Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 20” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 12 MODELS R205012 NR205012 MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION PREFIX N SERIES DESIGNATION BODY R 20 50 SUFFIX 12 CUTTING WIDTH PREFIX EXPLANATION R - Recycling Mower N - California Model BODY EXPLANATION 20 - 20” Cutting Width 50 - 5.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner of the mower must understand these instructions and, furthermore, must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate mower.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 3 FAMILIARIZATION.................................................................................... 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................... 5-6 Pre-start Checklist ...............................................................................................
Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION BLADE CONTROL UPPER HANDLE MID-HANDLE BLADE CONTROL CABLE CLAMP ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL LOWER HANDLE (Bracket) ROPE START HANDLE ENGINE FOLDING HANDLE KNOBS MUFFLER MOWER DECK FUEL TANK DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOWER DECK RECYCLING COVER ENGINE PRIMER BUTTON (SEE ENGINE MANUAL) INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER Series 12, 20” WALK BEHIND MOWERS.
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 to insure it works 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. Reposition the rear axle by raising the rear wheels off the ground, then pull in on one of the spring loaded bushings until it clears the bracket. Move to the desired height of cut position (four positions are provided) and release the bushing. Repeat the same procedure on opposite end of axle. NOTE: Position rear axle bushings in the same corresponding position as the front axle to keep deck level. Refer to Figure 2.4. 2.
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. Place shallow pan underneath the approximate center of the oil drain plug. 4. Loosen with ratchet and short extension, but do not remove oil drain plug. Loosen plug until you can turn it with your fingers. 5.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING BLADE HUB (ON ENGINE) Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. END VIEW BLADE 4.1 MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT 4.1.1. STANDARD BLADE WEAR LIMIT 1. Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage. See Figure 4.1.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine Will Not Start Using Recoil Starter PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Fuel tank empty. 2. Engine needs priming. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. 2. Push primer bulb three times. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 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.
SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM Engine Oil SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE X 5 HRS 25 HRS Check Oil Level Page 8 Initial Oil Change Page 8 Periodic Oil Change Page 8 X* Clean Sponge Element X** 50 HRS 100 HRS X Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual & Page 9. Engine Manual. Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual.
10 - 5 - 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY TRANSMISSION GEAR BOX and MOWER DECK - 10 YEARS For ten (10) years from purchase date for the original purchaser’s residential non-commercial* use, SNAPPER, through any Snapper dealer, will replace or repair free of charge, the mower deck or transmission gear box if found upon examination by the factory to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 20” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 12 Models: R205012 & NR205012 COPYRIGHT © 1996 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No. 3-5806 (I.R. 8/96) PRINTED IN U.S.A.
