Snapper ELP216752BV 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	8
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	11-12
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment	12
Belt Service	13
Battery Service	14-15
TROUBLESHOOTING	16
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	17
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	17
DECAL IDENTIFICATION	18-20
WARRANTY	21

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Contents European 21 Cast Aluminum Deck Walk Mowers Series Model Number ExplanationSlope Operation Protection for ChildrenPreparation Maintenance and Storage OperationTable of Contents Introduction FamiliarizationNomenclature Operating Instructions PRE-START Check ListStarting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade Primer Models Recoil StartHandle Height Adjustment Engine & BladeChoke Models Recoil Start Propelling MowerInstallation of Grass Catcher Cutting Height AdjustmentRecycling Operation Maintenance Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OILGrease Level in Transmission Wheel Drive ControlService Annually Storage ProcedureCheck Mower Blade Check Engine to Transmission Drive BeltRepair & Adjustments Mower Blade Replacement 4.1.1. Standard Blade Wear LimitBlade Sharpening On NextDo not Sharpen Beyond Original Cutting Edge Blade Belt Service Engine To Transmission Belt ReplacementAdjustments & Repair Battery Battery RemovalBattery Installation Battery ServiceNEW Battery Preparation Battery TestingState of Charge Digital Voltmeter Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Using Recoil StarterStart Using Engine Will NotService Performed Each Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual100 USE HRS SeasonDecal Identification Forward Motion Chute Deflector Decal P/N AIR Filter Symbol Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyEuropean Cast Aluminum Deck Walk Mowers Series