Snapper ELP216753BDV manual

Safety Instructions & Operator's Man ual f or NO TE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to c hange without notice . * Actual sustained engine power will likely be lo wer due to operating limitations and en vironmental factors. COPYRIGHT © 2006 SNAPPER - A DIVISION OF SIMPLICITY MFG., INC. ALL RIGHTS RESER VED M[...]

2 ! ! IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS W ARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capab le of amputating hands and feet and can thro w objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the f ollowing SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the mac hine must under stan[...]

3 ! ! IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE (Continued Fr om Previous P age) 3. DO NO T remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool bef ore refueling. 4. DO NO T refuel the machine indoors. 5. DO NO T store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light [...]

4 ! ! IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND ST ORA GE (Continued Fr om Previous P age) 9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear heavy leather glo ves and use CA U- TION when handling them. 10. DO NO T test for spark by gr ounding spark plug next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exit- ing engine. 11. H[...]

5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 SECTION 1 - F AMILIARIZA TION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 SECTION 2 - OPERA TING[...]

6 Section 1 - F AMILIARIZA TION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared f or the operators of the SNAPPER W ALK BEHIND MOWERS . Its pur pose, aside from recommending operating and routine service requirements, is to promote saf ety through the use of accepted operating practices . Read, Understand and Follow the “IMPORT ANT SAFE[...]

7 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS 2.1 PRE-ST ART CHECK LIST Make the f ollowing checks and perf or m the ser vice required bef ore each star t-up. 2.1.1. Check guards , deflectors, gr ass bag, adapter and cov ers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.1.2. Check b lade control and wheel dr ive control to insure they w ork free[...]

8 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS 2.2.2. PROPELLING MO WER 1. Mov e ground speed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.4. 2. Mov e wheel dr ive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mow er forw ard. IMPORT ANT: F orward motion of machine must be stopped bef ore changing position of the ground speed control. See [...]

9 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS 2.6 RECYCLING OPERA TION Conv er ting this mower to the recycling oper ation requires no tools. First, ST OP engine. Raise discharge door located at rear of machine. Remove g rass catcher . Inser t recycling plug fully into discharge opening. Allo w discharge door to close. See Figure 2.7. NO TE: For best recy[...]

10 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION T o retain the quality of the mower , use genuine SNAP- PER replacement par ts only . Contact a local SNAP- PER dealer f or par ts and ser vice assistance. For the correct par t or information f or a par ticular mower , alwa ys mention model and ser ial number . 3.2 SER VICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.1. C[...]

11 3.2.4. CHECK MO WER BLADE 1. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end awa y from plug. 2. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels f or access to the blade cap scre w . See Figure 3.2. IMPORT ANT: DO NO T tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down. Oil from crankcase will saturate the air fil- ter and cause the engine to be hard to star t or not st[...]

12 Section 3 - REP AIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1 MO WER BLADE REPLACEMENT 4.1.1. ST AND ARD BLADE WEAR LIMIT 1. F ollow W ARNING statement found on this page . 2. Inspect blade frequently f or signs of excessiv e wear or damage. See Figure 4.1. 4.1.2. BLADE SHARPENING 1. F ollow W ARNING statement found on this page . 2. Tilt mower up on its rear wheel[...]

13 Section 4 - REP AIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.2 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (Engine T o T ransmission Drive Belt) The wheel drive control requires periodic adjustment to maintain proper engine to transmission drive belt tension. The adjustment is located on the r ight handle and requires no tools. See Figure 4.4. IMPORT ANT: DO NO T operate engine [...]

14 4.3 BEL T SER VICE The condition of the engine to transmission belt should be check ed after ev er y 25 hours of mower oper ation. 4.3.1. Engine T o T ransmission Belt Replacement 1. F ollow W ARNING statement found on this page . 2. Remov e the retaining screws that secure the belt cov er . Remov e the belt cover . See Figure 4.5 3. Disconnect [...]

15 TR OUBLESHOO TING PROBLEM PR OB ABLE CA USE CORRECTIVE A CTION Engine Will Not Star t Using Recoil Starter 1. Fuel tank empty . 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. 2. Engine requires choking. 2. Choke engine. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spar k plug. Engine Stalls or Stops After Running 1. Blade control is releas[...]

16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ITEM SER VICE PERFORMED REF . EA CH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EA CH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Le vel P age 10 X Initial Oil Change P age 11 X P er iodic Oil Change P age 11 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual & P age 11 X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual X** Spark Plug Replace Engine[...]

17 DECAL IDENTIFICA TION READ, UNDERST AND AND FOLLO W INSTRUCTIONS AND W ARNINGS IN OPERA TOR’S MANU AL, AND ON THE MO WER, ENGINE AND A TT ACHMENTS BEFORE OPERA TING. KEEP CHILDREN AND O THERS OUT OF MO WING AREA. (1) W ARNING INSTRUCTIONS. DO NO T OPERA TE WITHOUT ENTIRE GRASS CA TCHER OR GU ARD IN PLACE. AD VISES OPERA T OR OF THE DANGER OF T[...]

18 DECAL IDENTIFICA TION (5) HEIGHT CONTROL INSTR UCTION: SHO WS DIRECTION OF MO VEMENT OF HEIGHT ADJUST HANDLE TO SELECT A CHANGE IN HEIGHT IF CUT FROM HIGHEST CUTTING HEIGHT (CLOCKWISE) TO LO WEST CUTTING HEIGHT (COUNTERCLOCKWISE). NOTE THA T THERE IS A T OT AL OF ELEVEN HEIGHTS OF CUT . EUROPEAN COMMUNITY DECAL P/N 7029776 (7) EUROPEAN PERFORMAN[...]

19 2 YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY F or two (2) years from purchase date f or the or iginal purchaser’ s residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER , through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace , free of charge (except f or taxes where applicab le), any par t or par ts found upon e xamination by the f actor y at McDonough, Georgia, to be defectiv e[...]

20 Safety Instructions & Operator's Man ual f or IMPOR T ANT Snapper products are b uilt using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very impor tant emissions information and critical saf ety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and ins[...]