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Summary of Contents for R194515B

Page 1: ...ower B Briggs Stratton Engine 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 P...

Page 2: ...treme 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 t...

Page 3: ...te 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 spark...

Page 4: ...cling Operation 8 Recycling Cover Installation Removal 8 Discharge Deflector Installation 9 SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 10 11 Change Engine Oil 10 Check Mower Blade 10 Service Annually 11 Engin...

Page 5: ...e 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 mower and attachments before operating the mow...

Page 6: ...r at all times 2 2 STARTING OPERATION 2 2 1 ENGINE BLADE The engine speed is pre set for optimum mowing performance and is not adjustable An engine primer is provided to assist when starting a cold en...

Page 7: ...of the lower handles as shown in Figure 2 5 2 Move the handle up or down to the desired height 3 Retighten all nuts securely after adjustment CONTROL LOOSEN NUTS TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT FIGURE 2 4 _ W...

Page 8: ...nd release the 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 6 NOTE There are four cutting h...

Page 9: ...or Recycling Cover in place I 2 8 DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR INSTALLATION 1 Remove the recycling cover Loosen and remove the two knobs securing the cover to the deck and remove the cover from the two bolts...

Page 10: ...cleaner and perform air filter maintenance as specified in the Engine Owner s Manual IMPORTANT DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down Oil from crankcase will saturate the air filter and...

Page 11: ...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 preven...

Page 12: ...28 degrees DO NOT sharpen blade beyond original cutting edge See Figure 4 3 NOTE DO NOT SHARPEN BEYOND ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE 22 28 END ORIGINAL VIEW OF BLADE FIGURE 4 1 I WARNING I DO NOT use a cutti...

Page 13: ...gine speed too stow 1 2 Grass is wet 2 3 Excessively worn or damaged blade 3 4 Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck 4 5 Improper blade installed on deck 5 6 Blade installed improperly on...

Page 14: ...SE HRS HRS Page 6 X Page 10 X Page 11 X Engine Manual X Engine Manual Page 10 12 X Page 11 X Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperatures Clean more often under dusty...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...s 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 11 The engine on your S...

Page 17: ...d under the engine warranties So save yourself unnecessary expenses end undue aggravation by kseplng the air cleaner properly serviced at the Intervals specified In the engine owner s manual It doesn...

Page 18: ...overspesdlng Use a flashlight to detect clogged _ I_ _L _ _ _ _ r_ 5 loss of power or torn paper elements replace If I _ _ uLv v _ I b complete lailure or damaged In any way __ _ engine Dirt can also...

Page 19: ...k 4 Choke 5 Primer on some engines 6 Safety inter lock Swnchos 7 8witch Blade Control 8 Bpark plug 9 Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with gas 2 cycle Clean an...

Page 20: ...SERVICE NOTES 2O...

Page 21: ...s 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 _l_ WARNING BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS AND...

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