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 6. Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles. 7. DO NOT mow near drop offs, ditches or embankments. Operator could lose footing or balance. 8. DO NOT mow on wet grass Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................2 & 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.............................................................. 5 SECTIO...
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
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. 2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel dri...
Page 7 - WARNING
7 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER (Self Propelled Models Only) 1. Move ground speed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.4. 2. Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. Forward speed can be adjusted while the mow...
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 17 - TROUBLESHOOTING
17 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking. 2. Move choke control to “CHOKE” position. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug....
Page 18 - SERVICE SCHEDULE
18 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 9 X Initial Oil Change Page 9 X Periodic Oil Change Page 9 X* Transmission Grease Check Grease Level Page 9 X X Periodic Grease Check Page 9 X Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge...
Page 19 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
19 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 20 - PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
20 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE An illustration of how dirt can damage your engine & how reasonable maintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best available engines and components in their products in order to provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper care is essential in prolonging engine l...
Page 24 - SERVICE NOTES
24 SERVICE NOTES ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________...
Page 25 - Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
25 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 12 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. COPYRIGHT © 1999 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUA...