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 6. Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles. 7. DO NOT mow near drop offs, ditches or embankments. Operator could lose footing or balance. 8. DO NOT mow on wet grass Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk...
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
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. 2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel dri...
Page 7 - WARNING
7 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION (Continued) 2.2.2. ENGINE & BLADE (Primer Models) (Recoil Start) If the battery is dead or to weak to crank engine use the recoil backup. When the ignition key is turned the to “RUN” position, the engine will crank over using the ...
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. 3.2 SERVICE...
Page 18 - Methods of Checking Battery Condition
18 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.5. BATTERY SERVICE 4.5.1. NEW BATTERY PREPARATION 1. Remove battery from carton. 2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non-concrete surface. 3. Remove battery cell caps. Fill cells as required with electrolyte (purchased separately) to proper...
Page 19 - TROUBLESHOOTING
19 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Battery is dead. 1. Charge or replace battery. Using Electric Starter 2. W iring harness to battery disconnected. 2. Connect wiring harness and tighten securely. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug ...
Page 20 - 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 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 10 X Periodic Oil Change Page 10 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual. X** Spar...
Page 21 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
21 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 22 - PRIMARY MAINTENANCE
Page 26 - SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM; IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS; (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase); Eastern Standard Time
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 ______________________________________________________...
Page 27 - NOTES
Page 28 - Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for; IMPORTANT
28 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SWIVEL WHEEL MODEL SERIES 17 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 emissio...