Snapper CRP216019KWV important safety instructions Operating Instructions, Pre-Start Check List

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.1PRE-START CHECK LIST

Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up.

2.1.1.Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened.

2.1.2.Check blade control, wheel drive control, and engine speed control to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.

BLADE

CONTROL

WHEEL

DRIVE

CONTROL

ENGINE

SPEED

CONTROL

FIGURE 2.1

2.1.3.Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height. Refer to Section “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS –

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”.

2.1.4.Check engine oil and add as needed to bring level up to ‘full’ mark on dipstick. See Figure 2.2. (Kawasaki engine shown, fuel and oil fill locations may vary with engine.) Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for oil specifications.

2.1.5.Add fuel to tank. See Figure 2.2. Fuel mower outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine Owners Manual for fuel specifications.

OIL FILL/

DIPSTICK

FUEL

FILL

FIGURE 2.2

2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times.

2.2STARTING & OPERATION

2.2.1.ENGINE & BLADE

1.Make sure fuel valve on engine is open. See Figure 2.3.

FUEL

VALVE

CLOSE

OPEN

FIGURE 2.3

2.Move engine speed control past “Fast” detent to “Choke” position. See Figure 2.4 and

“FAMILIARIZATION”.

3.Pull blade control against handle.

4.Pull rope start handle to crank engine.

BLADE

CONTROL

ROPE

 

START

ENGINE SPEED

HANDLE

CONTROL

 

 

FIGURE 2.4

5.After engine starts, turn off choke, reduce engine speed, and allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.

NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control.

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Contents CRP216019KWV Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for21” STEEL DECK RECYCLING WALK MOWERS COMMERCIAL MODELS SERIES PROPELLED MODELSPREPARATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPROTECTION FOR CHILDREN SLOPE OPERATIONOPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGEMAINTENANCE AND STORAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.2 NOMENCLATURE Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATIONENGINE SPEED CONTROL 1.1 INTRODUCTION2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE 2.2.3. PROPELLING MOWER Continued Next Page 2.7 INSTALLATION OF SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION TO REMOVE RECYCLING COVERTHREAD SLEEVE REPLACEMENTROUTE RECOIL ROPE AROUND PULLEY SECURE ADAPTER TO DECK BOLT WITH1. Grasp bag connector and bag handle as shown. See Figure Section 3 - MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT Drain fuel tank before tipping mower Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 1. Grease on drive disc causing slippage 7. Reinstall driven disc spring to driven disc assembly SCREWS BEARINGREMOVE FOUR MACHINETo replace the bearing on the pulley end of the hex Remove the driven disc. Refer to Section CORRECTIVE ACTION TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSEMAINTENANCE PARTS SERVICE SCHEDULE2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM Page Page Page Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments. If you have any questions about your Snapper product, contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper, McDonough, GA. 30253. Phone
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