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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 12 & 14
MODELS
PUSH MODELS PROPELLED MODELS
215012 P216012
215014 EP216012
R215012 NP216012
N215012 RP215012
NR215012 RP216012
FR215012 RP215012T2
FR215014 FRP216012
NRP215012
NFRP216012
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
R P 21 50 12 T 2
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
SELF-PROPELLED ENGINE TYPE
CUTTING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION
ENGINE HORSE POWER
R – Recycling Model F – Flange Typ
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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 is where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or running. pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace, 2. STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, walks, or clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow roads, and under any conditions where thrown engine to cool before storing
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................2 & 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.............................................................. 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 6-8 Pre-start Checklist...............................................................................................6 S
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operators of The nomenclature drawing above, Figure 1.1, shows the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS. Its the essential parts of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND purpose, aside from recommending operating and MOWERS. It is recommended that all operators of routine service requirements, is to promote safet
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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, grass, required before each start-up. oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter fins clear at all times. and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER 2. Move upper mower handle up or down until the (Self Propelled Models Only) desired position is achieved. 1. Move ground speed control to the desired speed 3. Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to position. See Figure 2.4. maintain desired position. 2. Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting & Operation”. 3. Move wheel drive control against handle to WARNING engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. STOP
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure HOLE DESIGNATES TOP OF BAFFLE (ALWAYS KEEP away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOLE IN UP POSITION) HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all FRONT DECK components to cool. FRONT DECK BAFFLE (SHOWN BAFFLE IN HIGHEST POSITION) WING NUTS WING NUT 2.6 RECYCLING OPERA
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine 1. Remove transmission fill plug. Roll machine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local forward or backward while looking down into plug SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. hole. For the correct part or information for a particular 2. If liquid grease IS NOT visible on the input gear mower, always mention model and serial number. (the s
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION 3.2.4 CHECK ENGINE DRIVE BELT (Continued from previous page) 1. Visually check engine drive belt for cracking, fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. If worn or damaged, replace belt before operating mower. NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive disc. See Figure 3.3. 3.2.5 CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY-V BELT 3. Reinstall transmission plug. 1. Visually check poly-v belt for cracking, fraying, 4. Check
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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 & 4.1A. 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 all DO NOT use a cutting bla
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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 all SPRING HOOK components to cool. LOWER SPRING 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 de
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS USE WARNING NEEDLE DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or NOSE PLIERS TO service with engine and blade running. STOP engine INSTALL and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure DRIVE away from spark plug. Engine and components are SPRING HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3 DRIVEN DISC SERVICE If the mower does not propel itself properly, See Figure 4.6. Check for the following problems:
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING 1/8” MEASUREMENT TO OUTSIDE EDGE OF DRIVE DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or DISC service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure DRIVE SLIDE DRIVEN DISC away from spark plug. Engine and components are DISC ASSEMBLY HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for TOWARD OUTSIDE EDGE all components to cool. TRANSFER 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT ROD (Continued Fr
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.5. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Assembly WARNING If the driven disc bearing fails, remove the driven DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or disc assembly and replace bearing as follows: service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 1. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, free the clip from the transfer rod. Then remove the transfer rod and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure from the clip and the speed control rod. See Fi
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement WARNING 1. Empty the fuel tank. DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 2. Unhook the idler spring from the right rear wheel service with engine and blade running. STOP engine bracket. See Figures 4.16. and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are RIGHT REAR HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for WHEEL BRACKET all components to cool. IDLER
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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 IDLER HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all SPRING components to cool. RIGHT WHEEL BRACKET 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Continued from Previous Page) 5. Hold the slotted end of the drive disc bolt with a screwdriver
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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 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 a
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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 9 X Periodic Oil Change Page 10 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual X** & Page 10. Clean or Replace Engine Manual. Air Cleaner X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. X Engine Cooling Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Manual X** System Drive Belts Check For Wear And Page 16-17 X
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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
