Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 19” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 19 MODEL R196019B MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION R 19 60 MODEL DESIGNATION CUTTING WIDTH R – Recycling Model 19 – 19” Cutting Width 19 B ENGINE TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE POWER * 60 – 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 SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) 1. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. 2. DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. 3. 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. 4. 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 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE (Continued From Previous Page) 7. DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or overspeed engine. 8. 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. 9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
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 PRIMER BULB ROPE START HANDLE KNOB RECOIL ROPE GUIDE KNOB OIL FILL CAP & DIPSTICK FUEL FILLER CAP MUFFLER AIR CLEANER CUTTING DECK RECYCLING COVER CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT BUSHINGS PRIMER (SEE INSET) FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER 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. 2.1.5. Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Fill tank to 1-1/2” below top of filler neck (to allow for fuel expansion).
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STOPPING Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade control. See Figure 2.4. 2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows: 1. Loosen the two nuts on the inside of each of the lower handles as shown in Figure 2.5. 2. Move the handle up or down to the desired height. 3. Retighten all nuts securely after adjustment. RELEASE BLADE CONTROL TO STOP ENGINE & BLADE LOOSEN NUTS TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT BLADE CONTROL FIGURE 2.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Set all wheels in the highest cutting position (Notch 4). 2. 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. 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 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Place discharge deflector over two bolts at top of discharge opening and secure to deck using the two knobs removed in Step 1. Tighten knobs securely. 4. Using hardware removed in Step 2, insert bolt with head on inside of deck into bottom rear hole of discharge deflector. Secure to deck with nut. See Figure 2.10. WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 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. Lower the mower down and place the piece of wood under left rear wheel. Reach under mower and remove drain plug and allow oil to drain out completely in pan. Some oil may spill onto hands, immediately wipe hands clean with cloth rags. 6. Tilt mower back up and replace drain plug. Tighten securely but do not over tighten. 7.
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE - ANNUALLY Perform all maintenance as described in the Schedule” section of this manual. 3.3.1. Engine Service engine according to engine manual. 3.3.2. Air Filter Refer to engine owner’s manual for instructions. 3.3.3. Engine Oil Refer to engine owner’s manual for instructions. “Service owner’s service service 3.4 STORAGE PROCEDURE Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for directions regarding engine storage preparations.
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING BLADE 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. 4.1 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 4.1.1.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine Will Not Start Using Recoil Starter PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Fuel tank empty. 2. Engine needs choking or priming. CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. 2. Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for instruction. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 4. Spark plug faulty. 4. Replace with new spark plug. Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Blade control is released or is not being held securely 1.
SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE X 5 HRS 25 HRS Check Oil Level Page 7 Initial Oil Change Page 11 Periodic Oil Change Page 12 X* Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual. X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. Engine Oil 50 HRS 100 HRS X X Check For Wear, Damage Page 11 & 13 X & Replacement Clean Debris Page 12 Mower Deck X Accumulation * Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperatures.
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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SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase) Model Number__________________________________________________________ Serial Number __________________________________________________________ Date of Purchase ________________________________________________________ Retailer_________________________________________________________________ Retailer’s Phone Number ________________________________________
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 19” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 19 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.
