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    Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS COMM ERCIAL M ODEL SERIES 12 PUSH MODELS PROPELLED MODELS C216012RV CP214012R 2 CP216012RV CP216512RV CP215512KW V MODEL NUM BER EXPLA NA TION C P 21 55 12 KW V MODEL DESIGNA TION ENGINE OP T IONS SELF-PR OPELLED ENGINE T YPE CUTT ING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE HORS[...]

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    2 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This pow erful cuttin g machine is capable of amp utating han ds and feet and can throw object s that can cause injury and damag e! Failu re to comply with the following SA FETY instruct ions could result in serious injury or death to the ope rator or other persons. The ow ner of the machine must understan[...]

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    3 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TION 1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge area wh ile engine is running. 2. STOP engine w hen crossing grav el driv es, walks, o r roads, and unde r any conditions where thrown objects might be a haza rd. 3. Mow only in day light or good artificial light. 4. DO NOT[...]

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

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    5 Section 1 - FA MILIA RIZA T ION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCT ION This m anual has been prepared f or the oper ators of the SNAPPER W ALK BEHIND MOW ERS. Its purpose, aside f rom recom mending operating and routine servic e requirements , is to prom ote safety through the use of accepted operating practic es. Read, Understa nd and Follow the “IMPORT[...]

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    6 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-STA RT CHECK LIST Make the following check s and perf orm the s ervice required bef ore each start-up. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflec tors, grass bag, adapter and cover s to mak e sure all are in place and s ecurely tightened. 2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel drive contr ol to insure they work freely. [...]

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    7 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. PRO PELLING M OWER (Self Pr opelled Models) 1. Move ground s peed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.4. 2. Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel m ower forward. Forward s peed c an be adj usted while the m ower is moving by changing position of the grou[...]

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    8 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine a nd blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire a nd secure away from spark plug. Engi ne and components are HOT . A void serious burns , allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy lea ther glove[...]

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    9 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.1 INTRODUCT ION To retain the quality of the m ower, use genuine SNAPPER r eplacement par ts only . Contact a loc al SNAPPER dealer f or parts and servic e assis tance. For the correc t part or inf ormation f or a particular mower, always mention m odel and serial num ber. 3.2 SERVICE - A FTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.1. CHAN[...]

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    10 Section 3 – MA INTENA NCE 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN T RA NSMISSIO N 1. Roll m achine and rem ove transm ission f ill plug. See Figure 3.2. FIGURE 3.2 2. Look into plug hole. If liquid grease IS NOT visible on the input gear (the s mall gear below the plug hole), add an am ount, to cover gear, of Snapper “00” greas e. See Figure 3.2. NOT[...]

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    11 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug 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 when handl[...]

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    12 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine a nd blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire a nd secure away from spark plug. Engi ne and components are HOT . A void serious burns , allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy lea ther g[...]

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    13 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine a nd blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire a nd secure away from spark plug. Engi ne and components are HOT . A void serious burns , allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy lea ther g[...]

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    14 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine a nd blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire a nd secure away from spark plug. Engi ne and components are HOT . A void serious burns , allow sufficient time for a ll components to cool. 4.3.1. Cleaning Driv[...]

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    15 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine a nd blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire a nd secure away from spark plug. Engi ne and components are HOT . A void serious burns , allow sufficient time for a ll components to cool. 3. Slide driven disc[...]

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    16 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine a nd blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire a nd secure away from spark plug. Engi ne and components are HOT . A void serious burns , allow sufficient time for a ll components to cool. 4.3.4. Replacing Dri[...]

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    17 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine a nd blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire a nd secure away from spark plug. Engi ne and components are HOT . A void serious burns , allow sufficient time for a ll components to cool. 4.3.6. Replacement O[...]

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    18 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine a nd blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire a nd secure away from spark plug. Engi ne and components are HOT . A void serious burns , allow sufficient time for a ll components to cool. 4.4.1. Engin e Drive[...]

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    19 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBL EM PROBA BLE CA USE CORRECTIVE 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 M anual for Instructions. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Engine Stalls or Stops[...]

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    20 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFO RMED REF. EA CH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EA CH SEA SON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 9 X Periodic Oil Change Page 10 X* A ir Pre-Clean er Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual Page 10. X** A ir Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual. X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. X Fue[...]

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    21 3 YEA R LIMITED WARRA 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 authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of char ge (exc ept for tax es where applicable) , any part or parts found upon exam ination by the fac tory at McDonough, G eorgia, to be [...]

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    22 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    23 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    24 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    25 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    26 SERVICE NOTES ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________[...]

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    27 SERVICE NOTES ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________[...]

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    28 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS COMM ERCIAL M ODEL SERIES 12 IMPORTA NT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufac tured. The labels on those engines conta in very important emis sions information and critical safety warn in[...]