Snapper C216012RV Lawn Mower User Manual
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3. 4 3 1 Cleaning Drive Disc amp Driven Disc If oil or grease on the drive disc or driven disc is causing slippage clean discs as follows 1 Wipe away any oil or grease with a clean cloth 2 Use either an approved grease solvent or hot soapy water to clean drive disc or driven disc 3 Rinse components with clean water 4 Dry components with a clean cloth 4 3 2 Drive Spring Repair Replacement If drive spring is loose reconnect as shown in Figure 4 6 If spring is broken replace with new spring IMPORTANT If machine drive system continues slipping see Trouble Shooting section USE NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS TO INSTALL DRIVE SPRING 4 3 3 DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT If the drive disc and driven disc are clean and the mower drive is still slipping adjust the driven disc as follows 1 Place ground speed control in the number six speed position See Figure 4 7 FAST MOVE GROUND SPEED SIXTH SPEED CONTROL TO SIXTH POSITION SPEED POSITION GROUND SPEED CONTROL FIRST SPEED ez WW Let egen FIGURE 4 7 2 Remove driven disc spring from driven disc assembly Remove transfer rod connector nut and remove ball joint transfer rod from driven disc assembly anchor point See Figure 4 8 DRIVEN DISC SPRING BALL JOINT TRANSFER ROD FIGURE 4 6 FIGURE 4 8 Continued On Next Page 14 Section A REPAIR amp ADJUSTMENTS 4 3 4 Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring A WARNING A If the rubber r
4. Service Schedule section of this manual 3 3 1 Engine Service engine according to engine owner s manual 3 3 2 Air Filter Refer to engine owners manual for service instructions 3 3 3 Engine Oil Refer to engine owners manual for service instructions 3 4 STORAGE PROCEDURE Refer to the Engine Owners Manual for directions regarding engine storage preparations Prepare the mower for end of season storage as follows 1 Drain fuel from fuel tank and let engine run until all fuel is out of the carburetor 2 Disconnect and remove the spark plug wire away from spark plug before any other preparations are made 3 Tape all openings closed to prevent spraying water into exhaust or air intakes during washing 4 Tilt mower up on its rear wheels and thoroughly clean the underside of the deck Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down Scrape away any accumulation of grass with a putty knife and or wire brush 5 Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating of oil to prevent corrosion 6 On self propelled models disconnect transfer rod clip and remove ground speed control rod before folding handles 7 Loosen handle knobs Carefully fold the handles forward flexing the control cables to prevent cable damage 8 Store the mower in a shed or other dry area protected from weather 11 Section A REPAIR amp ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING A DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or service w
5. Keep away from ditches washouts culverts fences and protruding objects DO NOT mow on wet grass Always be sure of your footing Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run Slipping could cause injury DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running STOP BLADE and STOP ENGINE before leaving the operators position for any reason Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain engine blade and all moving parts have STOPPED Disconnect and secure spark plug wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting STOP engine and wait until the blade comes to complete STOP before removing grass bag and or clearing grass DO NOT operate mower without the entire grass catcher or guards in place DO NOT point discharge at people passing cars windows or doors Slow down before turning Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roadways DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide a deadly poison IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 10 11 12 DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside where fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light such as in a water heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliance Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure Store fuel container out of reach of children in a well ventilated unoccupied building Keep mower and engine free of grass leaves or excess grease to reduc
6. O ol 19 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED EACH EACH USE SEASON cia AN A je a MT Air Pre Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual x Page 10 mies eege DEES EG RA SE X Basen eng BEES E ee i eee aed System ITEE Tension ee eee TTT amp Replacement owes o em Accumulation Transmission Check Grease Level Pages 10 X Xx Grease oe E ee NM ie eee el amp Replacement Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperatures Clean more often under dusty conditions or when air debris is present 4 5 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS MAINTENANCE PARTS Engine Speed Control Robin 4 Cycle Engines Engine Speed Control Robin 2 Cycle Engines Engine Speed Control Kawasaki Engine 2 6467 Blade Control Cable Robin 4 Cycle Engines 3 5881 Blade Control Cable Robin 2 Cycle Engines 2 7393 Blade Control Cable Kawasaki Engine 2 6875 Clutch Pull Cable Cutter Blade Air Lift Compatible Cutter Blade Mulching Cutter Blade Not Air Lift Compatible Cutter Blade Ninja Quad Edge Wheel Drive Pulley to Transmission Pulley Belt Engine to Drive Disc Belt Rubber Drive Tire Parts Manual for 21 Steel Deck Commercial Model Walk Behind Mower Series 12 1 9795 1 7168 2 6407 20 SNAPPER 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 rep
7. OF PULLEY BUSHIN IDLER ARN BOLT DEER gt RETAINER Sa ef SPRING INTERNAL TOOTH LOCKWASHER DECK BRACKET 2 PARTIALLY SHOWN i NUT FIGURE 4 16 6 Lift the drive disc off the idler arm and remove worn belt 7 Loop one end of new belt over engine pulley and insert the other end through slot in deck See Figure 4 16 8 Loop the belt around the pulley on the bottom of the drive disc 9 Reinstall drive disc and retaining hardware 10 Align bushing in bracket and drive disc 11 Reinstall blade hub and cutter blade Recom mended torque for blade cap screw is 30 to 40 ft Ibs 13 Use a stiff wire such as a coat hanger with a hook fashioned on one end to pull the hooked end of the idler spring through the large hole in the right wheel bracket See Figure 4 17 14 Reinstall the driven disc assembly 18 IDLER SPRING RIGHT WHEEL BRACKET PULL SPRING THROUGH LARGE HOLE amp HOOK INTO SMALL HOLE FIGURE 4 17 4 4 2 Transmission Poly V Belt Replacement 1 Remove the driven disc Refer to Section Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring for procedure 4 Note the routing of the old belt around the three pulleys before removing it See Figure 4 18 XN IDLER i eg DIFFERENTIAL A PULLEY BRACKET C DRIVE 7 AS PULLEY g f POLY AO Ars ET Si HEX SHAFT bg be Y ALA BELT GUIDE ROUTING OF POLY V BELT FIGURE 4 18 5 Place new Poly V Belt over end of hex shaft and onto driven pull
8. and can cause severe injury 3 2 3 CHECK MOWER BLADE 1 Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug 2 Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to the blade cap screw Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down See Figure 3 4 3 Check torque of blade retaining cap screw Recommended torque should be 30 to 40 ft Ibs See Figure 3 4 4 Check blade for sharpness wear and damage Refer to Section Blade Wear Limits 3 2 4 CHECK ENGINE DRIVE BELT 1 Visually check engine drive belt for cracking fraying severed or belt strands exposed If worn or damaged replace belt before operating mower 3 2 5 CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY V BELT 1 Visually check poly v belt for cracking fraying severed or belt strands exposed If worn or damaged replace belt before operating mower RECOMMENDED BLADE RETAINING Ne CAP SCREW gt TORQUE VALUE _ SHOULD BE 30 TO 40 FT LBS FIGURE 3 4 Section 3 MAINTENANCE A WARNING A DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or service with engine and blade running STOP engine and blade Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug Engine and components are HOT Avoid serious burns allow sufficient time for all components to cool Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury 3 3 SERVICE ANNUALLY Perform all maintenance as described in the
9. engine and Stop mower if anyone enters the area Check shields deflectors switches blade controls and other safety devices frequently for proper operation and location Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible Replace if damaged Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety glasses long pants and substantial footwear DO NOT mow barefooted or with sandals Know how to STOP blade and engine quickly in preparation for emergencies Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Check grass catcher components frequently for signs of wear or deterioration and replace as needed to prevent injury from thrown objects going through weak or torn spots AA OPERATION 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of discharge area while engine is running STOP engine when crossing gravel drives walks or roads and under any conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard Mow only in daylight or good artificial light DO NOT operate mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates abnormally STOP the engine disconnect and secure spark plug wire Inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage DO NOT mow near drop offs ditches or embankments Operator could lose footing or balance STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards Tall grass can hide obstacles
10. IGURE 4 10 OUTSIDE EDGE CONNECTOR HEX NUT JE ROTATE BALL JOINT CLOCKWISE OUTSIDE EDGE FIGURE 4 9 15 Section 4 REPAIR amp ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING A DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or service with engine and blade running STOP engine and blade Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug Engine and components are HOT Avoid serious burns allow sufficient time for all components to cool 4 3 4 Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring Continued From Previous Page 2 Using needle nose pliers unhook the drive spring and slide the driven disc assembly off the hex shaft See Figure 4 11 3 Remove the five machine screws and plate which secure the rubber ring to the driven disc hub See Figure 4 12 4 Install new rubber ring 5 Reverse above procedures for reassembly and installation See ame N Rg we O DRIVEN D SC ASSEMBLY FIGURE 4 11 DRIVEN DISC HUB FIGURE 4 12 16 REMOVE FOUR MACHINE SCREWS DRIVEN DISC PLATE 4 3 5 Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc If the driven disc bearing fails remove the driven disc assembly and replace bearing as follows 1 Remove snap ring See Figure 4 13 THRUST SHIM PLATE WASHER DRIVEN DISC HUB RUBBER DISC FIGURE 4 13 2 Slide the hub assembly out of the bearing 3 Remove the four screws 4 Remove bearing and replace with new bearing 5 Reassemble components
11. Safety Instructions amp Operator s Manual for 21 STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS COMMERCIAL MODEL SERIES 12 PUSH PROPELLED MODELS MODELS C216012RV CP214012R2 CP216012RV CP216512RV CP215512KWV MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS SELF PROPELLED ENGINE TYPE CUTTING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE HORSE POWER 40 4 0 HP Engine Horse Power 60 6 0 HP Engine Horse Power 55 5 5 HP Engine Horse Power Fe ee ee 65 6 5 HP Engine Horse Power see Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your Walk Behind read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 amp 3 Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance with the operating instructions and common sense SNAPPER GA 30253 U S A COPYRIGHT 1999 SNAPPER INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No 3 5725 REV 2 9 2 99 A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine Each person operating the machine mus
12. al cutting edge See Figure 4 3 DO NOT SHARPEN BEYOND ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE 7 END VIEW OF BLADE ASSEMBLY FIGURE 4 3 5 Check blade for balance If necessary correct balance by grinding heavy end of blade 6 Reinstall blade See Figure 4 1 Check torque of blade retaining cap screw Recommended torque should be 30 to 40 ft Ibs Section A REPAIR amp ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING A DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or service with engine and blade running STOP engine and blade Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug Engine and components are HOT Avoid serious burns allow sufficient time for all components to cool Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury NOTE The following sections 4 2 through 4 4 are for self propelled models only 4 2 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT 1 The wheel drive control is properly adjusted when there is 1 16 to 1 8 clearance between the inside of the spring hook and the inside of the clutch cable eye with the wheel drive control released See Figure 4 4 CLUTCH CABLE 2 7 VINYL SPRING GEL 16 TO 1 8 St Cf CLUTCH CABLE Adz EYE UPPER SPRING S SC SPRING HOOK ernie f i z ai A MAS Oh Tie SE SE gt LOWER CLUTCH CABLE EYE eS FIGURE 4 4 2 To adjust unhook upper spring from cable eye and rotate spring in direction re
13. drained from engine Remove plastic hose Wipe up any spilled oil Dispose of oil properly 6 Place cloth underneath oil filter Remove oil filter and filter gasket Wipe up any spilled oil 7 Install new oil filter and filter gasket NOTE Correct oil filter and filter gasket specified in Engine Owner s Manual 8 Fill engine with oil as specified in Engine Owner s Manual Thereafter change oil after each 25 hours of use Section 3 MAINTENANCE 3 2 2 CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION 1 Roll machine and remove transmission fill plug See Figure 3 2 I a i KO FILL PLUG FIGURE 3 2 2 Look into plug hole If liquid grease IS NOT visible on the input gear the small gear below the plug hole add an amount to cover gear of Snapper 00 grease See Figure 3 2 NOTE Snapper 00 Grease Part No 2 9443 is available at your SNAPPER dealer Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive disc See Figure 3 3 3 Reinstall transmission plug 4 Check grease level after each 25 hours of operation FIGURE 3 3 A WARNING A DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or service with engine and blade running STOP engine and blade Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug Engine and components are HOT Avoid serious burns allow sufficient time for all components to cool Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades Blades are extremely sharp
14. e fire hazard and engine overheating When draining fuel tank drain fuel into an approved container outdoors and away from open flame Keep all bolts especially blade bolts nuts and screws properly tight Check that all cotter pins are in proper position Always provide adequate ventilation when running engine Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide a deadly poison Service engine and make adjustments only when engine is stopped Removed spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or overspeed engine Check grass bag assembly frequently for wear or deterioration to avoid thrown objects and exposure to moving parts Replace with new bag if loose seams or tears are evident Replace slider or bag adapter if broken or cracked Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when handling them DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to spark plug hole spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to assure that original standards are maintained TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION see 2 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS EE 4 SECTION 1 FAMILIARLZATION een 5 SECTION 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONG
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16. ey 6 Work belt onto top of idler pulley 7 Twist belt sideways and pull it upward between the differential bracket and drive pulley and then down into the pulley groove Make sure the Poly V Belt is above belt guide See Figure 4 18 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start Using Recoil Starter 2 Engine needs choking or priming 2 Choke Prime Check Engine Manual for Instructions 3 Place spark plug wire onto spark plug 1 Blade control should be held securely against handle at all times during operation of mower Move choke control to OFF position Fill with fuel to proper level Clean free of all debris Service spark plug Drain and clean fuel system Clean or replace filters Service spark plug Drain and clean fuel system Service mower blade s Service and tighten loose parts Replace air lifts Tighten to proper torque Replace belt 5 Bent Idler pulley Replace pulley Mower Will Not Move Loss Of Traction Self Propelled Models Cutting Grass Improperly 2 Move engine speed control to FAST position 3 Forward ground speed too fast 3 Move ground speed control to a slower speed 4 Terraced cut side to side 4 Adjust height of cut with height adjust levers 5 Excessive deck pitch front to rear 5 Adjust height of cut with height adjust levers 6 Cutting blade s dull or damaged 6 Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade s Poo
17. in reverse order Section A REPAIR amp ADJUSTMENTS AA WARNING A DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or service with engine and blade running STOP engine and blade Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug Engine and components are HOT Avoid serious burns allow sufficient time for all components to cool 4 3 6 Replacement Of Bearing On Pulley End Of Hex Shaft To replace the bearing on the pulley end of the hex shaft proceed as follows 1 Hold the hex shaft with an adjustable wrench held next to the pulley 2 Remove the 3 8 hex lock nut which is located on the outside of the right wheel bracket See Figure 4 14 3 Remove holder O ring and bearing 4 Install new bearing 5 Carefully install new O ring over the outside of the new bearing 6 Install bearing holder and secure with screws 7 Install 3 8 hex lock nut HOLDER FIGURE 4 14 17 4 4 BELT SERVICE On these mowers the engine belt transmits power from engine to drive disc The drive disc powers the poly v belt which engages the transmission that powers the rear wheels Should these belts become worn they could cause slippage which would impair mower performance The condition of the engine belt and poly v belt should be checked after every 25 hours of mower operation 4 4 1 Engine Drive Belt Replacement 1 Empty the fuel tank 2 Unhook the idler spring from the right rear wheel bracket See Figu
18. ing is badly chunked or worn down to DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or within 1 16 of the metal rim of the driven disc hub service with engine and blade running STOP it must be replaced Install new rubber ring as engine and blade Disconnect spark plug wire and follows secure away from spark plug Engine and 1 Using a small flat blade screwdriver free the clip from the transfer rod Then remove the transfer rod from the clip and the speed control rod See Figure 4 10 components are HOT Avoid serious burns allow sufficient time for all components to cool 3 Slide driven disc assembly over to 1 8 from outside edge of drive disc Maintaining the 1 8 measurement remove any misalignment from the transfer rod linkage and the driven disc assembly anchor point This can be done by loosening nut and rotating the transfer rod ball joint clockwise on the transfer rod until alignment with the driven disc assembly anchor point is achieved Retighten ball joint nut Insert ball joint into anchor point and reinstall the connector hex nut and tighten securely See Figure 4 9 Move ground speed control to the first speed position then back to the sixth speed position Recheck the 1 8 measurement described previously SPEED CONTROL CONNECTOR CLIP Reinstall driven disc spring to driven disc assembly ROD 1 8 MEASUREMENT TO TSIDE EDGE OF DRIVE SLIDE DRIVEN Ger Se DISC ASSEMBLY DRIVE TOWARD DISC F
19. ise extreme CAUTION when changing directions on slopes DO NOT mow steep slopes or other areas where stability or traction is in doubt Use extra care with crass catchers or other attachments these affect the handling and the stability of the machine PREPARATION 1 Read understand and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the mower engine and attachments Know the controls and the proper use of the mower before starting Only mature responsible persons shall operate the machine and only after proper instruction PREPARATION Continued From Previous Column 3 10 11 12 Data indicates that operators age 60 and above are involved in a large percentage of mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Handle fuel with extra care Fuels are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved fuel container DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running Add fuel outdoors only with engine stopped and cool Clean spilled fuel and oil from machine DO NOT smoke Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects such as toys wire rocks limbs and other objects that could cause injury if thrown by blade or interfere with mowing Also note the location of holes stumps and other possible hazards Keep people and pets out of the mowing area Immediately STOP Blade Stop
20. ith engine and blade running STOP engine and blade Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug Engine and components are HOT Avoid serious burns allow sufficient time for all components to cool Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury 4 1 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 4 1 1 STANDARD BLADE WEAR LIMIT 1 Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage See Figure 4 1 NEW BLADE WEAR LIMIT NOTCH STARTS DANGEROUS CONDITION DO NOT USE ON MOWER BLADE FIGURE 4 1 2 Replace the blade if it is badly chipped bent noticeably out of balance or has cracks or notch in either tip See Figure 4 1 Replace with new blade A WARNING DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage Refer to Section MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT for proper blade inspection and service procedures 4 1 2 BLADE SHARPENING 1 Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug 2 Tilt mower up on its rear wheels Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down 3 Remove blade See Figure 4 2 AA REPLACE WITH NEW 12 MAKE SURE THAT BLADE HUB IS i SEATED SS BLADE i BETWEEN HUB i FLANGES CONE WASHER Concave Side Up nn CAPSCREW FIGURE 4 2 4 Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees DO NOT sharpen blade beyond origin
21. l if you can see Some oll in the o engine that is mistakenly run on straight pening the level should always be brought up to the point of overflowing at the gasoline will be ruined in less than 5 top of the fill hole minutes if you keep straight gasoline in addition to pre mixed 2 cycle engine fuel be sure the containers are clearly marked to avold mix up Snapper 2 cycie engines require a 32 to 1 mixture of gasoline and BIA certified TC W oll such as Snapper s 2 cycle engine oil Many of the 2 cycie engine oils on the h market today make fantastic claims but for the best performance and long engine life always use Snapper 2 cycle oll Pre mix the fuel and always shake the container before filllng the tank Change oll at regular intervals using a a high quailty oil such as Snapper s smail engine formulated 4 cycle engine oll Refer to the engine owner s manual for oil details STARTING CHECK LIST 1 Engine Oil e To full level 4 cycle Read and follow all safety e Properly mixed with gas Instructions in safety book 2 cycle lets and manuais 2 Air Cleaner e Clean and properly serviced e Full fresh clean gasoline 3 Fuel Tank e Fuel valve open e Cap vent open e Inline filter clean 4 Choke e Operating properly 5 Primer on e Used properly Keep in mind that dirt is your engine s enemy some engines 1 both Internally and externally Internally 6 Safety inter In proper position di
22. lace free of charge except for taxes where applicable any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough Georgia to be defective in material or workmanship or both For two 2 years from purchase date for the original purchaser s commercial rental or other non residential use SNAPPER through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace free of charge any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough Georgia to be defective in material or workmanship or both All transportation costs incurred by the purchaser in submitting material to an authorized SNAPPER dealer for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser This warranty does not apply to engines and their components and batteries as these items are warranted separately This warranty does not apply to parts that have been damaged by accident alteration abuse improper lubrication normal wear or other cause beyond the control of SNAPPER This warranty does not cover any machine or component part that has been altered or modified changing safety performance or durability Batteries have a one 1 year prorated warranty period with free replacement if required during the first ninety 90 days from the original purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine caused by neglect or abu
23. lis overspeeding loss of power complete failure of engine Clean paper elements by tapping lightly Blowing with air will rupture paper elements damaged in any way Dirt can also be introduced into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated container Always use clean fresh fuel from a clean container to guard against dirt sludge and water contamination r___ Be aware that fuel breaks down In storage and forms An engine must also have proper lubrication gummy compounds which All engines use some oll On 4 cycle engines will block carburetor pass CHECK OIL LEVEL BEFORE EACH START UP ages Never use fuel more Wipe area clean around the oll check plug or than 3 months old Drain dipstick opening to keep dirt from falling Into tank then run the engine out the engine when checking the oll Always of fuel before storing during check with the machine on a level surface the off season On engines with dipstick keep the level up to but not over the FULL mark When adding oil allow time for all of the oll to flow down the fill tube to prevent a false full reading when the level could actually be low and result in engine damage 24 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE On 2 cycle engines lubrication must be On 4 cyle engines with an oil level plug provided by an exact mixture of gasoline don t be fooled into thinking the engine has and 2 d cycie air cooled engine oll A 2 cycle sufficient lubricating oi
24. me thoroughly familiar with the controls parts and operation of the mower before operating Specific details involving the engine are found in the separate engine owner s manual Study these manuals before operating and keep both handy for future reference 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 and wheel drive control to insure they work freely See Figure 2 1 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL BLADE CONTROL FIGURE 2 1 2 1 3 Check cutting height Adjust to desired height 2 1 4 Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the full mark Refer to Engine Owner s Manual for oil specifications See Figure 2 2 FULL MARK DO NOT OVER FILL FIGURE 2 2 2 1 5 Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower outside where fumes can safely dissipate Make sure cap is tightened after refueling Refer to Engine Owners Manual for specifications CONTROL 2 1 6 Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times 2 2 STARTING amp OPERATION 2 2 1 ENGINE amp BLADE 1 Move engine speed control to the choke position See Figure 2 3 NOTE Sto
25. ne speed control to FAST Rabbit position 3 Move ground speed control to slowest speed setting 4 Proceed mowing slowly If grass is very dense lower each rear wheel latch one notch lower than the front wheel latches to improve recycling performance 2 7 INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER Position grass bag between handles See Figure 2 8 Install grass catcher by sliding connector over flange of adapter Attach grass bag hooks over middle handle cross bar See Figure 2 9 LOWER HANDLE HANDLE BAG CONNECTOR ADAPTER FLANGE FIGURE 2 8 HOOK BAG HANDLE OVER LOWER HANDLES SLIDE CONNECTOR OVER END OF ADAPTER FLANGE FIGURE 2 9 A WARNING A DO NOT operate without entire Grass Catcher or guard in place Grass Catcher components are subject to deterioration during normal use Inspect frequently and replace worn or damaged components immediately 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 AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3 2 1 CHANGE ENGINE OIL A WARNING A DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or service with engine and blade running STOP engine and blade Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug Engine and compone
26. nts are HOT Avoid serious burns allow sufficient time for all components to cool Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury ROBIN ENGINES 1 Refer to Engine Manual for proper oil specifications and procedures 2 For simplest cleanest oil change loosen lower handle wing nuts and stand mower up on lower handle as shown in Figure 3 1 Drain oil through dipstick tube into a container FIGURE 3 1 IMPORTANT DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down Oil from crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all If contamination does occur the air filter will have to be replaced KAWASAKI ENGINES 1 The items needed to perform oil change are cloth rags 1 24 long plastic hose and 1 2 quart shallow pan 2 Tilt mower on its left wheels and place blocks under the right wheels See Figure 3 1 3 Attach plastic hose over end of nipple on oil drain plug and allow opposite end to lay in pan 4 Using a wrench turn oil drain plug counter clockwise until oil drains freely from engine into pan NOTE Check specific model engine owners manual for changing engine oil procedure KAWASAKI ENGINE SHOWN OIL FILTER lt K E H OIL DRAIN ae ory PLUG NIPPLE ATTACH HOSE TO END OF DRAIN NIPPLE FIGURE 3 1 5 Retighten oil drain after oil has completely
27. p the engine and blade by releasing the blade control CATCHER MODEL SHOWN ROPE START MOUNTED ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDLE WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ENGINE SPEED CONTROL SHOWN IN CHOKE POSITION FIGURE 2 3 2 Pull blade control against handle 3 Pull rope start handle to crank engine 4 After engine starts move engine speed control away from the choke position to the Fast Rabbit position See Figure 2 3 5 Allow a brief warm up until engine runs smooth Section 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 2 2 PROPELLING MOWER Self Propelled Models 1 Move ground speed control to the desired speed position See Figure 2 4 2 Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mower forward Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is moving by changing position of the ground speed control See Figure 2 4 MOVE CONTROL MOVE GROUND AGAINST HANDLE To ENCAGE FAST SPEED CONTROL WHEEL DRIVE SIXTH SPEED TO DESIRED POSITION POSITION WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL BLADE CONTROL FIGURE 2 4 2 3 STOPPING Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade control Stop forward motion of mower by releasing the wheel drive control 2 4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows 1 Loosen the nuts on each lower handle as shown in Figure 2 5 HIGHER LOWER HANDLE LOOSEN LOWER NUTS ON EACH LOWER HANDLE FIGURE 2 5 2 Move upper mowe
28. quired to extend or shorten spring length 3 Rehook upper spring to cable eye and check clearance Repeat procedure if required NOTE The vinyl spring cover should be kept over the spring at all times except for adjustments 4 If the wheel drive control fails to return quickly to the OFF position when released check for binding at the cable clips located on the side of the right handle The upper clip should be located 2 below the upper bolt the lower clip should be 4 above the lower bolt The cable should slide freely with the clips installed at these locations 4 3 DRIVEN DISC SERVICE If the mower does not propel itself properly See Figure 4 5 Check for the following problems DRIVEN DISC amp RUBBER RING POLY V BELT FIGURE 4 5 1 Grease on drive disc causing slippage 2 Broken or disconnected drive spring 3 Driven disc is out of adjustment 4 Driven disc rubber ring is worn does not contact drive disc properly 5 Worn Poly V Belt or engine drive belt NOTE If any of the above 1 thru 5 are causing problems service as follows Continued on next page 13 Section 4 REPAIR amp ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING A DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or service with engine and blade running STOP engine and blade Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug Engine and components are HOT Avoid serious burns allow sufficient time for all components to cool
29. r Grass Discharge 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Move engine speed control to FAST position 2 Forward speed too fast 2 Move ground speed control to a slower speed 3 Grass is wet 3 Mow when grass is dry 4 Excessively worn or damaged blade s 4 Service mower blade s 5 Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck 5 Clean deck 6 Improper blade s installed on deck 6 Install proper SNAPPER blades 7 Blade s installed improperly on deck 7 Install blades properly Oil Leaking 1 Leaking engine case 1 Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer 2 Check and tighten drain plug 3 Make sure dip stick or oil filler cap is securely in place 3 Spark plug wire disconnected Engine Stalls or Stops 1 Blade control is released or is not being held securely After Running against handle 2 Choke control in the CHOKE position 3 Fuel tank empty 4 Engine air pre cleaner and or air cleaner dirty 5 Spark plug defective or gap set improperly Water debris or stale fuel in fuel system Engine Loses Power 1 Engine air pre cleaner or air cleaner dirty Spark plug faulty Water debris or stale fuel in fuel system Excessive Vibration Damaged out of balance or bent mower blades Loose blade components Loose or missing air lift if equipped pes 3 a el 4 Engine airpre cleaner and or air cleaner dirty 5 Spark plug defective or gap set improperly 3 Loose or missing air lift if equipped EE
30. r handle up or down until the desired position is achieved 3 Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to maintain desired position A WARNING A STOP engine and mower blade by releasing the blade control before adjusting cutting height or handle height 2 5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 Pull the height adjusting latch outward and move to desired cutting height See Figure 2 6 D LOWEST CUTTING HEIGHT LATCH c HIGHEST CUTTING HEIGHT FIGURE 2 6 2 Set all wheels at the same cutting height The highest cutting position is Notch 6 The lowest cutting position is Notch 1 See Figure 2 7 LATCH POSITIONS a A CUTTING HEIGHT SETTINGS FIGURE 2 7 Section 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING A DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or service with engine and blade running STOP engine and blade Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug Engine and components are HOT Avoid serious burns allow sufficient time for all components to cool Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury 2 6 RECYCLING OPERATION OPTIONAL ACCESSORY Recycling operation requires optional accessory NOTE For best recycling results cut up to a maximum of 1 3 of grass blade length and recycle ONLY when grass is dry 1 Set all wheels in the highest cutting position Notch 6 2 Move engi
31. res 4 15 and 4 16 RIGHT REAR WHEEL BRACKET SLOT IN A DECK yo rh E Ki e E lgi d DRIVE DISC A Xx DRIVE BELT sw be ENGINE DRIVE PULLEY NS 7 TOP VIEW OF ENGINE BELT ROUTING FIGURE 4 15 IMPORTANT DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down Oil from crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all If contamination does occur the air filter will have to be replaced 3 Remove the driven disc Refer to Section on Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring for driven disc removal procedure 4 Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down Tilt mower up on its rear wheels and remove blade and blade hub Assistance from another person may be necessary to hold mower in the tilted position Continued On Next Page Section A REPAIR amp ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING A DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or service with engine and blade running STOP engine and blade Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug Engine and components are HOT Avoid serious burns allow sufficient time for all components to cool 4 4 1 Engine Drive Belt Replacement Continued From Previous Page 5 Hold the slotted end of the drive disc bolt with a screwdriver and remove the nut and internal tooth lock washer See Figure 4 16 DRIVE DISC SLOT IN END OF DRIVE DISC BOLT POSITION SCRAPER TO CLEAR V
32. rt will quickly ruin an engine and externally lock Switches gt All wires properly connected It will cause overheating and resulting internal 7 Switch amp e Switch On damages Damage caused by Improper lubri Blade Control Blade control properly cation poor air cleaner service or overheating positioned on walk mower due to dirt cannot be covered under warranty 8 Spark plug e Wire connected It only takes a few moments to service the e Good connection engine and equipment on a routine basis 9 Throttle e Start position but the rewards will be a quick starting re control sponsive engine that will provide long 10 Blade e Properly installed and satisfactory service with minimum maintenance torqued cost The prestart checklist In the next column e Sharpened and instructions in your Snapper Operator s 11 Muffler e Good condition Manual are designated to heip you keep your e Not clogged Snapper in top operating condition with e Grass amp leaves cleaned away minimum effort 25 SERVICE NOTES 26 SERVICE NOTES 27 Safety Instructions amp Operator s Manual for SNAPPER 21 STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS COMMERCIAL MODEL SERIES 12 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings Read Understand and Follow all warnings and instruction
33. s in this manual the engine manual and on the machine engine and attachments If you have any questions about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 A W ARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm SNAPPER GA 30253 U S A COPYRIGHT 1999 SNAPPER INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No 3 5725 REV 2 9 2 99 28
34. se destruction by fire explosion freezing overcharging improper maintenance or use of improper electrolyte There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to three 3 years from purchase date for the original purchaser s residential or other non commercial use and two 2 years from purchase for the original purchaser s commercial rental or other non residential use and to the extent permitted by law any and all implied warranties are excluded This is the exclusive remedy Liabilities for consequential damages under any and all warranties are excluded Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state WARNING THE USE OF REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN GENUINE SNAPPER PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE SAFETY OF SNAPPER PRODUCTS AND WILL VOID ANY LIABILITY AND WARRANTY BY SNAPPER ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF SUCH PARTS IMPORTANT Please fill out the attached SNAPPER Product Registration Card immediately and mail to Snapper s Product Registration Center P O Box 1379 McDonough Georgia 30253 21 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE engine amp how reasonable
35. t Parts ccceseeccseseeeseseeeeeeesesenseseenenseseenenenseeeenes 20 WARRANTY GE 21 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE eeszueusres keusrer ueusres keugrer ueugEeE keugEeEEKSKSEeEEN 22 25 Section 1 FAMILIARIZATION WHEEL DRIVE NTROL co S ENGINE SPEED CONTROL WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL RELEASE TO STOP FORWARD MOTION BLADE CONTROL RELEASE TO STOP BLADE AND ENGINE BLADE CONTROL GROUND SPEED CONTROL GROUND SPEED CONTROL ENGINE SPEED CONTROL ROPE START HANDLE BAG SLIDER FUEL FILLER CAP MID OIL FILL CAP amp HANDLE DIPSTICK GRASS BAG KAWASAKI 4 CYCLE OHV ENGINE LOWER HANDLE REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCH CATCHER MODEL SHOWN ROPE START MOUNTED ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDLE CONNECTOR FRONT HEIGHT ENGINE AIR ADJUSTING LATCH BREATHER COVER BAG ADAPTER MOWER DECK FIGURE 1 1 1 1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS lts purpose aside from recommending operating and routine service requirements is to promote safety through the use of accepted operating practices Read Understand and Follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 amp 3 of this manual and all safety messages on the mower and attachments before operating the mower 1 2 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature drawing above Figure 1 1 shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS It is recommended that all operators of the mower beco
36. t be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance which might impair vision dexterity or judgment If you have any questions pertaining to your machine which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER McDonough Georgia 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 2 KEEP children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is operated and turn machine OFF if anyone enters the area DO NOT allow pre teenage children to operate machine ALLOW only responsible adults amp teenagers with mature judgment under close adult supervision to operate machine DO NOT pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary LOOK and SEE behind and down for children pets and hazards before and while backing USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision SLOPE OPERATION 1 Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope DO NOT mow it Mow across slopes never up and down Exerc
37. y a poorly serviced air cleaner is not covered under the engine warranties So save yourself unnecessary expenses and undue aggravation by keeping the air cleaner properly serviced at the intervals specified In the engine owner s manual It doesn t take long to service an air cleaner Follow the specific instructions in the engine owner s manual for the type filter used Pre vent dirt from falling into the carburetor intake when servicing your alr cleaner Make sure components are installed in correct sequence after servicing to prevent unfiltered air from entering the engine Some servicing hints on several common types are PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Air is also needed to keep your engine cool Dirt dust amp debris build up to restrict and clog cooling alr Intake screens and fins Clean screens and fins at frequent intervals The engine blower ie housing and shrouds should LEI be removed at least once n each season or more often Je A under dry dusty conditions x d a thorough cleaning of ns Generally wash foam type filters in a dishwashing detergent and water solution Rinse and wring dry then saturate with ol and squeeze out excess Failure to re oll this type filter will ruin the engine Failure to keep external surfaces clean not only presents fire hazards but causes overheating and resulting engine damages such as distorted valve guides Sticking valves scuffed scored cylinder wa
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