Snapper ELP216753BDV - Manuals

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

6 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operators of theSNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS. Its purpose,aside from recommending operating and routine servicerequirements, is to promote safety through the use ofaccepted operating practices. Read, Unders...

7 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the servicerequired before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securelytightened. 2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel drive...

8 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER 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. IMPORTANT: Forward motion of machine must be stopped before changing pos...

9 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION Converting this mower to the recycling operation requiresno tools. First, STOP engine. Raise discharge door locatedat rear of machine. Remove grass catcher. Insert recyclingplug fully into discharge opening. Allow discharge door toclose. S...

10 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAP-PER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAP-PER dealer for parts and service assistance. For thecorrect part or information for a particular mower,always mention model and serial number. 3.2 SERVICE...

11 3.2.4. CHECK MOWER BLADE 1. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug. 2. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to the blade cap screw. See Figure 3.2. IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down. Oil from crankcase will saturate the air fil-ter and cause...

12 Section 3 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 4.1.1. STANDARD BLADE WEAR LIMIT1. Follow WARNING statement found on this page. 2. Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage. See Figure 4.1. 4.1.2. BLADE SHARPENING1. Follow WARNING statement found on this page...

15 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not StartUsing Recoil Starter 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. 2. Engine requires choking. 2. Choke engine. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Engine Stalls or StopsA...

16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 10 X Initial Oil Change Page 11 X Periodic Oil Change Page 11 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual & Page 11 X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engi...

17 DECAL IDENTIFICATION READ, UNDERSTAND ANDFOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ANDWARNINGS IN OPERATOR’SMANUAL, AND ON THEMOWER, ENGINE ANDATTACHMENTS BEFOREOPERATING. KEEP CHILDRENAND OTHERS OUTOF MOWING AREA. (1) WARNING INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT OPERATEWITHOUT ENTIREGRASS CATCHER ORGUARD IN PLACE. ADVISES OPERATOROF...

18 DECAL IDENTIFICATION (5) HEIGHT CONTROL INSTRUCTION: SHOWS DIRECTION OFMOVEMENT OF HEIGHT ADJUST HANDLE TO SELECT ACHANGE IN HEIGHT IF CUT FROM HIGHEST CUTTINGHEIGHT (CLOCKWISE) TO LOWEST CUTTING HEIGHT(COUNTERCLOCKWISE). NOTE THAT THERE IS A TOTAL OFELEVEN HEIGHTS OF CUT. EUROPEANCOMMUNITYDECALP...

19 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 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 M...

20 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the datemanufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safetywarnings. Read, Underst...