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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

19” STEEL DECK
WALK BEHIND MOWERS
SERIES 14 & 15

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. 7-2302 (I.R.11/16/99)

Summary of Contents for R194014

Page 1: ... 0 HP Engine Horse 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 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 19...

Page 2: ...ction 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 the mower before starting 2 Only mature responsible persons shall operate the machine and only after proper instruction 3 Handle fuel with extra care Fuels are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved fuel c...

Page 3: ... overheating 3 When draining fuel tank drain fuel into an approved container outdoors and away from open flame MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 4 Keep all bolts especially blade bolts nuts and screws properly tight Check that all cotter pins are in proper position 5 Service engine and make adjustments only when engine is stopped Removed spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug t...

Page 4: ...Height 8 Recycling Operation 8 Recycling Cover Installation Removal 8 SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 9 10 Changing Engine Oil 9 Checking Mower Blade 9 Annually End of Each Season 10 Engine 10 Air Filter 10 Engine Oil 10 Storage Procedure 10 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 11 Mower Blade Replacement 11 Mower Blade Sharpening 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 SERVICE SCHEDULE 13 Maintenance Replacement Par...

Page 5: ...2 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 with the controls parts and operation of the mower before operating Specific details involving the engine are found in the separate engine owner s manual Study these manuals before operating and keep bo...

Page 6: ...ns 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 fins clear at all times 2 2 STARTING OPERATION 2 2 1 ENGINE BLADE Recoil Start The engine speed control is located on the front of the engine adjacent to the primer button Move the engine speed control to fast rabbit position prior to starting...

Page 7: ...d burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury 2 4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows 1 Loosen the two nuts on the inside of each of the lower handles as shown in Figure 2 7 2 Move the handle up or down to...

Page 8: ...he bushings Position the rear bushings in to the same notches corresponding with notches for the front wheels to maintain the level of the deck See Figure 2 8 NOTE There are four cutting height adjustment notches on each wheel The top notch is the lowest cutting height and the lowest notch is the highest FIGURE 2 8 2 6 RECYCLING OPERATION NOTE For best recycling results cut up to a maximum of 1 3 ...

Page 9: ...nsion but do not remove oil drain plug Loosen plug until you can turn it with your fingers 5 Lower the mower down and place the piece of wood under left rear wheel Reach under mower and remove drain plug and allow oil to drain out completely in pan Some oil may spill onto hands immediately wipe hands clean with cloth rags 6 Tilt mower back up and replace drain plug Tighten securely but do not over...

Page 10: ... and let engine run until all fuel is out of the carburetor 2 Disconnect and remove the spark plug wire away from spark plug before any other preparations are made 3 Tape all openings closed to prevent spraying water into exhaust or air intakes during washing 4 Tilt mower up on its rear wheels and thoroughly clean the underside of the deck Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down Scrap...

Page 11: ...ures 4 1 2 BLADE SHARPENING 1 Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug IMPORTANT DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down oil from crankcase will saturate the air filter 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 2 Tilt mower up on its rear wheels 3 Remove blade See Figure 4 2 FIGURE ...

Page 12: ...em Excessive Vibration 1 Damaged out of balance or bent mower blade 1 Service 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 Cutting Grass 1 Cutting height too low or high 1 Adjust cutting height Improperly 2 Engine speed too slow 2 Contact authorized SNAPPER Dealer 3 Forward ground speed t...

Page 13: ...Engine Manual X Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual X Mower Blade Check For Wear Damage Replacement Page 9 11 X Mower Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 10 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 4 2 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS MAINTENANCE PARTS Blade Control Cable 3 5808 Cutter Blade Mul...

Page 14: ... cover any machine or component part that has been altered or modified changing safety performance or durability There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to three 3 years from purchase date for the original purchaser s residential or other non commercial use and ninety 90 days fr...

Page 15: ...t 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 engine on your Snapper product spends its entire life operating close to the ground at high speed creating a virtual storm of dust and dirt ...

Page 16: ...trodes 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 air cleaners to filter out the harmful dirt Damage caused by a poorly serviced air cleaner is not covered under the engine warranties So save yourself unnecessary expenses and undue aggravation by kee...

Page 17: ...build 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 often under dry dusty conditions for a thorough cleaning of fins Failure to keep external surfaces clean not only presents fire hazards but causes overheating and resulting engine damages such as 1 Di...

Page 18: ...cle Properly mixed with gas 2 cycle 2 Air Cleaner Clean and properly serviced Full fresh clean gasoline 3 Fuel Tank Fuel valve open Cap vent open Inline filter clean 4 Choke Operating properly 5 Primer on Used properly some engines 6 Safety Interlock In proper position Switches All wires properly connected 7 Switch Blade Switch On Control Blade control properly positioned on walk mower 8 Spark Plu...

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Page 20: ...ALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 14 15 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 1998 SNAPPER INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No 7 2302 I R 11 16 99 ...

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