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Summary of Contents for CP215013KWV

Page 1: ...P Engine Horse Power 13 Series Designation KW Kawasaki Engine V Over Head Valve Engine I Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your Walk Behind read this manual carefully and pay par...

Page 2: ...xtreme 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 grass catchers or other attachments these affect...

Page 3: ...ate 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 spar...

Page 4: ...e Procedure 11 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 12 18 Mower Blade Replacement 12 Blade Sharpening 12 Wheel Drive Control Adjustment 13 Driven and Drive Disc Service 13 17 Cleaning Drive Disc and Drive...

Page 5: ...quirements is to promote safety through the use of accepted operating practices Read Understand and Follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 3 of this manual and all safety messages on the...

Page 6: ...Turn fuel valve to on See Figure 1 1 Move engine speed control to the choke position The choke should not be required to restart a hot engine See Figure 2 3 NOTE Stop the engine and blade by releasing...

Page 7: ...le as shown in Figure 2 5 LOWER HANDLE HIGHER I NUTS ON EACH LOWER HANDLE FIGURE 2 5 IMPORTANT Some models are equipped with braces that attach to the lower handle brackets and must be loosened before...

Page 8: ...ce 2 7 INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER Position grass bag between handles See Figure 2 8 Install grass catcher by sliding connector over flange of adapter Attach grass bag hooks over middle handle cross...

Page 9: ...Refer to Engine Owner s Manual for oil specifications 3 2 1 SIDE DRAIN PLUG An oil drain plug is located on the left rear side of the engine See Figure 3 1 Before removing the plug place an open funne...

Page 10: ...o cool Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury 3 2 3 CHECK MOWER BLADE 1 Disconnect spark plug wire and secure e...

Page 11: ...uctions 3 4 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 fuel from fuel tank...

Page 12: ...e MAKE SURE THAT BLADE HUB IS SEATED BLADE BETWEEN HUB FLANGES _ii CONEWASHER _ Cono vo s d up CAPSCREW FIGURE 4 2 4 Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees DO NOT sharpen bl...

Page 13: ...y to the OFF position when released check for binding at the cable clips located on the side of the right handle The upper clip should be located 2 below the upper bolt the lower clip should be 4 abov...

Page 14: ...omponents with a clean cloth 4 3 2 Drive Spring Repair Replacement If drive spring is loose reconnect as shown in Figure 4 6 If spring is broken replace with new spring IMPORTANT If machine drive syst...

Page 15: ...tighten ball joint nut Insert ball joint into anchor point and reinstall the connector hex nut and tighten securely See Figure 4 8 Move ground speed control to the first speed position then back to th...

Page 16: ...emove the five machine screws and plate which secure the rubber ring to the driven disc hub See Figure 4 11 4 Install new rubber ring 5 Reverse above procedures for reassembly and installation 4 3 5 R...

Page 17: ...d bearing 4 Install new bearing 5 Carefully install new O ring over the outside of the new bearing 6 Install bearing holder and secure with screws 7 Install 318 hex lock nut BALL HOLDER 4 4 BELT SERVI...

Page 18: ...ition 5 Hold the slotted end of the drive disc bolt with a screwdriver and remove the nut and internal tooth lock washer See Figure 4 15 6 Remove the belt cover located under deck 7 Lift the drive dis...

Page 19: ...ee of all debris Service spark plug Drain and clean fuel system Clean or replace filters Service spark plug Drain and clean fuel system Service mower blade s Service and tighten loose parts Replace ai...

Page 20: ...rease X X X X X Periodic Grease Check Pages 10 X Drive Disc Check for Wear Damage Page 13 16 Replacement Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperatures Clean more often...

Page 21: ...al 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 ca...

Page 22: ...d components n In their products in order to 4 provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential In _ prolonging engine life Dirt Is your engine s enemy number 11 The engine on your S...

Page 23: ...ss 3 result in hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 6 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre maturely...

Page 24: ...uides 2 sticking valves t _ o 3 scuffed scored walls 4 overspeedlng 5 loss of power 6 complete failure of engine Dirt can also be introduced into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated container...

Page 25: ...ne Oil Air Cleaner Fuel Tank Choke Primer on some engines Safety Inter lock Switches Switch Blade Control 8 Spark plug 9 Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with...

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Page 28: ...ve 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 BATTERY POSTS TE...

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