Snapper CP215520HV manual

Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. * Actual sustained engine power will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors. Please refer to ‘Engine Power Rating Information’ for further details. Manual No. 7102388[...]

Thank Y ou for pur chasing this quality-built Snapper product. We’re pleased that you placed your confidence in the Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Snapper product will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards a[...]

1 Operator Safety Features and Controls Operation Maintenance T roubleshooting Warranties T able of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important Operator Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Features and Control[...]

www .snapper .com 2 Operator Safety ! ! Important Operator 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 o[...]

3 Operator Safety ! ! Important Operator Safety Instructions (Continued) Safe Handling of Gasoline (Continued From Previous Page) 6. DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner . Always place the contain- ers on the ground away from the vehicle before filling. 7. Remove gas-powered equipment from t[...]

www .snapper .com 4 Features and Controls IMPORT ANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions. Features and Controls A. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick B. Fuel Filler Cap C. Grass Bag Adapter D. Rear Height Adjustment Latch (2) E[...]

5 Operation Pre-Start Check List Make the following checks and perform the ser vice required before each start-up. 1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter , and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2. Check the blade control (A, Figure 1) , wheel drive control (B) , and ground speed control (C) to insure they wor[...]

www .snapper .com 6 Operation Starting and Operation (Continued) 5. After the engine starts, turn off choke and allow a brief warm-up until the engine runs smooth before beginning mower operation. NOTE: T o stop the engine (and blade), release the blade control. Propelling the Mower 1. Start the engine. Refer to the Section entitled “Starting and[...]

7 Operation Cutting Height Adjustment 1. Pull the height adjusting latch (A, Figure 7) outward and move to the desired cutting height. 2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The highest cutting position is Notch 7 (Figure 8) . The lowest cutting position is Notch 1. Recycling Operation Note: For best recycling results, cut up to a maximum of[...]

www .snapper .com 8 Operation Installing the Discharge Deflector 1. Remove the recycling cover . Refer to the Section entitled “Recycling Operation”. 2. Install the deflector (A, Figure 10) to the deck in place of the recycling cover , making sure that: The front hole (B) on the outside front of the deflector fits over the stud where the front [...]

9 Operation Installing the Grass Bag Adapter (Continued) 4. Route the recoil rope around the outside of the rope guide pulley (A, Figure 12) . Note: The recoil rope may need to be slackened. Refer to the section entitled “Handle Assembly”. Installing the Recycling Plug 1. Install the recycling plug (A, Figure 13) if recycling is desired after t[...]

www .snapper .com 10 Operation W ARNING Grass Catcher bags used on SNAPPER products are made of woven fabric, and are subject to deterioration and wear during normal usage. Check condition of bag before each use. Immediately replace worn or damaged catcher bags with only bags recommended by SNAPPER. The grass catcher is optional equipment on some m[...]

11 Maintenance Maintenance - Introduction T o 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 the model and serial number . Ser vice - After First 5 Hours Change Engine Oil 1. Re[...]

www .snapper .com 12 Maintenance Check Mower Blade 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure the end away from the plug. 2. Tilt the mower up on its rear wheels for access to the blade cap screw (A, Figure 19) . Do not tilt the mower with the spark plug or carburetor down. Important: Drain the fuel tank before tipping the mower . DO NOT tip the [...]

13 Maintenance Mower Blade Replacement Standard Blade Wear Limit 1. Inspect the blade (Figure 20) frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage: (A) New blade (B) Wear limit (notch starts) (C) Dangerous condition! Do not use on the mower! Replace with a new blade. Ninja Blade Wear Limit 1. Inspect the blade (Figure 21) frequently for signs of ex[...]

www .snapper .com 14 Maintenance Blade Sharpening (Continued) 4. Sharpen the blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees (B, Figure 23) . DO NOT sharpen the blade beyond the original cutting edge (A) . 5. Check blade for balance. If necessary , correct balance by grinding heavy end of blade. 6. Reinstall blade (B, Figure 22) . Note th[...]

15 Maintenance Driven and Drive Disc Ser vice If the mower does not propel itself properly , check for the following problems: 1. Grease on the drive disc (A, Figure 25) causing slippage. 2. Broken or disconnected drive spring (B) . 3. Driven disc (C) is out of adjustment. 4. Driven disc rubber is worn - does not contact drive disc properly . 5. Wo[...]

www .snapper .com 16 Maintenance Driven Disc Adjustment (Continued) 2. Remove the driven disc spring (A, Figure 28) from the driven disc assembly (B) . Also remove the pin and washer (C) from the transfer rod (D) , and remove the end of the transfer rod from the hole in the driven disc assembly . 3. Slide the driven disc assembly over to 1/8” (A,[...]

17 Maintenance Driven Disc Ring Replacement (Continued) 2. Using needle nose pliers, unhook the drive spring (A, Figure 31) and slide the driven disc assembly off the hex shaft. 3. Remove the five machine screws (A, Figure 32) and plate (B) which secure the rubber ring (C) to the driven disc hub (D) . 4. Install a new rubber ring. 5. Reverse the ab[...]

www .snapper .com 18 Maintenance Replacing the Bearing On the Pulley End Of the Hex Shaft T o replace the bearing on the pulley end of the hex shaft, proceed as follows: 1. Hold the hex shaft with an adjustable wrench held next to the pulley . 2. Remove the 3/8” hex lock nut (B, Figure 34) , located on the outside of the right wheel bracket. 3. R[...]

19 Maintenance Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Stretch T ype Belts - Continued) IMPORT ANT : Drain the fuel tank before tipping the mower . DO NOT tip the machine with the carburetor or spark plug down. Oil from the crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If contamination does occur , the [...]

www .snapper .com 20 Maintenance ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF . EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 5 X Initial Oil Change Page 11 X Periodic Oil Change Page 12 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[...]

21 T roubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start Using Recoil Starter 1. Fuel tank empty . 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. 2. Engine needs choking. 2. Choke engine. Check Engine Manual for Instructions. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 4. Fuel shut-off in the ‘Off’ p[...]

www .snapper .com 22 Warranties 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original pur chaser’ 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,[...]

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www .snapper .com Snapper Products 535 Macon Street McDonough, GA 30253 1-800-935-2967 26 21” STEEL DECK W ALK MOWERS COMMERCIAL MODELS SERIES 20 Engine Power Rating Information: The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & T orque [...]