Snapper 216015, 216515BV manual

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    Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 15 PUSH MODELS 216015 216515BV MODEL NUM BER EXPLA NA T ION 21 65 15 BV CUTT ING WIDTH ENGINE DESI GNA T ION ENGINE HO RSE POWER SERIES DESIGNATION 21 – 21” Cuttin g Width B – Briggs &Stratto n 15 - Series Designatio n 60 – 6.0 HP (Engine Ho rse Power)[...]

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    2 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerf ul cuttin g machine is capable of amp utating hand s and feet and can t hrow ob jects that can cause in jury and damage! Failure to comply wi th the follo wing SAFETY inst ructions coul d result in serious injury or death to the ope rator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understa[...]

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    3 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TION 1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge area w hile engin e is running. 2. ST OP eng ine when cro ssing gravel driv es, walks, or roads, and under any conditions where t hrown o bjects might be a h azard. 3. Mow only in day light or good artificial light. 4. DO N[...]

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    4 TA BLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTA NT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................. 2 & 3 TA BLE OF CO NTENTS ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 1 - FA MILIAR IZA TION .............................................................. 5 SECTION 2 - OPERA TIN G INSTRUCTIONS ..........[...]

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    5 Section 1 - FA MILIA RIZA TION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCT ION This manual has been prepar ed for the operators of the SNAPPER W ALK BEHIND MOW ERS. Its purpose, aside from recom mending oper ating and routine servic e requirements , is to promote safety through the use of accepted operating practices . Read, Understand and Follow the “IMPORT ANT [...]

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    6 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-STA RT CHECK LIST Make the following c hecks and per form the service required bef ore each start-up. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, gr ass bag, adapter and covers to mak e sure all are in plac e and securely tightened. 2.1.2. Check blade c ontr ol and wheel drive contr ol to insure they work freely. [...]

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    7 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STO PPING Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade control. Stop f orward motion of mower by releasing the wheel drive control. 2.4 HA NDLE HEIGHT A DJUSTM ENT The height of the m ower handle can be adjusted as follows: 1. Loosen the lower nuts on each lower handle as shown in Figure 2.4. FIGURE 2.4 2. [...]

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    8 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 2.6 RECYCLING OPERA T ION (Op[...]

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    9 Section 3 – MA INTENA NCE 3.1 INTRODUCT ION To retain the quality of the m ower, use genuine SNAPPER replacem ent parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistanc e. For the cor rect part or inform ation for a particular mower, always mention m odel and serial num ber. 3.2 SERVICE - A FTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.1. CHA NGE [...]

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    10 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wea r heavy leather glove[...]

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    11 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wea r heavy leather glove[...]

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    12 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBL EM PROBA BLE CA USE CORRECTIVE A CT ION 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 M anual for Instructions. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Engine Stalls or Stop[...]

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    13 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFO RMED REF. EA CH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EA CH SEA SON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 9 X Periodic Oil Change Page 9 X* A i r Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual & Page 9. X** A i r Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual. X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. [...]

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    14 3 YEA R LIMITED WA RRA NTY For thr ee ( 3) years from purc hase date f or the original purc haser's residential, non- com m erc ial use, SNAPPER , through any authorized SNA PPER dealer will replace, free of charge ( except f or tax es where applicable) , any part or parts found upon exam ination by the f actory at McDonough, Georgia, to be[...]

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    15 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    16 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    17 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    18 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    19 NOTES ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _[...]

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    20 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 15 IMPORTA NT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufac tured. The labels on those e ngines contain ver y importa nt emissions infor mation and critical safety warn ings. Read, [...]