Snapper ECLP21 551HV important safety instructions Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	6-8
Pre-start Checklist	6
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades	6-7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	7
Handle Height Adjustment	7
Cutting Height Adjustment	7
Recycling Operation	8
Installation of Grass Catcher	8
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	9-10
Service - After First 5 Hours	9
Change Engine Oil	9
Check Transmission Grease	9
Check Wheel Drive Control	9
Check Mower Blade	10
Check Engine to Transmission Drive Belt	10
Service - Annually	10
Engine	10
Air Filter	10
Engine Oil	10
Storage Procedure	10
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	11-15
Mower Blade Replacement	11
Blade Sharpening	11
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment	12
Belt Service	13
TROUBLESHOOTING	14
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	15
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	15
DECAL IDENTIFICATION	16-18
WARRANTY	19

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Contents Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for Protection for Children Slope OperationPreparation Safe Handling of GasolineMaintenance and Storage OperationFrom Previous Do not refuel the machine indoorsTable of Contents Introduction Nomenclature FamiliarizationRead, Understand and Follow the Important Operating Instructions PRE-START Check ListStarting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade Recoil StartHandle Height Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentStarting & Operation 2.2.2. Propelling Mower StoppingInstallation of Grass Catcher Recycling OperationMaintenance Service After First 5 Hours Change Engine OILIntroduction Grease Level in TransmissionService Annually Storage ProcedureCheck Mower Blade Engine Air Filter Engine OilMower Blade Replacement 4.1.1. Standard Blade Wear Limit Repair & AdjustmentsBlade Sharpening Repair & Adjustments Belt Service Engine Drive Belt ReplacementUsing Recoil Starter Problem Probable CauseCorrective Action 100 Service Performed EachUSE HRS Season Decal Identification Forward Motion Chute Deflector Decal P/N AIR Filter Symbol Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyService Notes Cast Aluminum Deck Commercial Model Walk Mowers Series