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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 

 

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.  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). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

     WARNING:

 

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State 
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

COPYRIGHT © 1999 
SNAPPER INC. 
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 

MANUAL No. 7-3135 (I.R. 9/2/99) 

Summary of Contents for 215015

Page 1: ...e Power 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 3 Remember that...

Page 2: ...extreme CAUTION when changing directions on slopes DO NOT mow steep slopes or other areas where stability or traction is in doubt 3 Use extra care with crass catchers or other attachments these affect...

Page 3: ...rate engine in enclosed areas Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide a deadly poison MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside where fumes may reach an open flame spa...

Page 4: ...Adjustment 7 Cutting Height Adjustment 7 Recycling Operation 8 Installation of Grass Catcher 8 SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 9 Change Engine Oil 9 Check Mower Blade 9 Service Annually 9 Engine 9...

Page 5: ...TIONS on Pages 2 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 o...

Page 6: ...efueling Refer to Engine Owners Manual for specifications 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...

Page 7: ...r nuts on each lower handle to maintain desired position WARNING Stop engine and mower blade by releasing the blade control before adjusting cutting height or handle height 2 5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTME...

Page 8: ...eed 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 WARNING DO...

Page 9: ...ection BLADE WEAR LIMITS FIGURE 3 2 3 3 SERVICE ANNUALLY Perform all maintenance as described in the Service Schedule section of this manual 3 3 1 Engine Service engine according to engine owner s man...

Page 10: ...ch in either tip See Figure 4 1 4 2 Replace with new blade WARNING DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage Refer to Section MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT for proper blade ins...

Page 11: ...r 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 DO NOT sharpen blade beyond original cutting...

Page 12: ...Damaged out of balance or bent mower blade 1 Service mower blade 2 Loose blade components 2 Service and tighten loose parts 3 Loose or missing air lift if equipped 3 Replace air lifts Tighten to prope...

Page 13: ...al X Mower Blade Check For Wear Damage Replacement Page 10 11 X Mower Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 9 X Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperatures Clean more...

Page 14: ...ginal 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...

Page 15: ...15 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

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Page 20: ...tand and Follow all warnings and instructions 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 authori...

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