Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 21" STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 15 PUSH MODELS 216015 216515BV MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION 121 16_llslsvI CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER 21 - 21" Cutting Width 60 - 6.0 HP (Engine Horse Power) I B - Briggs &Stratton V - Overhead Valve I ENGINE DESIGNATION SERIES DESIGNATION 15 - Series Designation 65 - 6.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION MAINTENANCE 1. 1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge area while engine is running. 2. STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads, and under any conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard. 3. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 4. DO NOT operate mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 5.
TABLE IMPORTANT SAFETY TABLE OF CONTENTS OF CONTENTS INSTRUCTIONS ............................................. 2 & 3 ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION SECTION 2 - OPERATING .............................................................. INSTRUCTIONS 5 ......................................... 6-8 Pre-start Checklist ...............................................................................................
Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ENGINE SPEED DECALS - BLADE CONTROL SPEED CONTROL HANDLE \ START HANDLE HANDLE ;BAG CONNECTOR r IMER BULB BAG :AP AND DIPSTICK LOWER, HANDLE CAP MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LATCH :'IGHT ADJ USTM ENT LATCH CATCHER MODEL SHOWN ENGINE AIR BREATHER COVER BAG ADAPTOR RECYCLING DECK DETAIL SIDE DISCI-tARGE DETAIL FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS.
Section 2 - OPERATING 2.1 INSTRUCTIONS 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. 2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass, oil, etc.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.5 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 lower nuts on each lower handle as shown in Figure 2.4. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Pull the height adjusting latch outward and move to desired cutting height. See Figure 2.5. I-q .
Section 2 - OPERATING _, INSTRUCTIONS WARNING _, 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. 2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION (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.
Section 3- MAINTENANCE 3.1 3.2 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. RECOMMENDED BLADE RETAINING SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 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 & 4.2. Replace with new blade. WARNING 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.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING 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. 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 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 Manual for Instructions• 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1 • Blade control is released or is not being held securely against handle• 2, Choke control in the "CHOKE" position. 3• Fuel tank empty.
SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED Engine Oil Air Pre-Cleaner REF. Check Oil Level Page 6 Initial Oil Change Page 9 Periodic Oil Change Page 9 Clean Sponge Element EACH USE 50 HR8 X* Clean or Replace Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Manual Check For Wear, Damage & Replacement Clean Debris Accumulation Page 10-11 X Page 9 X X X** *Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperatures.
® 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 replace, 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.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE an illustration of how dirt can ge your engine & how reasonable maintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best avail) able engines and components In their products in order to provide long, satisfactory ._ service. However, proper • care is essential In ;" prolonging engine life.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE g that dirt will quickly ruin an engine, manufacturers equip their engines with extremely efficient air cleaners to the harmful di_. The engine must gulp about 12,001] gallons of air for _f its working ment, the air avai to your Snapper eng heavily saturated with airborne dirt particles. As the dirt particles are stopped, they build up and begin to clog the outside of the filter.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE • ; • Air Is also needed to keep your engine cool. Dirt, dust & debris build up to restrict and clog cooling air Intake screens and fins. Clean screens and fins at frequent Intervals. The engine blower housing and shrouds should be removed at least once each season or more often t under dry, dusty conditions for a thorough cleaning of Dirt can also be Introduced into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated container.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE On 2-cycle engines, lubrication must be provided by an exact mixture of gasoline and 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil A 2-cycle engine that Is mistakenly run on straight gasoline will be ruined in less than 5 minutesl If you keep straight gasoline In addition to pre-mixed 2-cycle engine fuel, be sure the containers are clearly marked to avoid mix-up.
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for P ® 21" STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 15 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 instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments.
