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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
EUROPEAN
21” CAST ALUMINUM DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 3
Models
ELP21703BDV (7800255)
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. 7101608 (I.R. 8/30/2007)
TP 100-5281-IR-WB-N
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Thank You for purchasing 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 and risks associated with the machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended only for finish cutting of established lawns and is not
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Operator Safety Features and Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Warranties Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important Operator Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Decal Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 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 soun
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Operator Safety Important Operator Safety Instructions (Continued) ! ! Safe Handling of Gasoline Operation (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 6. DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck 13. DO NOT operate mower without the entire grass catch- or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place the contain- er, discharge guard, rear guard or other safety devices in ers on the ground away from the vehicle before filling. place and working. DO NOT point
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Decal Identification E A Mfg. No. XXXXXXX B WALK BEHIND LAWN MOWER S/N XXXXXXXXXX C XX dB F SIMPLICITY MFG - SNAPPER kg: XX MCDONOUGH, GA 30253 USA kW: X.XX D G XXXX max 2007 H I J (1) Serial Tag: A. Manufacturing (Part) Number F. Unit Mass B. Description/Model Number G. Kilowatts C. Serial Number H. Max RPM’s D. Manufacturer Information I. Year of Manufacture E. Sound Power J. European Certification A C B D (2) Warning Instructions: A. Read, understand and follow instructions and warnings
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Operator Safety Decal Identification (Continued) (3) Engine Speed Control: Indicates direction to increase engine RPM (rabbit), decrease engine RPM (turtle). (4) Speed Selector: Indicates ground speed selection: ‘3’ (Rabbit) indicates top speed; ‘2’, medium speed; ‘1’ (Turtle), slowest speed. (5) Operator Presence Control (OPC): (6) Clutch: Arrow points to the OPC bail. When bail is rotated rearward, Located on the plastic grip of the traction control lever. the engine may be started and will
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Features and Controls IMPORTANT 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. G J I L K F H B A E D C Features and Controls A. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick G. Blade Control B. Fuel Filler Cap H. Rope Start Handle C. Mower Deck I. Ground Speed Control D. Handle Bracket J. Drive Wheel Control E. Height-of-Cut Adjustment Handle K. Engine Speed Control F. Discharge Door L. Grass
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Operation Operation Pre-Start Check List Starting and Operation Make the following checks and perform the service required Engine and Blade before each start-up. 1. Move the engine speed control (C, Figure 3) past the 1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter, and fast (‘Rabbit’) detent to the ‘Choke’ position. covers to make sure all are in place and securely 2. Pull the blade control (A, Figure 3) against the handle. tightened. 3. Pull the rope start handle (B) to crank the engine. 2
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Operation (Continued) Starting and Operation (Continued) Handle Height Adjustment The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows: Propelling the Mower 1. Loosen the lower nuts (A, Figure 5) on each 1. Start the engine. Refer to the Section entitled “Starting lower handle. and Operation – Engine and Blade”. 2. Move the ground speed control (A, Figure 4) to the desired speed position. 3. Squeeze the wheel drive control (B) against the handle to engage the wheel drive and propel the mowe
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Operation Operation (Continued) Recycling Operation WARNING ! ! Converting this mower to the recycling operation requires no DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service tools. First, STOP the engine. Raise the discharge door (A, with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Figure 7) located at the rear of machine. Remove the grass Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark catcher (if installed). Insert the recycling plug (B) fully into plug. Engine and components
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Operation (Continued) WARNING WARNING ! ! ! ! DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service DO NOT operate mower without entire grass catcher, side with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. chute or recycling plug in place. Grass Catcher Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark components are subject to deterioration during normal plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious use. Inspect frequently and replace worn or damaged burns, allow sufficient time f
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Maintenance Maintenance 3. Place a shallow pan underneath the approximate center Maintenance - Introduction of the oil fill. To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPER 4. Remove the oil fill cap and allow the oil to drain out replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for completely into the pan. Some oil may spill; immediately parts and service assistance. For the correct part or wipe hands and engine clean with cloth rags. Dispose of information for a particular mower,
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Maintenance (Continued) Service - Periodic WARNING ! ! Perform all maintenance as described in the “Service DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service Schedule” section of this manual. with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark Engine plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious Service the engine according to the engine owner’s manual. burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gl
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Maintenance Maintenance (Continued) WARNING WARNING ! ! ! ! DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service wear or damage. Refer to the Section entitled “MOWER with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. BLADE REPLACEMENT” for proper blade inspection and Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark service procedures. plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all componen
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Maintenance (Continued) 1. Visually check the engine drive belt for cracking, fraying, WARNING ! ! severed or belt strands exposed. Replace the belt before operating the mower. DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service 2. Check for proper drive belt tension: with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. STOP the engine. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark Shift the ground speed control to 1st and engage plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious t
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Maintenance Maintenance (Continued) 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 working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. A B Belt Service The condition of the engine to tra
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Maintenance (Continued) Service Schedule ITEM SERVICE REF. EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH PERFORMED USE HRS HRS HRS HRS SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 7 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 Cooling Clean Shroud and Fins Engine Manual X** System Drive Belt Check for Wear and Pages 12, 15 X X X Tension Mower Blade Check for wear, Da
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start Using 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking. 2. Choke engine. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Engine Stalls or Stops After 1. Blade control is released or is not being held 1. Blade control should be held securely against handle Running securely against handle. at all times during operation of mower. 2. 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 workmanship or both. For ninety (90) days from purchase date for the original purchaser’s commercial, rental, or other non-residential use, SNAP- PER, thr
