Snapper S21, SP21, SPV21, SPV21S, SPV21E - Manuals

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

6 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 (MODEL SPV21 SHOWN) 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER ‘EASY LINE’ WALK BEHIND MOWERS. Its purpose, aside from recommending operating and routine service requirements, is to promote safety through the use of accept...

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, wheel drive ...

8 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER (Self Propelled Models Only) 1. Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting & Operation – Engine & Blade”. 2. Move ground speed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.6. 3. Squeeze wheel drive...

11 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 ...

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...

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 priming. 2. Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark ...

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 11 X Periodic Oil Change Page 11 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual X** Spark...

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 M...

26 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase) Model Number _____________________________________________________________ Serial Number _____________________________________________________...

28 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” ‘EASY LINE’ WALK BEHIND MOWERS 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 cr...