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    Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 18 MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION P 21 70 18 B V E SELF-PROPELLED ENGINE OPTION CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE DESIGNATION ENGINE HORSE POWER * SERIES DESIGNATION R – Recycling Model P – Self Propelled Model 18 - Series Designation 21 – 21” Cutting Width 60 – 6.0 HP (En[...]

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

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    8 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2. 2. 1. EN GI NE & BLADE (Kawasaki Engine) 1. Make sure fuel valve on engine is open. See Figure 2.5. FIGURE 2.5 2. Move engine speed control past “Fast” detent to “C ho ke ” position. See Figure 2.4 and “FAMILIARIZATION”. 3. Pull blade control against handle. 4. Pul[...]

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    9 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The highest cutting position is Notch 6. The lowest cutting position is Notch 1. See Figures 2.8 & 2.9. FIGURE 2.9 2.6 INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG ADAPTER WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and [...]

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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. 2.8 INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG ([...]

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    11 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. FIGURE 2.16 2.11 INSTALLATION o[...]

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

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    13 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[...]

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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. Wear heavy leather gloves w h[...]

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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. Sharpen blade on a grindin[...]

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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. 4.3 DRIVEN AND DRIVE DISC SER[...]

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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. 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT[...]

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    18 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. 4.3.4. Replacing Rubber Drive[...]

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    19 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. 4.3.6. Replacement Of Bearing[...]

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    20 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. 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Repl[...]

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    21 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 bri[...]

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    22 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 choking or priming. 2. Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug w ire onto spark plug. 4. Kawasaki Engines Only[...]

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    23 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 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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    24 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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    25 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE[...]

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    26 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE[...]

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    27 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE[...]

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    28 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE[...]

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    29 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following informa tion on your Snapper purchase) Model Number _____________________________________________________________ Serial Number _____________________________________________________________ Date of Pu rchase ______________________[...]

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    30 NOTES ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _[...]

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    31 NOTES ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _[...]

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    32 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 18 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, Unders[...]