Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. Th...
Page 3 - OPERATION
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION 1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge area while engine is running. 2. STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads, and under any conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard. 3. Mow only in dayli...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................ 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.............................................................. 5 SECTION ...
Page 5 - Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION
5 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER W ALK BEHIND MOW ERS. Its purpose, aside from recommending operating and routine service requirements, is to promote safety through the use of accepted operating practices. Read, Understand ...
Page 6 - Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING
6 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. WARNING DO NOT start or operate this mac...
Page 9 - Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
9 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular mower, always mention model and serial number. 3.2 SERVICE ...
Page 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING
14 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty, or fuel valve closed. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Turn valve to “ON”. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking. 2. Move choke control to “CHOKE” position. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected....
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS
15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 9 X Periodic Oil Change Page 10 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual & Page 10. X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engin...
Page 16 - DECAL IDENTIFICATION
16 DECAL IDENTIFICATION (1) WARNING: Located on the top edge of the Discharge Door. It advises operator regarding Safety Instructions. (2) WARNING (DECK): Read and follow Starting and Safety Instructions in Owner’s Manual. Improper use of machine can result in serious injury. (3) WARNING: Located on...
Page 18 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
18 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) 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 ...
Page 19 - SERVICE NOTES
19 SERVICE NOTES ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________...
Page 20 - Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for; IMPORTANT
20 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” CAST ALUMINUM DECK COMMERCIAL MODEL WALK MOWERS SERIES 1 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important em...