Snapper ELP21703BV important safety instructions Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS	5
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	6
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	7-9
Pre-start Checklist	7
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades	7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	8
Handle Height Adjustment	8
Cutting Height Adjustment	8
Recycling Operation	9
Installation of Grass Catcher	9
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	10-11
Service - After First 5 Hours	10-11
Change Engine Oil	10
Check Transmission Grease	10
Check Wheel Drive Control	10
Check Mower Blade	11
Check Engine to Transmission Drive Belt	11
Service - Annually	11
Engine	11
Air Filter	11
Engine Oil	11
Storage Procedure	11
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	12-14
Mower Blade Replacement	12-13
Blade Sharpening	12-13
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment	13
Belt Service	14
TROUBLESHOOTING	15
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	16
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	16
DECAL IDENTIFICATION	17-19
WARRANTY	20

IMPORTANT

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Contents Manual No -9786 I.R /12/04 Engine Options Series Designation Engine Horse PowerSlope Operation Protection for ChildrenPreparation Safe Handling of GasolineOperation Maintenance and StorageFrom Previous Do not refuel the machine indoorsImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Nomenclature FamiliarizationIntroduction PRE-START Check List Operating InstructionsStarting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade Primer Models Recoil StartCutting Height Adjustment Handle Height AdjustmentPropelling Mower StoppingRecycling Operation Installation of Grass CatcherService After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OIL MaintenanceGrease Level in Transmission Wheel Drive ControlStorage Procedure Service AnnuallyCheck Mower Blade Drive BeltMower Blade Replacement 4.1.1. Standard Blade Wear Limit Repair & AdjustmentsBlade Sharpening On NextDo not Sharpen Beyond Original Cutting Edge Blade Engine To Transmission Belt Replacement Belt ServiceCorrective Action Problem Probable CauseUsing Recoil Starter USE HRS Season Service Performed Each100 Decal Identification Fast Speed Rabbit Chute Deflector Decal P/N Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPage Page Page European Cast Aluminum Deck Walk Mowers Series