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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
EUROPEAN
21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 19
MODELS
EP217019BV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E P 21 70 19 B V
EUROPEAN MODEL ENGINE DESIGNATION
SELF-PROPELLED SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER *
E – European Model 21 – 21” Cutting Width 70 – 7.0 HP (Engine Horse Power) B – Briggs & Stratton
P – Self Propelled Model 19 - Series Designation V – Overhead Valve
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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 instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 3. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine 11. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting make running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. certain engine, blade and all moving parts have 4. DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. STOPPED. Disconnect and secure spark plug wire 5. DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside away from plug to p
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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 by an authorized SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices. 12.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................... 2 - 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.......................................................................................6 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................... 7-10 Pre-start Checklist.........
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION WHEEL DRIVE BLADE ENGINE CONTROL CONTROL SPEED GROUND SPEED CONTROL CONTROL ENGINE FAST SPEED CONTROL SLOW ROPE START FUEL FILL HANDLE OIL FILL AND DIPSTICK GRASS BAG ENGINE PRIMER REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCH GRASS BAG ADAPTER FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCHES FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and Make the following checks and perform the service engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, required before each start-up. grass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION tightened. 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLAD
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER WARNING 1. Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting & Operation”. STOP engine and mower blade by releasing the 2. Move ground speed control to the desired speed blade control before adjusting cutting height or position. See Figure 2.6. handle height. 3. Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. 2.5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is 1
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG ADAPTER INSERT RECYCLING PLUG PLUG COMPLETELY AND SECURELY INTO ADAPTER. INSTALL GRASS BAG. 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 ADAPTER all components to cool. STEP 1: Install t
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING RECYCLING COVER 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. 2.9 INSTALLATION of DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR (Optional accessory on some models) Install discharge deflector if discharging is desired.
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION NOTE: Check specific model engine owner’s To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine manual for changing engine oil procedure and oil SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local specifications. SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION For the correct part or information for a particular 1. Remove transmission fill plug. Roll machine mower, always mention model and serial number. forward
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.4 STORAGE PROCEDURE WARNING Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for directions DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or regarding engine storage preparations. Prepare the service with engine and blade running. STOP engine mower for “end of season” storage as follows: and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are 1. Drain fuel from fuel tank and let engine run until HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow suf
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 2. Replace the blade if it is badly chipped, bent, WARNING noticeably out of balance or has cracks or notch in DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or either tip. See Figure 4.1 & 4.2. Replace with new service with engine and blade running. STOP engine blade. and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are WARNING HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for DO NOT use a cutting blade
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS CLUTCH CABLE WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or VINYL SPRING service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 1/16” TO 1/8” CLUTCH CABLE and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure CLEARANCE EYE away from spark plug. Engine and components are UPPER SPRING HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for SPRING HOOK all components to cool. LOWER SPRING 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 d
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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 USE If the mower does not propel itself properly, See NEEDLE Figure 4.6. Check for the following problems: NOSE PLIERS TO DRIVEN DI
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 1/8” MEASUREMENT TO service with engine and blade running. STOP engine OUTSIDE EDGE OF DRIVE DISC and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are DRIVE SLIDE DRIVEN HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for DISC DISC ASSEMBLY all components to cool. TOWARD OUTSIDE EDGE 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT (Continued From Previous Page
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.5. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Assembly WARNING IMPORTANT: The bearing on these machines is staked DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or into the thrust plate. The bearing will have to be driven out with a mallet and a large punch. A new bearing with service with engine and blade running. STOP engine four retaining screws will have to be purchased to and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure replace existing bearing. away from
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.4 BELT SERVICE WARNING On self-propelled mowers, the engine belt transmits DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or power from engine to drive disc. The drive disc powers the poly-v belt, which engages the service with engine and blade running. STOP engine transmission that powers the rear wheels. Should and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure these belts become worn, they could cause slippage, away from spark plug. Engine and compone
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS PULLEY POSITION WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine DRIVE DISC and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are SLOT IN END HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for OF DRIVE DISC all components to cool. BOLT BUSHING 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Stretch Type Belts) DECK BRACKET (Contin
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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 priming. 2. Prime engine. Check Engine Manual for Instructions. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Blade control is released or is not being held securely 1. Blade control should be held securely against After Running against handle. handle at all time