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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
21” VARIABLE SPEED
REAR DISCHARGE
WALK BEHIND
MOWERS
Models
SPVH21675 (7800441)
NSPVH21675 (7800449)
NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
* Actual sustained engine power will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors. Please refer to ‘Engine Power Rating Information’ for
further details.
Manual No. 7102869 (Rev. ‘-’, 10/22/2008)
TP10009165
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Thank You for purchasing this quality-built Snapper mower. We’re pleased that you placed your confidence in the Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Snapper mower will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with the machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended only for finish cutting of established lawns and is not int
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Operator Safety Features and Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Warranty Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important Operator Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT OPERATOR 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 soun
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Operator Safety IMPORTANT OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) ! ! SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 7. Remove gas-powered equipment from the vehicle or 14. DO NOT discharge material against a wall or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, obstruction. Material may ricochet back towards the then refuel equipment using a portable container, rather operator. than a gasoline dispenser nozzle. 15. Slow down
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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. G E H F B I A D C Features and Controls A. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick F. Rope Start Handle B. Fuel Filler Cap G. Drive Handle C. Recycling Cover H. Drive Handle Lock Lever D. Height Adjustment Lever I. Rear Discharge Door E. Blade Control 4 www.snapper.com Features and Controls
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Operation Pre-Start Check List Starting and Operation Make the following checks and perform the service required Engine and Blade before each start-up. 1. Make sure the drive handle (A, Figure 3) is pulled fully 1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, and covers to back, and the drive handle lock lever (B) is pushed fully make sure all are in place and securely tightened. forward in the locked position. 2. Check the blade control (A, Figure 1) and drive handle 2 Pull the blade control (C) ag
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Starting and Operation (Continued) Handle Height Adjustment The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows: Propelling the Mower 1. Remove the handle knobs, washers and carriage bolts 1. Start the engine. Refer to the Section entitled “Starting from the lower handle (A, Figure 5). and Operation – Engine and Blade”. 2. Align the handle assembly with one of the three handle 2. Pull the drive handle lock lever (A, Figure 4) fully back height adjustment holes (B) in the mounting brackets.
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Operation 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. 1.50 in 4.00 in Cutting Height Adjustment Figure 7: Cutting height settings (approximate) 1. Pull the height adjusting lever (A, Figure 6) outward, and move to the desired cutting height. The highest cuttin
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Installing the Grass Bag WARNING ! ! 1. Raise the rear discharge door (A, Figure 11). DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service 2. Remove the recycling plug. Refer to the section entitled with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. “Removing the Recycling Plug”. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark 3. Holding the grass bag handle (B), install the grass bag plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious onto the back of the mower, making sure that the
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Maintenance Check Mower Blade Maintenance - Introduction 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure the end away To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPER from the plug. replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for 2. Tilt the mower up on its rear wheels for access to the parts and service assistance. For the correct part or blade cap screw (A, Figure 14). Do not tilt the mower information for a particular mower, always mention the with the spark plug or carburetor
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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. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. Wheel Drive Components 1. Remove the rear cover. Refer to the Section entitled “Rear C
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Maintenance 3. Remove the blade (B, Figure 16). WARNING ! ! DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service Make sure that with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. blade hub is seated Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark between flanges plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. A Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can C cau
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3. Push the drive lever fully forward, and measure the WARNING ! ! length of the extended spring. The overall spring length DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service should increase by 0.020 – 0.025”. with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. 4. To adjust spring extension: Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark a. Disengage the handle. plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious b. To increase (+) the extended spring length, rotate burns, allow su
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Maintenance Engine Drive Belt Replacement WARNING ! ! 1. Empty the fuel tank. DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service 2. Remove the blade (A, Figure 21). Refer to the Section with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. entitled “Blade Sharpening”. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark 3. Remove the hardware (B) securing the two-piece belt plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious cover beneath the deck. Remove the cover. burns, allow sufficient
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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. Rear Cover Removal and Installation To Remove the Rear Cover 1. Remove the three fasteners (A, Figure 23) securing the rear apron to the machine. 2. Remove the two fasteners (B) securing the rear cover to the machine.
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Maintenance Service Schedule ITEM SERVICE REF. EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH PERFORMED USE HRS HRS HRS HRS SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 5 X Initial Oil Change Page 9 X Periodic Oil Change Page 9 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 9, 13 X X X Tension Mower Blade Check for wear, Damage Page 9, 11 X
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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 Stalls or Stops 1. Blade control is released or is not being held 1. Blade control should be held securely against After Running securely against handle. handle at all times during operation
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Warranties 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
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