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Snapper ER195517B manual

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    Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN 19” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 17 MODEL ER195517B MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION E R 19 55 17 B MODEL DESIGNATION BRIGGS & STRATTON CUTTING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE HORSE POWER E – European Model 17 - Series Designation R – Recycling Model 55 – 5.5 HP (Engine Horse Pow er) 1[...]

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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 FIGURE 1.1 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 INSTRU[...]

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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. 2.1.2. Check blade control to insure it works freely. See Figure 2.1. FIGURE 2.1 2.1.3. Ch[...]

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    7 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STOPPING Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade control. See Figure 2.4. FIGURE 2.4 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 ser[...]

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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. Wear heavy leather glov es w hen[...]

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    9 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. Wear heavy leather gloves when h[...]

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    10 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 WA[...]

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    11 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE - ANNUALLY Perform all maintenance as described in the “Service Schedule” section of this manual. 3.3.1. Engine Service engine according to engine owner’s manual. 3.3.2. Air Filter Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions. 3.3.3. Engine Oil Refer to engine owner’s manual for service in[...]

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    12 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 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 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 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 wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 4. Spark plug faulty. 4. Rep[...]

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    14 SERVICE 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 10 X Periodic Oil Change Page 11 X* Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual. X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. X Mow er Blade Check For Wear, Damage & Replacement Page 10 & 12 X [...]

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    15 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 w ithout entire Grass Catcher or Guard in place. (4) WARNING: Located on the right side of the Mower Deck. It advis es operator [...]

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    16 DECAL IDENTIFICATION (5) SPARK PLUG: Warns of potential electrical shock from plug while engine is running. (6) NOISE CONTROL: This unit is certified to be within the 96 Lwa sound power limit at the specified Engine RPM. (7) EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE: Maximum level of vibration measured at the operators hand is 23.4 m/sec2. (8) OPERATOR PRESENCE CONT[...]

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    17 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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    18 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE[...]

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    19 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE[...]

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    20 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE[...]

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    21 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE[...]

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    22 SERVICE NOTES ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _________________[...]

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    23 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN 19” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 17 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 warnings. Rea[...]