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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 

 

EUROPEAN 
21” CAST ALUMINUM DECK 
WALK MOWERS 
SERIES 2 

 
 
 
 

IMPORTANT 

Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on 
the date manufactured.  The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and 
critical safety warnings.  Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the 
engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments.  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 © 2000 
SNAPPER INC. 
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 

MANUAL No. 7-3709 (I.R. 4/28/00) 

        WARNING 

ENGINE EXHAUST, SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS, AND CERTAIN VEHICLE COMPONENTS CONTAIN OR 
EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER OR OTHER 
REPRODUCTIVE HARM. 

       WARNING 

BATTERY POSTS, TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS, 
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER 
REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. 

Содержание ELP21502KWV, ELP21602, ELP2160

Страница 1: ...gnation P Self Propelled Model E Electric Start Model 21 21 Cutting Width KW Kawasaki Engine 50 5 0 HP Engine Horse Power V Over Head Valve 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 Pages 2 3 Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly Also...

Страница 2: ... extreme 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 crass 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 mower engine and attachments Know the controls and the prop...

Страница 3: ...erate 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 or pilot light such as in a water heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliance Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure Store fuel container out of reach of children in a...

Страница 4: ...INTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 9 10 Service After First 5 Hours 9 Change Engine Oil 9 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 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 11 15 Mower Blade Replacement 11 Blade Sharpening 11 12 Wheel Drive Control Adjustment 12 ...

Страница 5: ...MENCLATURE 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 both h...

Страница 6: ...battery preparation 2 1 6 Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower outside where fumes can safely dissipate Make sure cap is tightened after refueling Refer to Engine Owners Manual for specifications 2 1 7 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...

Страница 7: ...e by releasing blade control 3 Pull blade control against handle 4 Pull rope start handle to crank engine 5 After engine starts move engine speed control to the FAST Rabbit position and allow a brief warm up until engine runs smooth 2 2 3 PROPELLING MOWER 1 Move ground speed control to the desired speed position See Figure 2 5 2 Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and pro...

Страница 8: ...ycling results cut up to a maximum of 1 3 of grass blade length and recycle ONLY when grass is dry 1 Set the cutting height at the highest cutting position 2 Move 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 performance FIGURE 2 8 2 7 INSTALLATION of GRASS C...

Страница 9: ...il drain plug 4 Loosen with ratchet and short extension 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 back under mower and remove drain plug and allow oil to drain out completely in pan Some oil may spill onto drive belt and hands immediately wipe hands clean with cloth rags Dispos...

Страница 10: ...re operating mower Refer to Section BELT SERVICE for replacement instructions FIGURE 3 2 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 owner s manual for service instructions 3 3 3 Engine Oil Refer to engine owner s manual for service instructions 3 4 STORAGE PROC...

Страница 11: ...D BLADE WEAR LIMIT 1 Follow WARNING statement found on this page 2 Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage See Figure 4 1 FIGURE 4 1 WARNING DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear 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 T...

Страница 12: ...cracking fraying severed or belt strands exposed Replace belt before operating mower 2 To check for proper drive belt tension STOP engine Shift ground speed control to 1 st and engage the wheel drive control 3 With the wheel drive control 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 tensi...

Страница 13: ...Follow WARNING statement found on this page 2 Remove the retaining screws that secure the belt cover Remove the belt cover See Figure 4 5 3 Disconnect belt from transmission pulley 4 Tilt mower up on its rear wheels Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down 5 Remove the retaining bolts and nuts that secure the blade Remove blade See Figure 4 5 6 Remove the belt from around engine pulley...

Страница 14: ...2 Plug battery harness into main harness See Figure 4 9 4 4 3 BATTERY SERVICE The battery supplied with the electric start model mowers is a sealed lead acid type battery After initial activation the battery is sealed No fluid level maintenance is required DO NOT attempt to check or adjust fluid level in battery 1 Remove battery Refer to Section BATTERY REMOVAL 2 Place battery in a well ventilated...

Страница 15: ...attery terminals Use the BATTERY CONDITION CHART below to determine the state of charge Slow charge the battery as required to bring to full charge 4 4 6 NEW BATTERY PREPARATION Snapper through your local authorized Snapper dealer provides replacement battery kits The kit includes a battery hardware harness electrolyte and instructions The electrolyte acid is a very dangerous corrosive and poisono...

Страница 16: ...ne Loses Power 1 Engine air pre cleaner or air cleaner dirty 1 Clean or replace filters 2 Spark plug faulty 2 Service spark plug 3 Water debris or stale fuel in fuel system 3 Drain and clean fuel system 4 Debris build up on engine cooling screen 4 Clean all debris from engine cooling screen Excessive Vibration 1 Damaged out of balance or bent mower blade 1 Service mower blade 2 Loose blade compone...

Страница 17: ...ck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 10 X Transmission Grease Check Grease Level Pages 9 X X Battery Service Battery Pages 14 15 X 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 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS MAINTENANCE PARTS Engine Speed Control Briggs Engine 2 9036 Engine Speed Control Kawasaki E...

Страница 18: ... 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 22841 SPARK PLUG SYMBOL P N 29779 ENGINE SPEED CONTROL DECAL P N 2 6467 CHOKE FAST RABBIT POSITION SLOW TURTLE POSITION WARNING DECK DECAL P N 7 2921 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL OBSERVE AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY I...

Страница 19: ...f cut 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 m sec2 11 OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL Pull control against handle to start engine and blade Release control to stop engine and blade 12 GROUND DRIVE Pull lever against handle to engage drive Relea...

Страница 20: ...cates 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 the danger of the rotating blade CHUTE DEFLECTOR DECAL P N 4 6924 AIR FILTER SYMBOL P N 2 9781 WARNING DECAL P N 1 3010 ...

Страница 21: ...iginal 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 caused by neglect or abuse destruction by fire explosion freezing overcharging improper maintenance or use of improper electrolyte There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Implied w...

Страница 22: ...nts 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 2000 SNAPPER INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No 7 3709 I R 4 28 00 WARNING ENGINE EXHAUST SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS AND CERTAIN VEHICLE COMPONENTS CONTAIN OR EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORN...

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