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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 

 

 

21” CAST ALUMINUM DECK 

WALK BEHIND MOWERS 

COMMERCIAL MODEL 

SERIES 1 

 
 

MODELS 

ECLP21551HV 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION 

 

E C L P 21

55

1 H V 

MODEL DESIGNATION

 

 

 

E - European Model 

SELF PROPELLED MODEL 

 

C - Commercial Model 

CUTTING WIDTH 

 

L - Aluminum Deck 

ENGINE HP 

 

P - Self-Propelled Model 

SERIES DESIGNATION 

 

21 - 21” Cutting Width 

ENGINE TYPE 

 

55 -5.5 HP Engine 

ENGINE OPTIONS 

 

1 - Series Designation 

 

 

H -Honda Engine  

 

 

V - Over Head Valve 

 
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 all power 
equipment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance 
with the operating instructions and common sense. 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2003 
SNAPPER PRODUCTS INC. 
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 

MANUAL No. 7-5522 (I.R. 3/11/03) 

Summary of Contents for ECLP21 551HV

Page 1: ...h ENGINE TYPE 55 5 5 HP Engine ENGINE OPTIONS 1 Series Designation H Honda Engine V Over Head Valve Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your Walk Behind read this manual carefully...

Page 2: ...ra care with grass catchers or other attachments these affect the handling and the stability of the machine PREPARATION 1 Read understand and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the...

Page 3: ...g repairing or inspecting make certain engine blade and all moving parts have STOPPED Disconnect and secure spark plug wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting OPERATION Continued From Previ...

Page 4: ...Check Transmission Grease 9 Check Wheel Drive Control 9 Check Mower Blade 10 Check Engine to Transmission Drive Belt 10 Service Annually 10 Engine 10 Air Filter 10 Engine Oil 10 Storage Procedure 10...

Page 5: ...nomenclature information above Figure 1 1 shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWER It is recommended that all operators of the mower become thoroughly familiar with the controls part...

Page 6: ...e mower outside where fumes can safely dissipate Make sure cap is tightened after refueling Refer to Engine Owners Manual for specifications 2 1 6 Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of...

Page 7: ...4 FIGURE 2 4 2 3 STOPPING Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade control Stop forward motion of mower by releasing the wheel drive control IMPORTANT Always turn fuel valve to OFF when not operat...

Page 8: ...ve engine speed control to FAST Rabbit position 3 Move ground speed control to slowest speed setting 4 Proceed mowing slowly If grass is very dense raise cutting height to improve recycling performanc...

Page 9: ...il specifications oil and oil filter change intervals WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or service with engine and blade running STOP engine and blade Disconnect spark plug wire and s...

Page 10: ...erating mower 3 3 SERVICE ANNUALLY Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance schedule 3 3 1 Engine Service engine according to engine owner s manual 3 3 2 Air Filter Refer to engine owne...

Page 11: ...or damage Refer to Section MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT for proper blade inspection and service procedures 4 1 2 BLADE SHARPENING 1 Follow WARNING statement found on this page 2 Tilt mower up on its rear w...

Page 12: ...engaged pull the mower handles moving the mower rearward Observe the rear wheels 4 If the rear wheels slide on the surface no rotation the belt is properly tensioned and the control does not require a...

Page 13: ...checked after every 25 hours of mower operation 4 3 1 Engine Drive Belt Replacement 1 Follow WARNING statement found on this page 2 Remove the retaining screws that secure the belt cover Remove the b...

Page 14: ...blade components 2 Service and tighten loose parts 3 Loose or missing airlift if equipped 3 Replace airlifts Tighten to proper torque 4 Lumpy or frayed belt 4 Replace belt 5 Bent Idler pulley 5 Repla...

Page 15: ...ge 10 13 X X X Mower Blade Check For Wear Damage Replacement Page 10 11 X Mower Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 10 X Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperatures...

Page 16: ...f potential electrical shock from plug while engine is running 6 ENGINE SPEED CONTROL Indicates direction to increase Engine RPM Rabbit decrease Engine RPM Turtle and direction to choke WARNING DECAL...

Page 17: ...9 NOISE CONTROL This unit is certified to be within the 100 dBA sound power limit at the specified Engine RPM 10 EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE Maximum level of vibration measured at the operators hand is 23 4...

Page 18: ...ates location of engine air filter To service the filter read and follow the engine operating and maintenance instructions 15 WARNING Located on the right side of the Mower Deck It advises operator of...

Page 19: ...tteries have a one 1 year warranty period with free replacement if required for one 1 year from the original purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The batter...

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Page 21: ...s 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 COPYRIGHT 200...

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