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 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................ 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ..........................
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 Familiarize yourself with all controls, instructions and warnings on this machine before attempting to operate it. Know how to stop the wheel drive, stop the blade and stop the engine before starting the engine. Make the following checks ...
Page 10 - Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
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. WARNING DO ...
Page 19 - TROUBLESHOOTING
19 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty or fuel valve OFF. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Turn valve ON. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking. 2. Move choke control to “CHOKE” position. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place...
Page 20 - SERVICE SCHEDULE
20 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Engine Manual X Initial Oil Change Page 10 X Periodic Oil Change Page 10 X* Oil Filter Replace with Oil Change Engine Manual X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manu...
Page 21 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
21 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 Mc...
Page 22 - SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM; IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS; (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase); Eastern Standard Time
22 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase) Model Number ____________________________________________________________ Serial Number ______________________________________________________...
Page 23 - PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
Page 27 - SERVICE NOTES
27 SERVICE NOTES ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________...
Page 29 - Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for; IMPORTANT
29 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 26” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 0 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 information and c...