Snapper HWPS26700BV manual

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    Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 26” STEEL DECK HIGH WHEEL WALK M OWER SERIES 0 MODEL HWPS26700BV MODEL NUMBER EXPLA NA TION HW P S 26 70 0 B V MODEL DESIGNA T ION ENGINE OP T IONS CUTT ING WIDTH ENGINE T YPE ENGINE HP SERIES DESIGNATION HW - High W heel M odel 26 - 26” Cutt ing Deck 0 - Series Designation B – Briggs Engine P[...]

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    2 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This pow erful cut ting machine is cap able of amputat ing hands and feet and can t hrow o bjects 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 SA FE HANDLING OF GA SOLINE (Continued From Pre vious Page) 3. DO NOT remove fuel cap o r add fuel with the engine running. A llow the engine to cool before re fueling. 4. DO NOT refuel the machine indoors . 5. DO NOT store the machine or fuel co ntainer inside where t here is an open f lame, spark or pilot light s[...]

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    4 TA BLE OF CONTENTS IMPO RTANT SA FET Y INSTRUCT IONS ........................................................................ 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENT S ..................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1 - FA M ILIA R IZA T ION .............................................................[...]

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    5 Section 1 - FA MILIA RIZA TION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCT ION This manual has been pr epared for the oper ators of the SNAPPER W ALK BEHIND MOW ERS. Its purpose, aside f rom rec omm ending operating and routine s ervice requirem ents, is to pr omote saf ety through the use of accepted operating practic es. Read, Unders tand and Follow the “IMPORT[...]

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    6 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-STA RT CHECK LIST Fam iliarize y our self with all controls , instruc tions and warnings on this m achine before attem pting to operate it. Know how to stop the wheel drive, stop the blade and stop the engine bef ore star ting the engine. Make the f ollowing check s and perf orm the service requir ed be[...]

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    7 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 ST A RTING & OPERA TION 2.2.1. T O ST A RT ENGINE (Continued From Pre vious Page) 3. Stabilize the m achine by placing your left f oot on the left rear wheel. Machine should be on f lat surf ace where footing is s ecure. 4. Pull rope s tart handle to crank engine. Guide rope back into engine. DO NOT let[...]

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    8 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING DO NOT att empt any adjustments, mainten ance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug an d secure w ire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be e xtremely hot. A void burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time [...]

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    9 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING Cutting on slopes is da ngerous. E xercise ex treme caution. Loss of footing can r esult in serious injury. Cut across slopes - never up and down. Practic e on slopes w ith blade of f. 2.6 SWIVEL WHEEL LOCK and UNLOCK IMPO RTANT: Engage the lock on the swivel wheel to maintain better control of mac hin[...]

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    10 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.1 INTRODUCT ION To retain the quality of the m ower, use genuine SNAPPER replacem ent parts only . C ontact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assis tance. For the cor rect part or infor mation for a particular mower, always mention m odel and serial num ber. WA RNING DO NOT att empt any adjustments, mainten[...]

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    11 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, main tenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plu g and secure w ire aw ay from spark plug. Engine and components can be e xtremely hot. A void burns by allowing engine and components s ufficient time to coo l[...]

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    12 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT att empt any adjustments, mainten ance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug an d secure w ire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be e xtremely hot. A void burns by allowing engine and components sufficient t[...]

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    13 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT att empt any adjustments, mainten ance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug an d secure w ire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be e xtremely hot. A void burns by allowing engine and components sufficient t[...]

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    14 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT att empt any adjustments, mainten ance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug an d secure w ire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be e xtremely hot. A void burns by allowing engine and components sufficient t[...]

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    15 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, main tenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plu g and secure w ire aw ay from spark plug. Engine and components can be e xtremely hot. A void burns by allowing engine and components s ufficient [...]

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    16 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, main tenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plu g and secure w ire aw ay from spark plug. Engine and components can be e xtremely hot. A void burns by allowing engine and components s ufficient [...]

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    17 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT att empt any adjustments, mainten ance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug an d secure w ire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be e xtremely hot. A void burns by allowing engine and components sufficient t[...]

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    18 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, main tenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plu g and secure w ire aw ay from spark plug. Engine and components can be e xtremely hot. A void burns by allowing engine and components s ufficient [...]

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    19 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBL EM PROBABLE CA USE CORRECTIVE A CT ION Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty or fuel valv e OFF. 1. F ill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Turn v alve ON. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking. 2. Mov e choke control to “CHOKE” position. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 4. E[...]

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    20 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERF ORM ED REF. EA CH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EA CH SEA SO N 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* A ir Pre- Cleaner Clean Sponge Elem ent Engine Manual X** A ir Clean er Clean or Replace Eng[...]

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    21 2 YEA R LIMITED W A RRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the or iginal purchaser's residential, non-com m ercial use, SN A PPER , thr ough any authorized SNA PPER dealer will replace, fr ee of char ge (exc ept for taxes where applic able), any part or parts found upon exam ination by the factor y at Mc Donough, Georgia, to be def[...]

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    22 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEE P THIS INFORMATION FOR Y OUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following infor mation on your Snappe r purchas e) Model Nu mber ____________________________________________________________ Serial Nu mber _____________________________________________________________ Date of Pu rchase _________________[...]

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    23 PRIMARY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    24 PRIMARY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    25 PRIMARY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    26 PRIMARY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    27 SERVICE NOTES ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _________________[...]

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    28 SERVICE NOTES ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _________________[...]

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    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 a pplicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on thos e engines conta in very impor tant emissions infor mation and critica l safety warnings. Read, Understan[...]