Snapper ELP21703BV - Manuals

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................. 5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .............................................................. 6 SECTION ...

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

7 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...

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 requires no tools. First, STOP engine. Raise discharge door located at rear of machine. Remove grass catcher. Insert recycling plug fully into discharge opening. Allow discharge door to clos...

10 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...

11 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all co...

12 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient ti...

14 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient ti...

15 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 requires priming. 2. Push primer button 3 times.. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Engine ...

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 (1) WARNING 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: Do Not operate without entire Grass Catcher or Guard in place. (4) WARNING: Located on the righ...

20 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...

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24 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN 21” CAST ALUMINUM DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 3 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 emissions ...