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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
20” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 13
MODEL
R204513E
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
R 20 45 13 E
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
CUTTING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION
ENGINE HORSE POWER
R – Recycling Model 13 - Series Designation
20 – 20” Cutting Width E – Electric Start Model
45 – 4.5 HP (Engine Horse Power)
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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 6. Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall grass can 4. Keep all bolts, especially blade bolts, nuts and hide obstacles. screws properly tight. Check that all cotter pins 7. DO NOT mow near drop offs, ditches or are in proper position. embankments. Operator could lose footing or 5. Service engine and make adjustments only balance. when engine is stopped. Removed spark plug 8. DO NOT mow on wet grass Always be sure of wir
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4 DEALER SET-UP AND CHECKLIST..................................................... 5-6 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.............................................................. 8 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....................................... 9-12 Pre-start Checklist.........
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DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS for SNAPPER 20” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS This SNAPPER Walk Behind Mower uses a handle engine control bail system to kill the engine for the SAFETY of the operator. These mowers are designed for quick set-up. The checklist on Page 6 should be filled out by the dealer as the items are checked off and/or performed and the Consumer/Operator Product Registration card filled out and sent to the Customer Service department at SNAPPER when completed. CAUTION: Cut
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DEALER CHECKLIST for SNAPPER 20” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS The following must be achieved upon the purchase of the mower. It is very important that the Dealer performs and accomplishes the set-up and the operational tests as listed below. SET-UP (Details on Page 5 of this Instruction) _____ FOAM SHIPPING BLOCK removed from cutting blade. _____ UPPER HANDLE & LOWER HANDLE secured in place and hardware tightened securely. _____ SIDE CHUTE, RECYCLING COVER or GRASS BAG installed on
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NOTE: This page is left blank so dealer can remove page 5 for future reference regarding Warranty, proof of purchase, traceability for product recall or service, etc. 7
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION BLADE CONTROL SWITCH BOX ROPE START T-HANDLE BLADE CONTROL CABLE T-KNOB UPPER HANDLE FUEL FILLER CAP T-KNOB ENGINE LOWER BRACKET OIL FILL CAP & DIPSTICK RECYCLING COVER MOWER COVER DECK KNOBS 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 W
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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 specifications. and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck a
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION WARNING 2.2.2. ENGINE & BLADE (120 Volt Electric Start) To avoid electrical shock or injury, make sure power cord is away from cutting blade before attempting to start engine. WARNING The 120 volt electric start models are supplied with TURTLE a 10 foot three-wire power cord. The plug is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current. It must be properly grounded at ALL times RABBIT to avoid the possibility of e
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION WARNING 2.2.2. ENGINE & BLADE (120 Volt Electric Start) Before attempting any adjustments to the cutting height, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. DO NOT make 4. Stand in operator’s position. Move blade control any adjustments with engine or blade running. Be against handle and hold in place. See Figure 2.5. extremely careful when performing adjustments around
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Move ground speed control to slowest speed setting. WARNING 4. Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense, lower Before attempting any adjustments to the cutting height, each rear wheel latch one notch lower than the front STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the wheel latches to improve recycling performance. spark plug and secure wire away from plug. DO NOT make any adjustments with engine or blade running. Be 2.7 RECYCLING COV
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 5. Lower the mower down and place the piece of To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine wood under left rear wheel. Reach under mower SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local and remove drain plug and allow oil to drain out SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. completely in pan. Some oil may spill onto hands, For the correct part or information for a particular immediately wipe hands clean with cloth rags. mower, always
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance schedule. 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 preparations. Prepare
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING MAKE SURE THAT Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP BLADE HUB IS the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the SEATED BLADE BETWEEN spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Be HUB FLANGES extremely careful when performing adjustments around engine. Engine is extremely hot and can cause severe burns. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely FLANGE sharp and can cause
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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. Push primer three times. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 4. Spark plug faulty. 4. Replace with new spark plug. Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Using Electric Starter 2. Engine needs priming. 2. Push primer three
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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 9 X Initial Oil Change Page 9 X Periodic Oil Change Page 13 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual X** & Page 14. Clean or Replace Engine Manual. Air Cleaner X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. X Engine Cooling Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Manual X** System Check For Wear, Damage Page 15 Mower Blade 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
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PRIMARY MAINTENANCE An illustration of how dirt can damage your engine & how reasonable maintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best available engines and components in their products in order to provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper care is essential in prolonging engine life. Dirt is your engine’s enemy number 1! The engine on your Snapper product spends its entire life operating close to the ground at high speed creating a virtual storm of dust and d
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PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Knowing the dirt will quickly ruin an engine, manufacturers equip their engine with extremely efficient air cleaners to filter out the harmful dirt. The engine must gulp about 12,000 gallons of air for every gallon of fuel used. Because of its working environment, the air available to your Snapper engine is heavily saturated with airborne dirt particles. Damage caused by a poorly serviced air cleaner is not covered under the engine warranties. So, save yo
