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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
EUROPEAN
21” CAST ALUMINUM DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 3
SELF-PROPELLED
MODEL
ELP21703BV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E L P 21 70 3 BV
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
SELF-PROPELLED SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER *
E – European Model 70 – 7.0 HP (Engine Horse Power)
L – Aluminum Deck 3 - Series Designation
P – Self Propelled B – Briggs & Stratton
21 – 21” Cutting Width V -
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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. Use only gen
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION..............................................................6 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .........................................7-9 Pre-start Checklist................................................................................................7
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION WHEEL DRIVE HANDLEBAR CONTROL BLADE CONTROL ENGINE SPEED GROUND SPEED CONTROL CONTROL GRASS CATCHER ROPE START HANDLE DISCHARGE DOOR OIL FILL/CHECK SINGLE POINT HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTING HANDLE HANDLE BAR SUPPORT FUEL CAP PRIMER MOWER DECK FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operators of The nomenclature information above, Figure 1.1, the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS. Its shows the
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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 Owners Manual for specifications. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely 2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and tightened
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER 3. Tighten the nuts on each lower handle bracket to 1. Move ground speed control to the desired speed maintain desired position. Torque nuts to 15 to 25 ft. position. See Figure 2.4. lbs. 2. Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or IMPORTANT: Forward motion of machine must be stopped before changing position of the gro
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION 2.7 INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER Converting this mower to the recycling operation requires 1. Follow WARNING statement found on this page. 2. Lift discharge door located at the rear of no tools. First, STOP engine. Raise discharge door located at rear of machine. Remove grass catcher. Insert machine. See Figure 2.9. recycling plug fully into discharge opening. Allow 3. Install grass catcher onto the rear of machine. discharge
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 6. Fill engine with oil as specified in Engine To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine Owner’s Manual. Thereafter, change oil after each SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local 25 hours of use. SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular 3.2.2. GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION mower, always mention model and serial number. The transmission requires no lubrication or maintena
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE - ANNUALLY WARNING Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or schedule. service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire 3.3.1. Engine and secure away from spark plug. Engine and Service engine according to engine owner’s manual. components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear 3.3.2. A
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING WARNING DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or excessive wear or damage. Refer to Section service with engine and blade running. STOP engine “MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT” for proper blade and blade. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire inspection and service procedures. and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all com
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.2 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT WARNING (Engine To Transmission Drive Belt) DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or The wheel drive control requires periodic service with engine and blade running. STOP engine adjustment to maintain proper engine to transmission drive belt tension. The adjustment is and blade. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire located on the right handle and requires no tools. and secure away from spark plug. Engine and
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine TILT MOWER UP and blade. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire ON ITS BACK and secure away from spark plug. Engine and WHEELS! 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
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Engine Will Not Start 2. Engine requires priming. 2. Push primer button 3 times.. Using Recoil Starter 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 times during operation
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH USE HRS HRS HRS HRS SEASON Check Oil Level Page 10 Engine Oil X Initial Oil Change Page 11 X Periodic Oil Change Page 11 X* Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual Air Pre-Cleaner X** & Page 11 Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual X Drive Belt Check For Wear And Page 11 & 14 X X X Tension Mower Blade Check For Wear, Damage Page 11-13 X
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DECAL IDENTIFICATION KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. OBSERVE AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN OPERATOR’S MANUALS, AND ON THE MOWER, ENGINE AND ATTACHMENTS BEFORE OPERATING. (1) WARNING INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING (DECK) DECAL P/N 7-2921 (2) WARNING (DECK): Read and follow Starting and Safety Instructions in Owner’s Manual. Improper use of machine can result in seriou
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DECAL IDENTIFICATION FAST SPEED (RABBIT) rd 3 TOP SPEED EUROPEAN GROUND COMMUNITY SPEED nd DECAL DECAL 2 MEDIUM SPEED 29776 P/N 7-5475 st 1 SLOW SPEED SLOW SPEED (10) EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE: Maximum level of (TURTLE) vibration measured at the operators hand is 23.4 m/sec2. (7) GROUND SPEED: Shows direction of movement and the ability to select one of three ground speeds by moving the lever. The number 3 (Rabbit) indicates the top speed, number 2 indic
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DECAL IDENTIFICATION CHUTE DEFLECTOR DECAL P/N 4-6924 (13) WARNING: DO NOT operate without grass catcher, side chute or plug installed. WARNING DECAL P/N 1-3010 (14) WARNING: Located on the right side of the Mower Deck. It advises operator of the danger of the rotating blade. 19
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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, SNA
