Snapper ER194515B, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ine Horse Power 19 19 Cutting Width 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 IMP...

Page 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...

Page 3: ...rate 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 spa...

Page 4: ...tion 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 Engine 11 Air Fi...

Page 5: ...mower 1 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 fam...

Page 6: ...e Owners Manual for fuel 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 fins c...

Page 7: ...spark plug Engine and components are HOT Avoid serious burns allow sufficient time for all components to cool 2 4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows 1...

Page 8: ...ion 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 height adjustment notches on e...

Page 9: ...or Recycling Cover in place 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 Th...

Page 10: ...3 1 FIGURE 3 1 3 Place shallow pan underneath the approximate center of the oil drain plug 4 Loosen with ratchet and short extension but do not remove oil drain plug Loosen plug until you can turn it...

Page 11: ...ank 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 pre...

Page 12: ...RPENING 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...

Page 13: ...d clean fuel system 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 equ...

Page 14: ...ace Engine Manual X Mower Blade Check For Wear Damage Replacement Page 10 12 X Mower Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 11 X Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperat...

Page 15: ...ass Catcher or Guard in place 4 WARNING Located on the right side of the Mower Deck It advises operator of the danger of the rotating blade WARNING DECAL 22841 WARNING DECK DECAL P N 7 2921 SAFETY ALE...

Page 16: ...measured at the operators hand is 23 4 m sec2 8 OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL OPC Arrow points to the OPC bail When bail is rotated rearward the engine may be started and will run as indicated by the engi...

Page 17: ...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...

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Page 23: ...ts 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 20...