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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
19” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 17
MODEL
R195517B
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
R 19 55 17 B
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE
CUTTING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION
ENGINE HORSE POWER
R – Recycling Model 19 – 19” Cutting Width 55 – 5.5 HP (Engine Horse Power) 17 - Series Designation
B – Briggs & Stratton Engine
Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your Walk Behind, read this manual care
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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 OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating 1. DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside parts. Keep clear of discharge area while engine where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or is running. pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace, 2. STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow walks, or roads, and under any conditions engine to cool before storing machine in a
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.............................................................. 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 6-9 Pre-start Checklist..................................................................................................
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION BLADE CONTROL PRIMER BULB RECOIL ROPE GUIDE KNOB ROPE START HANDLE KNOB OIL FILL CAP & DIPSTICK FUEL FILLER CAP MUFFLER AIR CLEANER CUTTING DECK RECYCLING COVER PRIMER CUTTING HEIGHT (SEE INSET) ADJUSTMENT BUSHINGS FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION The nomenclature information above, Figure 1.1, shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER WALK This manual has
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.5. Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower Make the following checks and perform the service outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure required before each start-up. cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter Owners Manual for fuel specifications. and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting d
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STOPPING 2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as control. See Figure 2.4. follows: 1. Loosen the two nuts on the inside of each of the RELEASE BLADE lower handles as shown in Figure 2.5. CONTROL TO STOP 2. Move the handle up or down to the desired ENGINE & BLADE height. 3. Retighten all nuts securely after adjustment. LOOSEN NUTS TO ADJUST HANDLE
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Set all wheels in the highest cutting position WARNING (Notch 4). DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 2. Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense, service with engine and blade running. STOP engine lower each rear wheel latch one notch lower than and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure the front wheel latches to improve recycling away from spark plug. Engine and components are performance. HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Place discharge deflector over two bolts at top WARNING of discharge opening and secure to deck using the DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or two knobs removed in Step 1. Tighten knobs service with engine and blade running. STOP securely. engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and 4. Using hardware removed in Step 2, insert bolt secure away from spark plug. Engine and with head on inside of deck into bottom rear hole of component
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 4. Loosen with ratchet and short extension, but do To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine not remove oil drain plug. Loosen plug until you can SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local turn it with your fingers. SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. 5. Lower the mower down and place the piece of For the correct part or information for a particular wood under left rear wheel. Reach under mower mower, always mention model
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE - ANNUALLY Perform all maintenance as described in the “Service Schedule” section of this manual. 3.3.1. Engine Service engine according to engine owner’s manual. 3.3.2. Air Filter Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions. 3.3.3. Engine Oil Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions. 3.4 STORAGE PROCEDURE Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for directions regarding engine storage pre
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING BLADE 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 working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. 4.1 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 4.1.1. S
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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 choking or priming. 2. Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for instruction. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 4. Spark plug faulty. 4. Replace with new spark plug. Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Blade control is released or is not being held 1. Blade control should be held secur
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SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH USE HRS HRS HRS HRS SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 10 X Periodic Oil Change Page 11 X* Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual. X** Replace Engine Manual. Spark Plug X Mower Blade Check For Wear, Damage Page 10 & 12 X & Replacement Mower Deck Clean Debris Page 11 X Accumulation * Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load o
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3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) 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 workmanship or both. For ninety (90) days from purchase date for the original purchaser's commercial, rental, or other non-residential use, S
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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_____
