Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 15 PUSH MODELS 216015 216515BV MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION 21 65 15 CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER 21 – 21” Cutting Width 60 – 6.0 HP (Engine Horse Power) BV ENGINE DESIGNATION SERIES DESIGNATION B – Briggs &Stratton V – Overhead Valve 15 - Series Designation 65 – 6.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge area while engine is running. 2. STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads, and under any conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard. 3. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 4. DO NOT operate mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 5.
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 ...............................................................................................
Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION 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.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel drive control to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1. 2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass, oil, etc.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Pull the height adjusting latch outward and move to desired cutting height. See Figure 2.5. 2.3 STOPPING Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade control. Stop forward motion of mower by releasing the wheel drive control. 2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows: 1. Loosen the lower nuts on each lower handle as shown in Figure 2.4.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. ATTACH BAG HOOKS OVER MIDDLE HANDLE CROSS BAR 2.
Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular mower, always mention model and serial number. RECOMMENDED BLADE RETAINING CAP SCREW TORQUE VALUE SHOULD BE 30 TO 40 FT. LBS. 3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.1.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 2. Replace the blade if it is badly chipped, bent, noticeably out of balance or has cracks or notch in either tip. See Figure 4.1 & 4.2. Replace with new blade. WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine Will Not Start Using Recoil Starter PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Fuel tank empty. 2. Engine needs choking or priming. CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. 2. Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Blade control is released or is not being held securely After Running against handle. 2. Choke control in the “CHOKE” position. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4.
SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED Engine Oil REF. EACH USE X 5 HRS 25 HRS Check Oil Level Page 6 Initial Oil Change Page 9 Periodic Oil Change Page 9 X* Clean Sponge Element X** 50 HRS 100 HRS X Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual & Page 9. Engine Manual. Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual.
3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 15 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments.