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Maintenance

Maintenance (Continued)

ITEM

SERVICE

PERFORMED

REF.

EACH

USE

HRS

100

HRS

EACH

SEASON

Engine Oil

Check Oil Level

Page 7

Initial Oil Change

Page 11

Periodic Oil Change

Page 12

Air Pre-Cleaner

Clean Sponge Element

Engine Manual

X**

Air Cleaner

Clean or Replace

Engine Manual

X**

Spark Plug

Replace

Engine Manual

Engine Cooling

System

Clean Shroud and Fins

Engine Manual

X**

Drive Belt

Check for Wear and

Tension

Pages 12, 15

Mower Blade

Check for wear, Damage

& Replacement

Pages 12 - 14

Mower Deck

Clean Debris

Accumulation

Page 7

Transmission

Grease

Check Grease Level

Page 11

* Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperatures.
** Clean more often under dusty conditions or when air debris is present.

Maintenance/Replacement Parts

Engine Speed Control

7100999

Blade Control Cable

7100976

Wheel Drive Control Cable

7046518

21” Cutter Blade (Mulching)

7026428

Engine to Transmission Belt

7029492

Parts Manual for 21” Cast Aluminum Deck Walk Behind Mower Series 3

7006204

Service Schedule

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Page 1: ... without notice Actual sustained engine power will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors Please refer to Engine Power Rating Information for further details Manual No 7101608 I R 8 30 2007 TP 100 5281 IR WB N EUROPEAN 21 CAST ALUMINUM DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 3 Models ELP21703BDV 7800255 ...

Page 2: ...________________ Retailer_________________________________________________________________________ Retailer s Phone Number___________________________________________________________ Equipment Model Number______________________________________________________________ Serial Number ______________________________________________________________ Engine Model_________________________Type_______________...

Page 3: ...ower Blade 12 Check Engine to Transmission Drive Belt 12 Service Periodic 12 Engine 12 Air Filter 12 Engine Oil 12 Storage Procedure 12 Mower Blade Replacement 13 Blade Sharpening 13 Wheel Drive Control Adjustment 14 Belt Service 15 Service Schedule 16 Troubleshooting 17 Warranty 18 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State...

Page 4: ...nderstand and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the mower engine and attachments Know the controls and the proper use of the mower before starting 2 Only mature responsible persons shall operate the machine and only after proper instruction 3 Data indicates that operators age 60 and above are involved in a large percentage of mower related injuries These operators should evalu...

Page 5: ...ore removing grass bag and or clearing grass Operation Continued From Previous Column 13 DO NOT operate mower without the entire grass catch er discharge guard rear guard or other safety devices in place and working DO NOT point discharge at people passing cars windows or doors 14 DO NOT discharge material against a wall or obstruc tion Material may ricochet back towards the operator 15 Slow down ...

Page 6: ... without entire grass catcher or guard in place D Keep children and others out of mowing area C A D B dB Mfg No XXXXXXX WALK BEHIND LAWN MOWER S N XXXXXXXXXX SIMPLICITY MFG SNAPPER MCDONOUGH GA30253 USA XX 2007 kg XX kW X XX XXXX max 1 Serial Tag A Manufacturing Part Number B Description Model Number C Serial Number D Manufacturer Information E Sound Power F Unit Mass G Kilowatts H Max RPM s I Yea...

Page 7: ...otating 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 6 Clutch Located on the plastic grip of the traction control lever Moving the lever toward the handle engages the traction clutch and forward motion starts When the lever is released the clutch disengages and forward motion stops 7 Heig...

Page 8: ...l Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions Features and Controls A Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick B Fuel Filler Cap C Mower Deck D Handle Bracket E Height of Cut Adjustment Handle F Discharge Door G Blade Control H Rope Start Handle I Ground Speed Control J Drive Wheel Control K Engine Speed Control L Grass Catcher E C D H I G J A B L Features and Controls K F ...

Page 9: ... Fill the tank to 1 1 2 inches below the top of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion Make sure the cap B Figure 2 is tightened after fueling Refer to the Engine Owners Manual for fuel specifications 6 Clean the exterior surfaces of the cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel dirt grass oil etc Keep the engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times Starting...

Page 10: ... drive control 2 Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade control Handle Height Adjustment The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows 1 Loosen the lower nuts A Figure 5 on each lower handle 2 Move the handle assembly B up or down until the desired position is achieved 3 Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to maintain the desired position Note Torque the nuts to 15 25...

Page 11: ...e ONLY when grass is dry 1 Set the cutting height at the highest cutting position 2 Move the engine speed control to the FAST Rabbit position 3 Move the ground speed control to the slowest speed setting 4 Proceed mowing slowly If the grass is very dense raise the cutting height to improve recycling performance WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or service with engine and blade runn...

Page 12: ...ect 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 WARNING DO NOT operate mower without entire grass catcher side chute or recycling plug in place Grass Catcher components are subject to deterioration during normal use Inspect frequently and replace worn or damaged components immediately Figure 8 In...

Page 13: ...shallow pan underneath the approximate center of the oil fill 4 Remove the oil fill cap and allow the oil to drain out completely into the pan Some oil may spill immediately wipe hands and engine clean with cloth rags Dispose of oil properly 5 Tip the mower back up 6 Fill the engine with oil as specified in the Engine Owner s Manual Thereafter change the oil after each 25 hours of use Grease Level...

Page 14: ...Engine Oil Refer to the engine owner s manual for service instructions Storage Procedure Refer to the Engine Owner s Manual for directions regarding engine storage preparations Prepare the mower for end of season storage as follows 1 Drain the fuel from the fuel tank and let the engine run until all fuel is out of the carburetor 2 Disconnect and remove the spark plug wire away from the spark plug ...

Page 15: ...r and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all If contamination does occur the air filter will have to be replaced 3 Remove the blade B Figure 12 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 sufficien...

Page 16: ...n the surface no rotation the belt is properly tensioned and the control does not require adjustment 3 If the rear wheels rotate increase belt tension by rotating the thumb screw B COUNTER CLOCKWISE 4 Turn the thumb screw one turn at a time and recheck tension 5 When proper belt tension has been set operate the machine and verify proper wheel drive control function IMPORTANT DO NOT over tighten th...

Page 17: ...t from around the engine pulley 7 Install the new belt around the engine pulley Insert the belt through the opening in the deck 8 Secure the blade with the bolts and nuts removed in Step 5 Tighten the nuts and bolts to 30 to 40 ft lbs 9 Install the new belt over the transmission pulley Install the belt cover and secure with the retaining bolt Tighten securely D A Figure 15 Replacing the drive belt...

Page 18: ...heck for Wear and Tension Pages 12 15 X X X Mower Blade Check for wear Damage Replacement Pages 12 14 X Mower Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 7 X Transmission Grease Check Grease Level Page 11 X X Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperatures Clean more often under dusty conditions or when air debris is present Maintenance Replacement Parts Engine Speed Control...

Page 19: ...e 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 proper torque 4 Lumpy or frayed belt 4 Replace belt Mower Will Not Move Loss Of Traction 1 Damaged transmission 1 Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer 2 Drive belt requires replacement or adjustment 2 Replace or adjust drive belt 3 Insufficient lubrication in...

Page 20: ...ar from the original 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 caused by neglect or abuse destruction by fire explosion freezing overcharging improper maintenance or use of improper electrolyte There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARR...

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Page 24: ...ironmental issues applicable to operating the equipment the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment actual on site or net power This difference is due to a variety of factors including but not limited to accessories air cleaner exhaust charging cooling carburetor fuel pump etc application limitations ambient operating conditions temperature h...

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