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Snapper ESPV21, ESPV21S manual

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    Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN 21” ‘EASY LINE’ WALK BEHIND MOWERS MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION E S P V 21 S EUROPEAN MODEL OPTION DESIGNATION MODEL DESIGNATION CUTTING WIDTH SELF-PROPELLED VARIABLE SPEED E – European Model P – Self Propelled Model V – Variable Speed 21 – 21” Cutting Width S – ‘Easy Line?[...]

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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 w ith 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 [...]

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    4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE (Continued From Previous Page) 9. Mow er blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or w ear heavy leather glov es and use CAUTION w hen handling them. 10. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine. 11. Have machine ser[...]

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    5 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................... 2 - 4 TABLE OF CO NTENTS ...................................................................................................... 5 SECTION 1 - FAMI LIARIZATI ON......................................................................[...]

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    6 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 (MODEL ESPV21 SHOWN) 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER ‘EASY LINE’ 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 [...]

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    7 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, wheel drive control, and ground speed control to insure they w[...]

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    8 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER 1. Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting & Operation – Engine & Blade”. 2. Move ground speed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.5. 3. Squeeze wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. F[...]

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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. 2.5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1.[...]

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    10 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 INSTALLATION OF SIDE DISCHA[...]

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    11 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. WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or serv[...]

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    12 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 glov es w hen handlin[...]

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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 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. 4.2 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUS[...]

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    15 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. 4.3 GROUND SPEED CONTROL ADJU[...]

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    16 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. 4.4 BELT SERVICE On self-prop[...]

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    17 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. 4.5. REAR COVER REMOVAL &[...]

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    18 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. F ill fuel tank w ith fresh fuel. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs priming. 2. Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug w ire onto spark plug. Engine Stalls or Stops A fter Running 1. [...]

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    19 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 11 X Periodic Oil Change Page 11 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 Syste[...]

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    20 DECAL IDENTIFICATION (1) WARNING INSTRUCTIONS. (2) WARNING: Do Not operate without entire Grass Catcher or Guard in place. (3) PRIME (on engine): Use for initial engine starting. Read and follow engine operating and maintenance instructions. Push bulb to prime engine. (4) SPARK PLUG: Warns of potential electrical shock from spark plug w hile eng[...]

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    21 DECAL IDENTIFICATION (7) OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC): Arrow points to the OPC bail. When bail is rotated rearw ard, the engine may be started and w ill run as indicated by the engine with rotating arrow . With the engine running, the blade is rotating as indicated by the cut grass sy mbol. When the bail is released and rotates forw ard, the [...]

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    22 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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    23 NOTES[...]

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    24 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for EUROPEAN 21” ‘EASY LINE’ WALK BEHIND MOWERS 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. Read, Un[...]