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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 12

WARNING:

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

MANUAL No. 3-5842 (REV. 2, 8/10/99)

Summary of Contents for EFRP216012TV

Page 1: ...l N California Model T Tecumseh Engine E European Model 21 21 Cutting Width V Over Head Valve Engine 60 6 0 HP Engine Horse Power 65 6 5 HP Engine Horse Power Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Be...

Page 2: ...ere stability or traction is in doubt PREPARATION 1 Read understand and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the mower and with attachments Know the controls and the proper use of th...

Page 3: ...ldren in a well ventilated unoccupied building 2 Keep mower and engine free of grass leaves or excess grease to reduce fire hazard and engine overheating 3 When draining fuel tank drain fuel into an a...

Page 4: ...hecking Engine Drive Belt 10 Checking Transmission Poly V Belt 10 Annually End of Each Season 10 Engine 10 Air Filter 10 Engine Oil 10 Storage Procedure 10 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 11 16 Mower...

Page 5: ...r before operating Specific details involving the engine are found in the separate engine owner s manual Study these manuals before operating and keep both handy for future reference FIGURE 1 1 WHEEL...

Page 6: ...r 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 and cooling f...

Page 7: ...ndle up or down until the desired position is achieved 3 Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to maintain desired position WARNING Stop engine and mower blade by releasing the blade control bef...

Page 8: ...more air flow into deck chamber The adjustable baffle should be secured in the lowest position when using a grass bag The baffle should be secured in the highest position when mulching grass NOTE Und...

Page 9: ...re burns Allow engine oil to cool before draining to prevent injury 1 Refer to Engine Manual for proper oil specifications and procedures 2 For simplest cleanest oil change loosen lower handle wing nu...

Page 10: ...re operating mower FIGURE 3 4 3 3 ANNUALLY END OF EACH SEASON 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...

Page 11: ...IR REPLACEMENT for proper blade inspection and service procedures 4 1 2 BLADE SHARPENING 1 Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug 2 Tilt mower up on its rear wheels Do not tilt mower...

Page 12: ...the OFF position when released check for binding at the cable holdings located on the side of the right handle The upper clip should be located 2 below the upper knob the lower clip should be 4 above...

Page 13: ...nt If drive spring is loose reconnect as shown in Figure 4 7 If spring is broken replace with new spring FIGURE 4 7 4 3 3 DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT If the drive disc and driven disc are clean and the mow...

Page 14: ...If the rubber ring is badly chunked or worn down to within 1 16 of the metal rim of the driven disc hub it must be replaced Install new rubber ring as follows 1 Using a small flat blade screwdriver fr...

Page 15: ...ring and 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 3 8 hex lock nut FIGURE 4 15 4 4 BE...

Page 16: ...torque for blade cap screw is 30 to 40 ft lbs 11 Use a stiff wire such as a coat hanger with a hook fashioned on one end to pull the hooked end of the idler spring through the large hole in the right...

Page 17: ...e air lifts Tighten to proper torque 4 Lumpy or frayed belt 4 Replace belt 5 Bent Idler pulley 5 Replace pulley Mower Will Not Move 1 Damaged transmission 1 Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer Loss Of T...

Page 18: ...eplace Engine Manual X Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual X Engine Cooling System Clean Shroud Fins Engine Manual X Mower Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 10 X Mower Blades Check For Wear Damage Repl...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...available engines and components in their products in order to provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential in prolonging engine life Dirt is your engine s enemy number 1 The en...

Page 21: ...rodes 7 Score cylinder walls 8 Burn valves 9 Wear out the engine pre maturely 10 COST YOU MONEY Knowing the dirt will quickly ruin an engine manufacturers equip their engine with extremely efficient a...

Page 22: ...uild up restricts and clogs cooling air intake screens and fins Clean screens and fins at frequent intervals The engine blower housing and shrouds should be removed at least once each season or more o...

Page 23: ...le Properly mixed with gas 2 cycle 2 Air Cleaner Clean and properly serviced Full fresh clean gasoline 3 Fuel TankFuel valve open Cap vent open Inline filter clean 4 Choke Operating properly 5 Primer...

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Page 25: ...CK WALK MOWERS SERIES 12 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 SNAPPE...