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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
21” ‘EASY LINE’
WALK BEHIND
MOWERS
MODELS
S211
SP211
SPV211
SPV211S
SPV211E
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
S P V 21 1 E
MODEL DESIGNATION OPTION DESIGNATION
SELF-PROPELLED SERIES DESIGNATION
VARIABLE SPEED CUTTING WIDTH
S - ‘Easy Line’ V - Variable Speed Model 21 - 21” Cutting Width S - Swivel Front Wheels
P - Self-Propelled Model 1 - Series 1 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 an
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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 cer- running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. tain 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 prev
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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 CAU- TION when handling them. 10. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exit- ing 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 genuine SNAPPER replacem
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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 IMPORTANT BLADE CONTROL 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 CAP OIL FILL CAP AND DIPSTICK ENGINE REAR HEIGHT PRIMER ADJUSTMENT LATCH RECYCLING COVER FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCHES FIGURE 1.1 (MODEL SPV211 SHOWN) 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2
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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 1. Push primer button three times to start a cold required before each start-up. engine. See Figure 2.3. NOTE: The primer should not 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter be required to restart a warm engine. and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.1.2. Check blade control, wheel drive control, and P
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2. Move swivel caster lock lever, located on left side of 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER handle assembly, to ‘LOCK’ position to lock clip down (Self Propelled Models Only) over caster stud. See Figure 2.8. 1. Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting & Operation 3. To release caster, simply move swivel caster lock – Engine & Blade”. lever back from locked position. See Figure 2.8. 2. Move ground speed control to the desired speed position. Se
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EACH NOTCH RAISES CUT 0.5” WARNING ! ! DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or LATCH POSITIONS service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and 4.2” secure away from spark plug. Engine and compo- nents are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow suffi- cient time for all components to cool. 1.2” CUTTING HEIGHT SETTINGS 2.6 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 2.11 1. Pull the height adjusting latch outward and move to desi
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ROUTE RECOIL ROPE WARNING ! ! AROUND PULLEY DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or TOP SLOT service with engine and blade running. STOP UNDER NUT engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compo- nents are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow suffi- cient time for all components to cool. 2.8 INSTALLATION OF SIDE DISCHARGE REAR SLOT DEFLECTOR OVER STUD; INSTALL LOCK STEP 1: Remove recycling cover. Refer to Sectio
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAP- 1. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from PER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAP- plug. PER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the 2. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to the blade correct part or information for a particular mower, cap screw. Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor always mention model and serial number. down
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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, pro- DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or tected 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 gloves when han
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS MAKE SURE THAT WARNING ! ! BLADE HUB IS SEATED BETWEEN DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or BLADE FLANGES service with engine and blade running. STOP engine HUB 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 FLANGE components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause s
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 3. Engage lever, and roll mower back and forth sever- ! WARNING ! al times to ensure clutch dogs are fully engaged. With DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or lever engaged, measure length of extended spring. service with engine and blade running. STOP engine Overall spring length should increase by 0.090 – and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure 0.110” (3/32 – 7/64”). See Figure 4.5a. away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS To adjust idler spring tension: ! WARNING ! Loosen outer nut on end of ground speed cable, and DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or run inner nut in toward cable (clockwise) or out from service with engine and blade running. STOP engine cable (counterclockwise) by 1/2 turn increments until and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure correct adjustments are attained. See Figure 4.6. Be away from spark plug. Engine and components are sure to tighten
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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 approx 1/16”
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.5.4. BATTERY TESTING ! WARNING ! Check the battery’s state of charge using a voltmeter. DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or Remember to hook the positive lead to the battery’s service with engine and blade running. STOP engine positive terminal, and the negative lead to the negative and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure terminal. Check reading against chart below. If volt- away from spark plug. Engine and components are age reads less tha
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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 fasten- ers securing rear cover to machine, and lift cover from machine. See Figure 4.11. Set comp
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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 plug wire disc
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Section 3 - OPERA SERVICE SCHEDULE TING INSTRUCTIONS 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 11 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 & Fins Engine Manual X** System Drive Belt Check for Wear and Page 11, 16 X X X Tension Mower Blade Check for
