Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN 21” ‘EASY LINE’ WALK BEHIND MOWERS MODELS ESPV21 ESPV21S MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION E S P V 21 S EUROPEAN MODEL MODEL DESIGNATION SELF-PROPELLED E – European Model S – ‘Easy Line’ OPTION DESIGNATION CUTTING WIDTH VARIABLE SPEED P – Self Propelled Model V – Variable Speed 21 – 21” Cutting Width S – Swivel Front Wheels Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your Walk Behind, read this manual carefully and pay particular attentio
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 SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) 3. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. 4. DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. 5. DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances. 6. DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE (Continued From Previous Page) 9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when handling them. 10. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine. 11. Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices. 12.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................... 2 - 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.......................................................................................6 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................... 7-10 Pre-start Checklist.............................
Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION BLADE CONTROL IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions. GROUND SPEED CONTROL WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ROPE START HANDLE FUEL FILLER CAP OIL FILL CAP AND DIPSTICK ENGINE PRIMER REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCH RECYCLING COVER FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCHES FIGURE 1.1 (MODEL ESPV21 SHOWN) 1.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE 1. Push primer button three times to start a cold engine. See Figure 2.3. NOTE: The primer should not be required to restart a warm engine. 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.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER 1. Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting & Operation – Engine & Blade”. 2. Move ground speed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.5. 3. Squeeze wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. Forward speed can be adjusted while mower is moving by changing position of ground speed control. See Figure 2.5. GROUND SPEED CONTROL 2.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING EACH NOTCH RAISES CUT 0.5” 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. LATCH POSITIONS 4.2” 1.2” 2.5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Pull the height adjusting latch outward and move to desired cutting height. See Figure 2.9.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ROUTE RECOIL ROPE AROUND PULLEY 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. TOP SLOT UNDER NUT 2.6 INSTALLATION OF SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR STEP 1: Remove recycling cover. Refer to Section “Recycling Operation”.
Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. 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 3.2. 3. Check torque of blade retaining cap screw. Recommended torque should be 40 ft. lbs. See Figure 3.2. 4. Check blade for sharpness, wear and damage. Refer to Section “Blade Wear Limits”. 3.
Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 7. Carefully fold the handles, “flexing” the control cables to prevent cable damage. 8. Store the mower in a shed or other dry area, protected from weather. 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.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 3. Engage lever, and roll mower back and forth several times to ensure clutch dogs are fully engaged. With lever engaged, measure length of extended spring. Overall spring length should increase by 0.090 – 0.110” (3/32 – 7/64”). See Figure 4.5a. 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.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS To adjust idler spring tension: Loosen outer nut on end of ground speed cable, and run inner nut in toward cable (clockwise) or out from cable (counterclockwise) by 1/2 turn increments until correct adjustments are attained. See Figure 4.6. Be sure to tighten outer nut. 3. Replace rear cover. 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.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4. Replace belt: a. Loosen (do not remove) engine mounting bolts securing belt guides, and swing belt guides out away from engine pulley. Also loosen nut securing transmission belt guide, and swing guide back away from transmission pulley. See Figure 4.8. b. Loosen (do not remove) nuts securing ground speed idler pulleys to idler plate to ease removal of belt. See Figure 4.8. c. Replace belt, noting belt routing in Figure 4.8. d.
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. 4.5. REAR COVER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Removal: Remove six fasteners securing rear cover to machine, and lift cover from machine. See Figure 4.9. Set components aside.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Engine Will Not Start Using Recoil Starter CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Fuel tank empty. 2. Engine needs priming. 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. Fuel tank empty. 3. Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty. 4. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly. 5. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. Engine Loses Power 1.
SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF.
DECAL IDENTIFICATION KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. OBSERVE AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN OPERATOR’S MANUALS, AND ON THE MOWER, ENGINE AND ATTACHMENTS BEFORE OPERATING. (1) WARNING INSTRUCTIONS. (2) WARNING: Do Not operate without entire Grass Catcher or Guard in place. (5) SPEED SELECTOR: Shows direction of motion and the ability to select ground speed by moving lever forward or backward.
DECAL IDENTIFICATION (9) INJURY WARNING: Indicates possible severe injury from rotating cutting blades. (7) OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC): Arrow points to the OPC bail. When bail is rotated rearward, the engine may be started and will run as indicated by the engine with rotating arrow. With the engine running, the blade is rotating as indicated by the cut grass symbol. When the bail is released and rotates forward, the engine will stop. (8) LWA-98: certification.
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) 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.
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN 21” ‘EASY LINE’ WALK BEHIND MOWERS 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.
