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 - SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE (Continued From Previous Page) 3. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. 4. DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. 5. DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside where there is...
Page 4 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE (Continued From Previous Page) 11. Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices. 12. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to assure that original standards a...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................2 - 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................. 5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .............................................................. 6 SECTION ...
Page 6 - Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION; Read, Understand and Follow; the “IMPORTANT
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...
Page 7 - Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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. 2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel dri...
Page 8 - WARNING; HEIGHT
8 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER 1. Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting & Operation”. 2. Move ground speed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.5. 3. Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. Forward sp...
Page 9 - OPERATION
9 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all comp...
Page 10 - Install the grass bag adapter and secure to
10 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.8 INSTALLATION, COLLECTOR GRASS BAG (Optional accessory on some models) STEP 1: Install the grass bag adapter and secure to the side and top of the deck with the two nuts provided on the machine. Slot in front edge of adapter must be under nut located on top o...
Page 11 - Remove grass bag from handle and grass bag; of
11 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all com...
Page 12 - Section 3 – MAINTENANCE; Refer to Engine Manual for proper oil
12 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 13 - Filter
13 Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION (Continued from previous page) NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive disc. See Figure 3.3. 3. Reinstall transmission plug. 4. Check grease level after each 25 hours of operation. FIGURE 3.3 WARNING DO NOT attempt any...
Page 14 - MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT
14 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns; allow sufficient time for all c...
Page 15 - WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
15 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all c...
Page 16 - DRIVEN AND DRIVE DISC SERVICE
16 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all c...
Page 17 - Remove driven disc spring from driven disc
17 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all c...
Page 19 - SERVICE
19 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all c...
Page 20 - PULLEY POSITION
20 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all c...
Page 21 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM
19 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 or priming. 2. Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug...
Page 22 - SERVICE SCHEDULE; MAINTENANCE PARTS
20 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 7 X Initial Oil Change Page 12 X Periodic Oil Change Page 13 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual & Page 13. X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine M...
Page 23 - DECAL IDENTIFICATION
21 DECAL IDENTIFICATION (1) WARNING INSTRUCTIONS. (2) WARNING: Do Not operate without entire Grass Catcher or Guard in place. (3) PRIME (on engine): Use for initial engine starting. Read and follow engine operating and maintenance instructions. Push bulb to prime engine. (4) SPARK PLUG: Warns of pot...
Page 25 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; any authorized
23 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...
Page 26 - NOTES
Page 28 - Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for; IMPORTANT
26 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN 21” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS (TYPE ‘M’) SERIES 18 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...