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  • Page 1

    Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” CAST ALUMINUM DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS COMMERCIAL MODEL SERIES 1 MODELS ECLP21551HV MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION E C L P 21 55 1 H V MODEL DESIGNATION E - European Model SELF PROPELLED MODEL C - Commercial Model CUTTING WIDTH L - Aluminum Deck ENGINE HP P - Self-Propelled Model SERIES DESIGNATION 2[...]

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    2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This pow erful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply w ith the follow ing SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these in[...]

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    3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE (Continued From Previous Page) 3. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. 4. DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. 5. DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside w here there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a[...]

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    4 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION S ................................................ 2-3 TABLE OF CO NTENTS ............................................................................. 4 SECTION 1 - FAMI LIARIZAT ION .............................................................. 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATIN G INSTRUCTION S ...............[...]

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    5 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS. Its purpose, aside from recommending operating and routine service requirements, is to promote safety through the use of accepted operating practices. Read, Understand and Follow the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” o[...]

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    6 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. WARNING DO NOT start or operate this machine w ithout installing the recycling plug or the[...]

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    7 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug w ire and secure aw ay from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2[...]

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    8 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug w ire and secure aw ay from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION Converti[...]

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    9 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 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 model and serial number. 3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL The[...]

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    10 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug w ire and secure aw ay from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves w hen handling o[...]

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    11 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug w ire and secure aw ay from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves w h[...]

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    12 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug w ire and secure aw ay from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves w h[...]

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    13 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug w ire and secure aw ay from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves w h[...]

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    14 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty, or fuel valve closed. 1. Fill fuel tank wi th fresh fuel. Turn valve to “ON”. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking. 2. Move c hoke control to “CHOKE” position. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Pl ace spark plug w ire onto spark p[...]

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    15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 9 X Periodic Oil Change Page 10 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual & Page 10. X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual. X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. X [...]

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    16 DECAL IDENTIFICATION (1) WARNING INSTRUCTIONS. (2) WARNING (DECK): Read and follow Starting and Safety Instructions in Owner’s Manual. Improper use of machine can result in serious injury. (3) WARNING: Do Not operate without entire Grass Catcher or Guard in place. (4) WARNING: Located on the right side of the Mower Deck. It advises operator of[...]

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    17 DECAL IDENTIFICATION (7) GROUND SPEED: Shows direction of movement and the ability to select one of three ground speeds by moving the lever. The number 3 (Rabbit) indicates the top speed, number 2 indicates the medium speed and the number 1 (Turtle) indicates the slowest speed. (8) HEIGHT CONTROL INSTRUCTION: Shows direction of movement of HEIGH[...]

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    18 DECAL IDENTIFICATION (13) WARNING: DO NOT operate without grass catcher, side chute or plug installed. (14) AIR FILTER: Indicates 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 [...]

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    19 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the orig inal 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 materi[...]

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    20 SERVICE NOTES ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _________________[...]

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    21 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” CAST ALUMINUM DECK COMMERCIAL MODEL WALK MOWERS SERIES 1 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contai n very important emissions information and critical safety warni[...]