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    Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 21" STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 19 MODELS 2167519B P2167519B P217019BV P217019BVE P216019KWV MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION SELF-PROPELLED CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE POWER * I P I 21 I 70 I 19 I BIVIEI ENGINE OPTION ENGINE DESIGNATION SERIES DESIGNATION P - Self Propelled Model 21 - 21" Cutting W[...]

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

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    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 wa[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE (Continued From Previous Page) 9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when 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 serviced [...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................... 2 - 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ..........................................................................[...]

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    Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION / ENGINE SPEED CONTROL ROPE / START HANDLE WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL GRASS BAG REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCH BLADE CONTROL / GRASS BAG ADAPTER GROUND SPEED CONTROL FUEL FILL FIGURE 1.1 OIL FILL BRIGGS ENGINE SPEED CONTROL FAST SLOW AND DIPSTICK KAWASAKI ENGINE SPEED CONTROL CHOKE FAST SLOW ENGINE PRIMER FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT [...]

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    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 engine speed control to insure they work[...]

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    Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.3 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE (Kawasaki Engine) 1. Make sure fuel valve on engine is open. See Figure 2.5. STOPPING Stop forward motion of mower by releasing the wheel drive control. Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade control. CLOSE FIGURE 2.5 2. Move engine speed control past[...]

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    Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The highest cutting position is Notch 7. The lowest cutting position is Notch 1. See Figures 2.8 & 2.9. STEP la (Kawasaki only): Attach Bag Adapter Standoff between rope guide pulley assembly and engine recoil. See Figure 2.10a. LATCH POSITION CUTTING HEIGHT SETTING[...]

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    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 wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. HOOK BAG HANDLE OVER LOWER HANDLES 2.[...]

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    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 wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. GRASP SLIDER. PULL Z- FOLD INTO SLIDE[...]

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    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 service wi[...]

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    Section 3- MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with 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. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or workin[...]

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    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 wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when han[...]

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    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 wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding whe[...]

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    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 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 DRIVEN AND DRIVE DISC SERVICE [...]

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    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 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 (Cont[...]

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    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 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 Disc[...]

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    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 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 On Pu[...]

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    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 wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replaceme[...]

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    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.5. BATTERY SERVICE 4.5.1. NEW BATTERY PREPARATION 1. Remove battery from carton. 2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non-concrete surface. 3. Remove battery cell caps. Fill cells as required with electrolyte (supplied with battery) to proper level. Filling battery with electrolyte will bring [...]

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    PROBLEM Engine Will Not Start Using Recoil Starter Engine Stalls or Stops After Running Engine Loses Power Excessive Vibration Mower Will Not Move Loss Of Traction (Self-Propelled Models) Cutting Grass Improperly Poor Grass Discharge Oil Leaking TROUBLESHOOTING PROBABLE CAUSE 1• Fuel tank empty• 2• Engine needs choking or priming. 3, 4. 1• [...]

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    SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM Engine Oil SERVICE PERFORMED REF. Check Oil Level Page 7 EACH 5 25 USE HRS HRS X 5O HRS 100 HRS Initial Oil Change Page 12 X Periodic Oil Change Page 13 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 Clean Shroud & F[...]

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    2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original 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 material or[...]

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    PRIMARY MAINTENANCE III illustration of engine & how Q It: can protect" v Snapper uses the best avail- ab!e engines and components in their products In; order to care Is easentfai In prolonging engine life. DI_ is your engine's enemy number 11 25[...]

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    PRIMARY MAINTENANCE men_ the air available to your S_ppar engine Is" heavily eatura_ wl_ air- quickly mln an engine, manufactumre equip their engines with extremely _clent air cleanere to As the dirt particles are stopped, reduces the amount of air available to the engine and causes an over-rich fuel mixture which re- sults !n the following ad[...]

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    PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Generelly_ wash foam-type filters in a dlshwashlng detergent and water solution. Rinse and wring dry, then saturate with oil and squeeze out excess, Failure to re-off this type fitter will ruin the Clean paper elements by tapping lightly. Blowing with air will rupture paper elements. Use a fiashUght to detect clogged or torn pap[...]

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    PRIMARY MAINTENANCE On 4_yle engines with an otl level plug, don't be fooled into thinking the engine has sufficient lubricating oll if you can see "some" brought up to the point top of the fill hole. On 2-cycle englnee, lubrication must be provided by an exact mixture of gasoline and 2-cycte air--led engine oiL A 2.cycle engine that[...]

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    SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase) Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Retailer Retailer's Phone Number It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage. Please mail your p[...]

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    Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 21" STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 19 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Unde[...]