Snapper ELP21602E, ELP21502KWV, ELP21602 manual

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN 21” CAST ALUM INUM DECK WALK M OWERS SERIES 2 SELF-PROPELLED & ELECTRIC START MODELS ELP21502KWV ELP21602 ELP21602E MODEL NUM BER EXPLA NA T ION E L P 21 60 2 E MODEL DESIGNA T ION ENGINE OP TIONS SELF-PR OPELLED SERIES DESIGNATION CUTT ING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE P OWER E – European M o[...]

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[...]

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 engine w hen crossing gravel drives, 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 NOT[...]

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 .............[...]

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 [...]

6 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-ST A RT CHECK LIST Make the f ollowing checks and perform 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. WA RNING DO NOT start or opera te this machine without installing the recycling pl[...]

7 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STA RTING & OPERA TION 2.2.2. ENGINE & BL AD E ( Pr im e r M o d el s ) (Elect ric Start) W hen the ignition k ey is turned to “ST ART”, the engine will not cr ank over and will not start unless the blade control is engaged! 1. Move engine speed control to the “Fa st ” (R abbit) position. Se[...]

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. Remov e key. Disconnect spark plug w ire and secure aw ay from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for a ll components to cool. 2.5 CUTT ING HE[...]

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 EN[...]

10 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Remov e key. Disconnect spark plug w ire and secure aw ay from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wea r heavy lea ther glo[...]

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. Remov e key. Disconnect spark plug w ire and secure aw ay from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wea r heavy [...]

12 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. Remov e key. Disconnect spark plug w ire and secure aw ay from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wea r heavy [...]

13 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. Remov e key. Disconnect spark plug w ire and secure aw ay from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wea r heavy [...]

14 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maint enance or service with the engine and blade running. STOP engine and b lade. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire and secu re away from spark plu g. Engine and components are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. DO NOT [...]

15 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING The elect rolyte (acid) produces a h ighly explosive gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area w hen charging battery or when handling electr olyte or battery . Electroly te (acid) is a highly corrosive liquid. Wear eye protection . Wash affected areas immediately after hav ing eye or ski[...]

16 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 Start er 2. Engine requires priming. 2. Push primer button 3 times.. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Pl ace spark plug wire onto spark plug. Engine Will Not 1 . F ue l t an k e mp t y. 1. Fil[...]

17 MA INTENA NCE 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 9 X Initial Oil Change Page 10 X Periodic Oil Change Page 10 X* A i r Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual & Page 10. X** A i r Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual. X** Spark Plug Replace Engine[...]

18 DECA L I DENTIFICA TION (1) WA RNING INSTRUCTIONS. (2) WA RNING (DECK): Read and follow Starting and Safety Instructions in Owner’s Manual. Improper use of m achine can result in s erious injury. (3) WA RNING: Do Not opera te without entire Grass Catcher or Gu ard in place. (4) WA RNING: Located on the right side of the Mower Deck . It advises[...]

19 DECA L I DENTIFICA TION (7) GROUND SPEE D: Shows direction of movem ent and the ability to select one of three ground speeds by mo ving the lever. The num ber 3 (Rabbit) indicates the top speed, number 2 indicates the m edium s peed and the number 1 (Turtle) indicates the slowest speed. (8) HEIGHT CONTROL INST RUCTION: Shows direction of m ovem [...]

20 DECA L I DENTIFICA TION (13) WA RNING: DO NOT operate w ithout grass catcher, s ide chute or plug installed. (14) A IR FILTER: Indicates loc ation of engine air f ilter. To service the f ilter, read and follow the engine operating and m aintenance instructions . (15) WA RNING: Located on the right side of the Mower Deck . It advises operator of [...]

21 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, f ree of c harge (ex cept f or taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon exam ination by the f actory at McDonough, Georgia, to be[...]

22 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN 21” CAST ALUMINUM DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 2 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 very important emissions informa tion and critical safety warn ings.[...]