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    Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN 21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS (TYPE ‘M’) SERIES 18 PROPELLED MODELS EMRP216518B MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION E M R P 21 65 18 B EUROPEAN MODEL ENGINE DESIGNATION MODEL DESIGNATION SERIES DESIGNATION RECYCLING MODEL ENGINE HORSE POWER * SELF-PROPELLED CUTTING WIDTH E – European Model P – [...]

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    2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This po w e rful cutting machine is capable of amputa ting hands and feet and can throw objec ts that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the foll owing SAFETY instructions could result in s erious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the ma chine must understand the[...]

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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 where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a [...]

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    4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE (Continued From Previous Page) 11. Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and ha ve the dealer install any new sa fet y devices. 12. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to assure that original standards are maintained.[...]

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    5 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY IN STRUCTIONS .............................................. 2 - 4 TABLE OF CO NTENTS ............................................................................. 5 SECTION 1 - FAMI LIARIZAT ION .............................................................. 6 SECTION 2 - OPERATIN G INSTRUCTION S ...............[...]

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    6 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has bee n prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWE RS. Its purpose, aside from re commending operating and routine service requirem ents, is to promote safety through the use of a ccepted operating practices. Read, Understand and Follow the “IMPORTANT SAFETY I[...]

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    7 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required be fore each start-up. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors , grass bag, adapte r and covers to make sure all are in p lace and securely tightened. 2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel drive control to insure they work freely. See Fig[...]

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    8 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. PROPELLI NG MOWE R 1. Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting & Operation”. 2. Move ground speed control to the desire d speed position. See Figure 2.5. 3. Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel m ower forward. Forward speed can be ad justed while the mower is mo[...]

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    9 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service w ith engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION (Optional[...]

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    10 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.8 INSTALLATION, COLLECTOR GRAS S BAG (Optional accessory on some models) STEP 1: Install the gras s bag adapter and secure to the side and top of the deck with the two nuts provided on the machine. Slot in front edge o f adapter m ust be under nut located on top of deck. See Figure 2.9. STEP 2: Install grass [...]

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    11 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service w ith engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 2.8 INSTALLATION of DISCHARGE DE[...]

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    12 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 seri al number. 3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL[...]

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    13 Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION (Continued from previous page ) NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive disc. See Figure 3.3. 3. Reinstall transmission plug. 4. Check grease level after each 25 hours of operation. FIGURE 3.3 WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service w ith engi[...]

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    14 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service w ith engine and blade runnin g. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. E ngine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns; allo w sufficien t time for all components to cool. Wear he avy leather gloves[...]

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    15 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service w ith engine and blade runnin g. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. E ngine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.1.2. BLADE SHARPENING 4. S[...]

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    16 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service w ith engine and blade runnin g. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. E ngine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3 DRIVEN AND DRIVE DISC SE[...]

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    17 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service w ith engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT [...]

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    18 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service w ith engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3.4. Replacing Rubber Driven[...]

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    19 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service w ith engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3.6. Replacement Of Bearing [...]

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    20 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service w ith engine and blade runnin g. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. E ngine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Rep[...]

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    19 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRE CTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Sta rt 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. F ill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking or priming. 2. Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Engine Stalls or Stops A[...]

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    20 SERVICE SCHEDULE 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 Clea n Sponge Element Engine Manual & Page 13. X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual. X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. X En[...]

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    21 DECAL IDENTIFICATION (1) WARNING INSTRUCTIONS. (2) WARNING: Do Not operate w i thout entire Grass Catcher or Guard in place. (3) PRIME (on engine): Use for initial engine starting. Read and follow engine operating and maintena nce instructions. Push bulb to prime engine. (4) SPARK PLUG: Warns of potential electrical shock from spark plug while e[...]

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    22 DECAL IDENTIFICATION (6) 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 engine with rotating arro w . With the engine running, the blade is rotating as indicated by the cut grass sy mbol. When the bail is released and rotates for w ard, the [...]

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    23 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date fo r the orig inal purchaser's residential, non-comme rcial use, SNAPPER , through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for ta xes where applicab le), any part o r parts found upon examination by the factory at McDo nough, Georgia, to be d efective in[...]

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    26 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN 21” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS (TYPE ‘M’) SERIES 18 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emiss ions requirements on the date manufactured. The labe ls on those engines contain very important emissions information and critica l saf[...]