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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

TABLE OF CONTENTS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9

Pre-start Checklist  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Handle Height Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Cutting Height Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Recycling Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installation of Grass Catcher  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Service - After First 5 Hours  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Change Engine Oil  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Check Transmission Grease  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Check Wheel Drive Control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Check Mower Blade  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Check Engine to Transmission Drive Belt  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Service - Annually  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Engine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Engine Oil  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Storage Procedure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14

Mower Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Blade Sharpening  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Belt Service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

TROUBLESHOOTING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Maintenance/Replacement Parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

DECAL IDENTIFICATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18

CE COMPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

WARRANTY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

IMPORTANT

The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only
and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you
have questions.

Summary of Contents for ELP216753BDV

Page 1: ...SERIES DESIGNATION CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE 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...

Page 2: ...3 Use extra care with gcrass catchers or other attach ments these affect the handling and the stability of the machine PREPARATION 1 Read understand and follow instructions and warn ings in this manua...

Page 3: ...running STOP BLADE and STOP ENGINE before leaving the operators position for any reason OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 11 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make cer tain engine blade a...

Page 4: ...se CAU TION when handling them 10 DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to spark plug hole spark plug could ignite gas exit ing engine 11 Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER de...

Page 5: ...n Grease 10 Check Wheel Drive Control 10 Check Mower Blade 11 Check Engine to Transmission Drive Belt 11 Service Annually 11 Engine 11 Air Filter 11 Engine Oil 11 Storage Procedure 11 SECTION 4 ADJUST...

Page 6: ...NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature information above Figure 1 1 shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS It is recommended that all operators of the mower become thoroughly familiar wit...

Page 7: ...tened after refueling 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 i...

Page 8: ...red position is achieved 3 Tighten the nuts on each lower handle bracket to maintain desired position Torque nuts to 15 to 25 ft lbs 2 5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 Pull the cutting height adjusting h...

Page 9: ...n this page 2 Lift discharge door located at the rear of machine See Figure 2 8 3 Install grass catcher onto the rear of machine Position the rod ends of catcher frame over the tabs located at the rea...

Page 10: ...tely in pan Some oil may spill onto engine and hands immediately wipe hands clean with cloth rags Dispose of oil properly 5 Tip mower back up 6 Fill engine with oil as specified in Engine Owner s Manu...

Page 11: ...or directions regard ing engine storage preparations Prepare the mower for end of season storage as follows 1 Drain fuel from fuel tank and let engine run until all fuel is out of the carburetor 2 Dis...

Page 12: ...ice with engine and blade running STOP engine and blade Remove key Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug Engine and compo nents are HOT Avoid serious burns allow sufficient time f...

Page 13: ...your local SNAPPER Dealer for assistance IMPORTANT If machine creeps forward after wheel drive control is released the cable is too tight and must be readjusted to eliminate all forward movement Mach...

Page 14: ...ulley Insert belt through opening in deck 8 Secure the blade with retaining bolts and nuts Tighten nuts and bolts to 30 to 40 ft lbs 9 Install new belt over transmission pulley Install belt cover and...

Page 15: ...nd 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 Or Loss Of Traction Self Propelled...

Page 16: ...heck for Wear and Tension Page 11 14 X X X Mower Blade Check for wear Damage Replacement Page 11 13 X Mower Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 11 X Transmission Grease Clean Grease Level Page 10 X Ch...

Page 17: ...RECTION TO INCREASE ENGINE RPM RABBIT DECREASE ENGINE RPM TURTLE SLOW TURTLE POSITION FAST SPEED RABBIT 2 GROUND SPEED SHOWS DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT AND THE ABILITY TO SELECT ONE OF THREE GROUND SPEEDS...

Page 18: ...AT THE OPERATOR S HAND IS 23 4 M SEC2 6 NOISE CONTROL THIS UNIT IS CERTIFIED TO BE WITHIN THE 98 DBA SOUND POWER LIMIT AT THE SPECIFIED ENGINE RPM EUROPEAN NOISE CONTROL DECAL P N 7100579 HEIGHT CONT...

Page 19: ...inal 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: ...rized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 WARNING BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS CHEM...

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