Snapper P216012E important safety instructions Introduction, Nomenclature

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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION

WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL SYMBOLS

BLADE CONTROL

“FAST”

GROUND SPEED CONTROL

 

ELECTRIC START SWITCH

ENGINE

“SLOW”

 

SPEED

 

CONTROL

 

UPPER

 

HANDLE

 

KNOB

ROPE START HANDLE

 

MID

GRASS BAG CONNECTOR

 

HANDLE

 

GRASS

PRIMER

BAG

BULB

 

OIL FILL CAP

KNOB

AND DIPSTICK

 

LOWER

FUEL

HANDLE

FILLER CAP

REAR HEIGHT

MOWER

DECK

ADJUSTMENT LATCH

 

 

FRONT HEIGHT

 

ADJUSTMENT LATCH

 

CATCHER MODEL

ENGINE AIR

SHOWN (ROPE START

MOUNTED ON LEFT SIDE

BREATHER COVER

OF HANDLE)

 

RECYCLING

 

DECK COVER

 

 

BAG ADAPTOR

RECYCLING DECK DETAIL

SIDE DISCHARGE DETAIL

 

FIGURE 1.1

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS. Its purpose, aside from recommending operating and routine service requirements, is to promote safety through the use of accepted operating practices.

Read, Understand and Follow the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on Pages 2 & 3 of this manual and all safety messages on the mower and attachments before operating the mower.

1.2 NOMENCLATURE

The nomenclature drawing above, Figure 1.1, shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS. It is recommended that all operators of the mower become thoroughly familiar with the controls, parts and operation of the mower before operating. Specific details involving the engine are found in the separate engine owner’s manual. Study these manuals before operating and keep both handy for future reference.

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Contents Steel Deck Walk Mowers Series 12 Electric Start Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionPrimer Models Electric Start PRE-START Check ListStarting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade Stopping Handle Height AdjustmentStop engine and blade by releasing the blade Control. Stop forward motion by releasing the wheelAdjusting Front Deck Baffle Cutting Height AdjustmentModels with an F prefix in model number Example FRP216012Position BAG Between Handles On Next MaintenanceStorage Procedure Service AnnuallyCheck Mower Blade Check Engine Drive Belt1A. Ninja Blade Wear Limit Blade SharpeningComponents to cool Wheel Drive Control AdjustmentHOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc Driven Disc ServiceDrive Spring Repair/Replacement Driven Disc AdjustmentReplacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring Remove snap ring. See Figure Engine Drive Belt Replacement 1. Empty the fuel tank Belt ServiceRepair & Adjustments NEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Battery ServiceBattery Storage Battery TestingBattery Condition Chart Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingUSE HRS Season Service Performed EachMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Steel Deck Walk Mowers Electric Start Series