Snapper R204513E - Manual

6 DEALER CHECKLIST for SNAPPER 20” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS T h e f o l l o w i n g m u s t b e a c h i e v e d u p o n t h e p u r c h a s e o f t h e m o w e r . I t i s v e r y i m p o r t a n t t h a t t h e D e a l e r p e r f o r m s a n d a c c o m p l i s h e s t h e s e t - u p a n d t...

8 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, ...

9 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 to insure it ...

10 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.2. ENGINE & BLADE (120 Volt Electric Start) WARNING The 120 volt electric start models are supplied with a 10 foot three-wire power cord. The plug is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current. It must be properly g...

13 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...

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 needs priming. 2. Push primer three times. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 4. Spark plug ...

17 SERVICE 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 9 X Periodic Oil Change Page 13 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual & Page 14. X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Ma...

18 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 ...

19 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE An illustration of how dirt can damage your engine & how reasonable maintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best available engines and components in their products in order to provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper care is essential in prolonging engine l...

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25 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 20” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 13 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. COPYRIGHT © 1999 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVE...