Snapper NP2167519B Pre-Start Check List, Starting and Operation, Mower controls, A Operation

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Pre-Start Check List

Starting and Operation

Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up.

1.Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter, and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened.

2.Check the blade control (A, Figure 1), wheel drive control (B), and ground speed control (C) to insure they work freely.

A

C

B

Figure 1: Mower controls

3.Check the cutting height. Adjust to the desired height. Refer to the Section entitled ‘Cutting Height Adjustment’.

4.Check the engine oil (A, Figure 2) and add oil as needed to bring the level up to the full mark. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for oil specifications.

B

A

 

Figure 2: Oil and fuel fill

5.Add fuel to the tank after pushing the mower outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Fill the tank to 1-1/2 inches below the top of the filler neck (to allow for fuel expansion). Make sure the cap (B, Figure 2) is tightened after fueling. Refer to the Engine Owners Manual for fuel specifications.

6.Clean the exterior surfaces of the cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep the engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times.

Engine and Blade (Briggs Quantum and Intek Series Engines)

1.Move the engine speed control to the fast (‘Rabbit’) position.

2.Push the primer button (A, Figure 3) three times to start a cold engine.

NOTE: The primer should not be required to restart a warm engine.

NOTE: Briggs Quantum Series engines are equipped with a Ready StartTM feature, and thus do not feature a primer button.

A

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Figure 3: Engine primer

3.Pull the blade control (A, Figure 4) against the handle.

4.Start the mower:

Manual Start Models: Pull the rope start handle (B) to crank the engine.

Electric Start Models: Insert the key (C) into the ignition switch. Turn the key to crank the engine.

5.After the engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until the engine runs smooth before beginning mower operation.

NOTE: To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade control.

A

C

B

Figure 4: Starting the mower

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Contents NP2187519BV 21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIESSafety Instructions & Operators Manual for ModelsSnapper at P.O. Box 777, McDonough, Georgia PRODUCT REGISTRATIONDate of Purchase Retailer Retailers Phone Number Equipment EngineTroubleshooting Warranty Operator SafetyFeatures and Controls Operation MaintenancePreparation Important Operator Safety InstructionsProtection for Children Slope OperationOperation Important Operator Safety Instructions ContinuedMaintenance and Storage Safe Handling of Gasoline Continued From Previous PageFeatures and Controls Features and ControlsEngine and Blade Briggs Quantum and Intek Series Engines OperationPre-Start Check List Starting and OperationStopping Handle Height AdjustmentFigure 7 Adjusting the handle height Operation ContinuedRecycling Operation Cutting Height AdjustmentFigure 8 Adjusting cutting height Figure 9 Cutting height settings approximateFigure 12 Installing the grass bag adapter Installing the Discharge DeflectorInstalling the Grass Bag Adapter Figure 11 Installing the discharge deflectorFigure 13 Installing the adapter standoff Kawasaki engines only Installing the Grass Bag Adapter ContinuedInstalling the Recycling Plug Installing the Grass BagCheck Grease Level in Transmission MaintenanceMaintenance - Introduction Service - After First 5 HoursCheck Mower Blade Maintenance ContinuedService - Periodic Storage ProcedureBlade Sharpening Mower Blade ReplacementStandard Blade Wear Limit Ninja Blade Wear LimitFigure 23 Sharpening the mower blade Wheel Drive Control Adjustment Self-Propelled Models OnlyFigure 24 Wheel drive control adjustment Blade Sharpening ContinuedDriven Disc Adjustment Driven and Drive Disc ServiceCleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc Drive Spring Repair/ReplacementFigure 29 Proper driven disc adjustment Driven Disc Adjustment ContinuedDriven Disc Replacement Figure 28 Adjusting the driven discFigure 32 Replacing the driven disc Driven Disc Replacement ContinuedDriven Disc Bearing Replacement Figure 31 Removing the driven disc assemblyFigure 34 Engine drive belt routing Belt ServiceEngine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type Belts Replacing the Bearing On the Pulley End Of the Hex ShaftFigure 35 Removing the drive disc Engine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type Belts - ContinuedTransmission Poly-V Belt Replacement A B C D E F GBattery Storage Battery ServiceNew Battery Preparation Battery ServiceMaintenance/Replacement Parts Service SchedulePROBABLE CAUSE TroubleshootingCORRECTIVE ACTION DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYWarranties Page Page Page Snapper Products Product SpecificationsCommon Service Parts Part Number