust the Drive B rake 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. The location of the drive brake is on the right side of th[...]

M aintenance Free B attery How to Remove the B attery To charge or clean the battery , remove the battery from the unit as follows. WARNIN G : To prevent sparks , disconnect the black battery cable from the negative (-) terminal before you disconnect the red cable. WARNIN G : The battery contains sulfuric acid which is harmful to the skin , eyes , [...]

L ubrication Where to L ubricate 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. C AUTION: If the unit is operated in dry areas that have sand , use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit. Figure 28:[...]

How to C heck 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 29). Replace the old filter with a new filter. Use an original equipment part. See an authorized service dealer in your [...]

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 M - Not Used N - Mower drive belt O - Front hanger P - Hanger rod Q - Adjuster arm R - Belt guide (Not on some models) S - Mower driver belt T - Be[...]

How to Adjust the G auge 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. IM PORTANT: Before you adjust the gauge wheels, you must do the following. Make sure the mower deck is level. Make sure the height of cut is set at the height you want [...]

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). WARNIN G : The deck lift lever is spring loaded. M ake sure the lift lever is locked in the LEVEL AD J UST M ENT position. 5. Loosen the left and right adjuster knobs (Figure 36). Push d[...]

How to Replace the Primary M ower Drive B elt 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 38). 3. To remove the primary mower drive belt from the left mandrel pulley , slide the primary mower drive belt between the left [...]

35 English en 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 I C G A B D J G F A E E H[...]

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 39). 2. Fasten the front wheel with washer and cotter pin . Bend the ends of the cotter pin apart to keep the front [...]

37 English en 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). 2. To maintain alignment between the secto[...]

38 www.snapper.com How to Replace the Fuse If the fuse is blown, the engine will not start. The location of the fuse is behind the panel between the engine and the control console. Remove the fuse and replace with an automotive fuse of equivalent rating (Figure 43). Figure 43: Fuse location A - Automotive fuse How to Replace the L ight B ulb 1. Rai[...]

39 English en Storage ( over 3 0 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 B attery 1. Remove the battery. 2. Clean the battery terminals of any deposits. 3. Charge the battery. See the instructions on “How To Prepare And Charg[...]

Troubleshooting 40 www.snapper.com Troubleshooting C hart Problem C orrection 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. 3. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter. 4. Remove the spark plug(s). Move t[...]

41 English en en Troubleshooting C hart C ontinued Problem C orrection 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. 6. Replace the spring for the blade idler. The mower [...]

Specifications 42 www.snapper.com Product Specifications LT23460 AWS Deck Size (inches) 46 Height of Cut (inches) 1.5 - 4.0 Transmission Type Hydro Ground Speed - Fwd/Rev (mph) 0 - 5.0 / 0 - 2.5 Engine Power (hp) 23.0 Engine Displacement (cc) 721 Fuel Tank Capacity (gal) 2.2[...]

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47 English en 2 Y EAR LIM ITED WARRANT Y 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 [...]

Snapper Products 535 M acon Street McDonough, G A 3 0253 1-800-317-7833 LAWN TRACT OR SERIE S 0 Engine Power Rating Information: The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been ob[...]