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    Operator’s Manual NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. * Actual sustained engine power will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors. Please refer to ‘Engine Power Rating Information’ for further details. Manual No. 7103934 (Rev. ‘-’, 10/20/2009) 21”[...]

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    Thank You for purchasing this quality-built Snapper product. We’re pleased that you placed your confidence in the Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Snapper product will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and[...]

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    3 Operator Safety Features and Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Warranties Table of Contents Operator Safety ................................................................................................................. 4 Important Operator Safety Instructions ..................................................................... 4 [...]

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    www.snapper.com 4 Operator Safety ! ! Important Operator Safety Instructions WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The own[...]

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    5 Operator Safety ! ! Important Operator Safety Instructions (Continued) Safe Handling of Gasoline (Continued From Previous Page) 6. DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place the contain- ers on the ground away from the vehicle before filling. 7. Remove gas-powered equipment from th[...]

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    www.snapper.com 6 Features and Controls IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions. Features and Controls A. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick B. Fuel Filler Cap C. Recycling Cover D. Rear Height Adjustment Latch (2) E. Fro[...]

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    7 Operation Pre-Start Check List Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. 1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter, and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2. Check the blade control (A, Figure 1) , wheel drive control (B) , and ground speed control (C) to insure they work [...]

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    www.snapper.com 8 Operation Starting and Operation (Continued) Propelling the Mower (Self-Propelled Models Only) 1. Start the engine. Refer to the Section entitled “Starting and Operation – Engine and Blade”. 2. Move the ground speed control (A, Figure 4) to the desired speed position. 3. Squeeze the wheel drive control (B) against the handle[...]

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    9 Operation Cutting Height Adjustment 1. Pull the height adjusting latch (A, Figure 6) outward and move to the desired cutting height. 2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The high- est cutting position is Notch 7 (Figure 7) . The lowest cutting position is Notch 1. Recycling Operation Note: For best recycling results, cut up to a maximum [...]

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    www.snapper.com 10 Operation Installing the Discharge Deflector 1. Remove the recycling cover. Refer to the Section enti- tled “Recycling Operation”. 2. Install the deflector (A, Figure 9) to the deck in place of the recycling cover, making sure that: The front hole (B) on the outside front of the deflector fits over the stud where the front of[...]

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    11 Operation Installing the Recycling Plug (Optional Accessory on Some Models) 1. Install the recycling plug (A, Figure 11) if recycling is desired after the bag adapter is installed. Install the recycling plug completely and securely into the bag adapter (B) . 2. Install the grass bag as a safeguard. 3. Refer to the Section entitled “Recycling O[...]

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    www.snapper.com 12 Maintenance Maintenance - Introduction To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular mower, always mention the model and serial number. Service - After First 5 Hours Change Engine[...]

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    13 Maintenance Check Mower Blade 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure the end away from the plug. 2. Tilt the mower up on its rear wheels for access to the blade cap screw (A, Figure 16) . Do not tilt the mower with the spark plug or carburetor down. Important: Drain the fuel tank before tipping the mower. DO NOT tip the machine with the ca[...]

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    www.snapper.com 14 Maintenance Mower Blade Replacement Standard Blade Wear Limit 1. Inspect the blade (Figure 17) frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage: (A) New blade (B) Wear limit (notch starts) (C) Dangerous condition! Do not use on the mower! Replace with a new blade. Ninja Blade Wear Limit 1. Inspect the blade (Figure 19) frequently[...]

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    15 Maintenance Blade Sharpening (Continued) 4. Sharpen the blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees (B, Figure 20) . DO NOT sharpen the blade beyond the original cutting edge (A) . 5. Check blade for balance. If necessary, correct balance by grinding heavy end of blade. 6. Reinstall blade (B, Figure 19) . Note the correct assembly [...]

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    www.snapper.com 16 Maintenance Driven and Drive Disc Service If the mower does not propel itself properly, check for the following problems: 1. Grease on the drive disc (A, Figure 22) causing slippage. 2. Broken or disconnected drive spring (B) . 3. Driven disc (C) is out of adjustment. 4. Driven disc rubber is worn - does not contact drive disc pr[...]

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    17 Maintenance Driven Disc Adjustment (Continued) 2. Remove the driven disc spring (A, Figure 25) from the driven disc assembly (B) . Also remove the pin and washer (C) from the transfer rod (D) , and remove the end of the transfer rod from the hole in the driven disc assembly. 3. Slide the driven disc assembly over to 1/8” (A, Figure 26) from th[...]

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    www.snapper.com 18 Maintenance Driven Disc Replacement (Continued) 2. Using needle nose pliers, unhook the drive spring (A, Figure 28) and slide the driven disc assembly off the hex shaft. 3. Remove the two snap rings (A, Figure 29) which secure the rubber driven disc (B) to the driven disc assembly. 4. Install a new rubber driven disc onto the dri[...]

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    19 Maintenance Replacing the Bearing On the Pulley End Of the Hex Shaft To replace the bearing on the pulley end of the hex shaft, proceed as follows: 1. Hold the hex shaft with an adjustable wrench held next to the pulley. 2. Remove the 3/8” hex lock nut (B, Figure 30) , located on the outside of the right wheel bracket. 3. Remove the holder (A)[...]

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    www.snapper.com 20 Maintenance Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Stretch Type Belts - Continued) IMPORTANT: Drain the fuel tank before tipping the mower. DO NOT tip the machine with the carburetor or spark plug down. Oil from the crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If contamination does [...]

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    21 Maintenance ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 7 X Initial Oil Change Page 12 X Periodic Oil Change Page 13 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual X Engine Cooling System Cle[...]

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    PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start Using Recoil Starter 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Engine Stalls or Stops After Running 1. Blade control is released or is not being held securely against handle. 1. Blade control should [...]

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    23 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser’s residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or[...]

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    www.snapper.com 24 Notes Not for Reproduction[...]

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    25 Not for Reproduction[...]

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    www.snapper.com 26 Notes Not for Reproduction[...]

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    27 Notes Not for Reproduction[...]

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    www.snapper.com Snapper Products 535 Macon Street McDonough, GA 30253 21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 20 1-800-935-2967 Engine Power Rating Information: The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and ra[...]