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 FIGURE 1.1 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, ...
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 15 - Battery Condition Chart
15 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery. Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive liquid. Wear eye protection. Wash affected ar...
Page 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING
16 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 ...
Page 17 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS
17 MAINTENANCE 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 10 X Periodic Oil Change Page 10 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual & Page 10. X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engi...
Page 18 - DECAL IDENTIFICATION
18 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 20 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
20 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 21 - Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for; IMPORTANT
21 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN 21” CAST ALUMINUM DECK “M” 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 ...