Snapper R194515B manual

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 19” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 15 MOD ELS R194515B MODEL NUM BER EXPLA NA T ION R 19 40 15 MODEL DESIGNA T ION SERIES DE SIGNA TION CUTT ING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE P O WER R – Recycling Mo del 15 - Series Designatio n 19 – 19” Cutti ng Width 45 – 4.5 HP (Engine Horse Po wer) Thank you for b[...]

2 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This pow erful cut ting machine is cap able of amputat ing hands an d feet and can t hrow objects that can cause in jury and damage! Failure to comply wi th the follo wing SAFETY inst ructions coul d result in serious injury or death to the ope rator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understa[...]

3 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TION 1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of disch arge area wh ile engine is running. 2. STOP engine when cro ssing gravel d rives, walks, o r roads, and unde r any conditions where throw n objects might be a haza rd. 3. Mow only in day light or good artificial light. 4. DO NO[...]

4 TA BLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................ 2-3 TA BLE OF CO NTENTS ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 1 - FA MILIA RIZAT ION .............................................................. 5 SECTION 2 - OPERA TIN G INSTRUCTIONS ............[...]

5 Section 1 - FA MILIA RIZA TION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCT ION This m anual has been prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER W ALK BEHIND MOW ERS. Its purpose, aside f rom recom m ending operating and routine servic e requirem ents, is to prom ote saf ety through the use of accepted operating prac tices. Read, Understa nd and Follow the “IMPORT [...]

6 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-STA RT CHECK LIST Make the f ollowing check s and perfor m the s ervice required bef ore each start- up. 2.1.1. Check guards, def lectors, gr ass bag, adapter and covers to mak e sure all ar e in place and s ecurely tightened. 2.1.2. Check blade control to ins ure it works freely. See Figure 2.1. FIGURE[...]

7 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STO PPING Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade control. See Figure 2.6. FIGURE 2.6 WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjust ments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plu g wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. Avoi[...]

8 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjust ments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plu g wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. Avoid serious burns, a llow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wea r heavy leather gloves [...]

9 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.1 INTRODUCT ION To retain the quality of the m ower, use genuine SNAPPER r eplacem ent parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer f or parts and s ervice assis tance. For the cor rect part or inf orm ation for a particular mower, always mention m odel and serial num ber. 3.2 SERVICE - A FTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.1. CHA NG[...]

10 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.3 SERVICE - A NNUA LLY Perfor m all m aintenance as described in the “Service Schedule” sec tion of this m anual. 3.3.1. Engine Service engine acc ording to engine owner’s m anual. 3.3.2. A ir Filter Refer to engine owner’s manual f or servic e instructions . 3.3.3. Engine Oil Refer to engine owner’s manual [...]

11 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT att empt any maintenance, adjustment s or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plu g wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A v oid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wea r heavy leathe r [...]

12 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBL EM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRE CT IVE A CTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty . 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking or priming. 2. Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for instruction. 3. Spark plug w ire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 4. Spark plug faulty .[...]

13 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERF ORM ED REF. EA CH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EA CH SEA SO N Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 9 X Periodic Oil Change Page 10 X* A ir Pre- Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual & Page 10. X** A ir Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual. X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manua[...]

14 3 YEA R LIMITED W A RRA NTY For thr ee ( 3) years from purc hase date f or the original purc haser's residential, non- com m erc ial use, SNAPPER , through any author ized SNA PPER dealer will replace, fr ee of c harge (ex cept f or taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon exam ination by the f actory at McDonough, Georgia, to [...]

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20 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 19” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 15 IMPORTA NT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufac tured. T he labels on thos e engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warn ings. Read, Un[...]