Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product S211, SP211, SPV211, SPV211S, SPV211E Snapper
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your machine, read this manual carefully and p ay p articular attention to the "IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on Pages 2 - 4. Remember that all power equip- ment can be dangerous if used improperly .
2 ! ! IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amput ating hands and feet and can throw object s 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.
3 ! ! IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE (Continued From Previous Page) 3. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running.
4 ! ! IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND ST ORAGE (Continued From Previous Page) 9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use CAU- TION when handling them. 10. DO NOT test for sp ark by grounding sp ark plug next to sp ark plug hole; sp ark plug could ignite gas exit- ing engine.
5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 4 T ABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 SECTION 1 - F AMILIARIZA TION .
6 Section 1 - F AMILIARIZA TION IMPORT ANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model.
7 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-ST ART 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.
8 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 ST ARTING & OPERA TION 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER (Self Propelled Models Only) 1. S t art engine. Refer to Section “S tarting & Operation – Engine & Blade”. 2. Move ground speed control to the desired speed position.
9 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Pull the height adjusting latch outward and move to desired cutting height. See Figure 2.10. 2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The high- est cutting position is Notch 7.
10 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.8 INST ALLA TION OF SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR STEP 1: Remove recycling cover . Refer to Section “Recycling Operation”.
11 3.1 INTRODUCTION T o retain the quality of the mower , use genuine SNAP- PER replacement part s only . Contact a local SNAP- PER dealer for part s and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a p articular mower , always mention model and serial number .
12 Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.4. Wheel Drive Component s 1. Remove rear cover . Refer to Section “Rear Cover Removal & Installation”. 2. Clean debris buildup on or around transmission, axles, idler , pulleys, belt, etc., as well as on underside of cover .
13 Section 4 - REP AIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees. DO NOT sharpen blade beyond original cutting edge. See Figure 4.3. 5. Check blade for balance. If necessary , correct bal- ance by grinding heavy end of blade.
14 3. Engage lever , and roll mower back and forth sever- al times to ensure clutch dogs are fully engaged. With lever engaged, measure length of extended spring. Overall spring length should increase by 0.090 – 0.1 10” (3/32 – 7/64”). See Figure 4.
15 4.3 GROUND SPEED CONTROL ADJUSTMENT 4.3.1. IDLER SPRING TENSION ADJUSTMENT Correct idler spring tension assures that mower will achieve fastest attainable speed when ground speed control lover is placed in ‘F AST’ position. 1. Remove rear cover from mower .
16 4.4 BEL T SERVICE On self-propelled mowers, the engine belt transmits power from the engine to the transmission that powers the rear wheels. Should the belt become worn, it could cause slippage, which would imp air mower perform- ance. The condition of the engine belt should be checked after every 25 hours of mower operation.
17 4.5. BA TTER Y SERVICE 4.5.1. NEW BA TTERY PREP ARA TION 1. Remove battery from carton. 2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non-concrete surface. 3. T est battery . Refer to Section “Battery T esting”. If battery needs charging, charge battery .
18 4.6. REAR COVER REMOV AL & INST ALLA TION 1. T o remove rear cover , remove six threaded fasten- ers securing rear cover to machine, and lift cover from machine. See Figure 4.1 1. Set components aside. 2. T o install rear cover , place cover onto rear of mower , aligning holes in cover with holes in mower .
19 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not St art Using Recoil St arter 1. Fuel tank empty . 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. 2. Engine needs priming. 2. Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions. 3. S p ark plug wire disconnected.
20 Section 3 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS SER VICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF . EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 7 X Initial Oil Change Page 1 1 X.
21 2 YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser ’s residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER , through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of .
22 PRIMAR Y MAINTENANCE.
23 PRIMAR Y MAINTENANCE.
24 PRIMAR Y MAINTENANCE.
25 PRIMAR Y MAINTENANCE.
26 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRA TION FORM IMPOR T ANT : KEEP THIS INFORMA TION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following information on your Snapper pur chase) Model Number________________________.
27 NOTES.
28 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for IMPORT ANT Snapper product s are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirement s on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines cont ain very import ant emissions information and critical safety warnings.
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