Snapper 2167519B, P2167519B, P217019BV, P217019BVE, P216019KWV Operating Instructions

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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. (Briggs 6.5hp 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

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 (Briggs Engine)

1.Move engine speed control to “Fast” (Rabbit) position. See Figure 2.4 and “FAMILIARIZATION”.

2.Push primer bulb three times to start a cold engine. See Figure 2.3. NOTE: Primer should not be required to restart a hot engine.

PRIMER 2.1PRE-START CHECK LIST

FIGURE 2.3

3.Pull blade control against handle.

4.Recoil Start: Pull rope start handle to crank engine. Electric Start: Turn ignition key to ‘Start’. (NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does not start, release the key and attempt starting again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds.)

BLADE

CONTROL

IGNITION

KEY

FUEL

FILL

ENGINE SPEED

ROPE STARTCONTROL HANDLE

FIGURE 2.4

5.After engine starts, reduce engine speed and

allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.

FIGURE 2.2NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control.

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Contents 2167519B P2167519B P217019BV P217019BVE P216019KWV Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES MODELSPREPARATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPROTECTION FOR CHILDREN SLOPE OPERATIONOPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGEMAINTENANCE AND STORAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS SPEED Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATIONBRIGGS ENGINE2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE Briggs Engine 2.3 STOPPING 2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT2.5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE Kawasaki Engine2.7 INSTALLATION of RECYCLING PLUG Optional Accessory on Some Models 2.6 INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG ADAPTERFIGURE 2.10a Attach grass bag hooks over middle handle cross bar See Figure 1. Set all wheels in the highest cutting position Notch Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.3. CHECK MOWER BLADE 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 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS To replace the bearing on the pulley end of the hex Remove the driven disc. Refer to Section Methods of Checking Battery Condition 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 21” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES
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