Snapper GP216512RV, C216012RV, GP215512KWV Maintenance, Service - Annually

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3.3 SERVICE - ANNUALLY

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

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.

3.3 SERVICE - ANNUALLY

Perform all maintenance as described in the “Service Schedule” section of this manual.

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 the mower for “end of season” storage as follows:

1.Drain fuel from fuel tank and let engine run until all fuel is out of the carburetor.

2.Disconnect and remove the spark plug wire away from spark plug before any other preparations are made!

3.Tape all openings closed to prevent spraying water into exhaust or air intakes during washing.

4.Tilt mower up on its rear wheels and thoroughly clean the underside of the deck. Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down. Scrape away any accumulation of grass with a putty knife and or wire brush.

5.Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating of oil to prevent corrosion.

6.On self-propelled models disconnect transfer rod clip and remove ground speed control rod before folding handles.

7.Loosen handle knobs. Carefully fold the handles forward, “flexing” the control cables to prevent cable damage.

8.Store the mower in a shed or other dry area, protected from weather.

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Contents PUSH Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS COMMERCIAL MODEL SERIESPREPARATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPROTECTION FOR CHILDREN SLOPE OPERATIONOPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGETABLE OF CONTENTS 1.2 NOMENCLATURE Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATIONFIGURE 1.1 INTRODUCTION2.2STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS2.1PRE-STARTCHECK LIST 2.3 STOPPING 2.5CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2.6RECYCLING OPERATION - OPTIONAL ACCESSORY KAWASAKI ENGINES Section 3 - MAINTENANCE3.1INTRODUCTION ROBIN ENGINESSection 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE - ANNUALLY Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS Continued on next page FIGURE 4.2WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT4.3DRIVEN DISC SERVICE 4.3.1. Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc 4.3.4. Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring FIGURE 4.3.6. Replacement Of Bearing On Pulley End Of FIGURE CORRECTIVE ACTION TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSEMAINTENANCE PARTS SERVICE SCHEDULE3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE PRIMARY MAINTENANCE SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES 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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