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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
21” ‘EASY LINE’
WALK BEHIND
MOWERS
MODELS
S21
SP21
SPV21
SPV21S
SPV21E
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
S P V 21 E
MODEL DESIGNATION OPTION DESIGNATION
SELF-PROPELLED CUTTING WIDTH
VARIABLE SPEED
S – ‘Easy Line’ V – Variable Speed Model 21 – 21” Cutting Width S – Swivel Front Wheels
P – Self Propelled Model E – Electric Start
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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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................... 2 - 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.......................................................................................6 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................... 7-10 Pre-start Checklist.........
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION BLADE CONTROL 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. GROUND SPEED CONTROL (NOT ALL MODELS) WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL (NOT ALL MODELS) ROPE START HANDLE FUEL FILLER OIL FILL CAP CAP AND DIPSTICK ENGINE PRIMER REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCH
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION Make the following checks and perform the service 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE required before each start-up. 1. Push primer button three times to start a cold 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter engine. See Figure 2.3. NOTE: The primer should and covers to make sure all are in place and not be required to restart a warm engine. securely tightened. 2.1.2. Check blade control, wheel drive co
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2. Move swivel caster lock lever, located on left 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER side of handle assembly, to ‘LOCK’ position to lock (Self Propelled Models Only) clip down over caster stud. See Figure 2.8. 1. Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting & 3. To release caster, simply move swivel caster Operation – Engine & Blade”. lock lever back from locked position. See Figure 2.8. 2. Move ground speed control to the desired speed
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING EACH NOTCH RAISES CUT 0.5” DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or LATCH service with engine and blade running. STOP POSITIONS engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and 4.2” components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 1.2” 2.5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Pull the height adjusting latch outward and CUTTING HEIGHT SETTINGS move to
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ROUTE RECOIL ROPE WARNING AROUND PULLEY DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine TOP SLOT and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure UNDER NUT away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 2.6 INSTALLATION OF SIDE DISCHARGE REAR SLOT DEFLECTOR OVER STUD; STEP 1: Remove recycling co
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 1. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine from plug. SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local 2. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to the SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. blade cap screw. Do not tilt mower with spark plug or For the correct part or information for a particular carburetor down. See Figure 3.2. mower, always menti
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 7. Carefully fold the handles, “flexing” the control WARNING cables to prevent cable damage. 8. Store the mower in a shed or other dry area, DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or protected from weather. 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
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS MAKE SURE THAT WARNING BLADE HUB IS DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or SEATED service with engine and blade running. STOP engine BETWEEN BLADE HUB FLANGES 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 FLANGE when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 3. Engage lever, and roll mower back and forth WARNING several times to ensure clutch dogs are fully DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or engaged. With lever engaged, measure length of service with engine and blade running. STOP extended spring. Overall spring length should engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and increase by 0.090 – 0.110” (3/32 – 7/64”). See secure away from spark plug. Engine and Figure 4.5a. components are HOT
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS To adjust idler spring tension: WARNING Loosen outer nut on end of ground speed cable, DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or and run inner nut in toward cable (clockwise) or out service with engine and blade running. STOP engine from cable (counterclockwise) by 1/2 turn and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure increments until correct adjustments are attained. away from spark plug. Engine and components are See Figure 4.6. Be sure t
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4. SINGLE SPEED MODELS WARNING a. Loosen (do not remove) engine mounting bolts DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or securing belt guides, and swing belt guides out away service with engine and blade running. STOP engine from engine pulley. See Figure 4.8. and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure b. Replace belt, noting belt routing in Figure 4.8. away from spark plug. Engine and components are c. Replace belt guides, allowing ap
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.5.4. BATTERY TESTING WARNING Check the battery’s state of charge using a DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or voltmeter. Remember to hook the positive lead to the battery’s positive terminal, and the negative lead service with engine and blade running. STOP to the negative terminal. Check reading against chart engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and below. If voltage reads less than 12.80 volts, charge secure away from spark plu
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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 HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.6. REAR COVER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. To remove rear cover, remove six threaded fasteners securing rear cover to machine, and lift cover from ma
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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. Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. (Electric Start Models) 2. Engine needs priming. 2. Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions. 3. Spark p
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SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH USE HRS HRS HRS HRS SEASON Check Oil Level Page 7 Engine Oil X Initial Oil Change Page 11 X Periodic Oil Change Page 11 X* Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual Air Pre-Cleaner X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual X Engine Cooling Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Manual X** System Drive Belt Check For Wear And Pages 11, 16 X X X Ten
