Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ELP21703BDV Snapper
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. * Actual sustained engine power will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors.
Thank Y ou for pur chasing this quality-built Snapper product. We’re pleased that you placed your confidence in the Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Snapper product will provide many years of dependable service.
1 Operator Safety Features and Controls Operation Maintenance T roubleshooting Warranties T able of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important Operator Safety Instructions .
www .snapper .com 2 Operator Safety ! ! 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.
3 Operator Safety ! ! Important Operator Safety Instructions (Continued) Safe Handling of Gasoline (Continued From Previous Page) 6. DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner . Always place the contain- ers on the ground away from the vehicle before filling.
www .snapper .com 4 Operator Safety (2) Warning Instructions: A. Read, understand and follow instructions and warnings in the operator’ s manual, as well as on the mower , engine and attachments before operating. B. Indicates possible severe injury from rotating cutting blades.
5 Operator Safety (3) Engine Speed Control: Indicates direction to increase engine RPM (rabbit), decrease engine RPM (turtle). (4) Speed Selector: Indicates ground speed selection: ‘3’ (Rabbit) indicates top speed; ‘2’, medium speed; ‘1’ (T urtle), slowest speed.
www .snapper .com 6 Features and Controls IMPORT ANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions. Features and Controls A. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick B.
7 Operation Pre-Start Check List Make the following checks and perform the ser vice 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.
www .snapper .com 8 Operation Operation (Continued) Starting and Operation (Continued) Propelling the Mower 1. Start the engine. Refer to the Section entitled “Starting and Operation – Engine and Blade”. 2. Move the ground speed control (A, Figure 4) to the desired speed position.
9 Operation Operation (Continued) Cutting Height Adjustment 1. Pull the cutting height adjusting handle (A, Figure 6) outward and move to the desired cutting height. Recycling Operation Converting this mower to the recycling operation requires no tools.
www .snapper .com 10 Operation Operation (Continued) Installing the Grass Catcher 1. Follow the WARNING statement found on this page. 2. Lift the discharge door (A, Figure 8) located at the rear of the machine. 3. Install the grass catcher (B) onto the rear of the machine.
11 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance - Introduction T o 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 the model and serial number .
www .snapper .com 12 Maintenance Maintenance (Continued) Check Mower Blade 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure the end away from the plug. 2. Tilt the mower up on its rear wheels for access to the blade cap screws (A, Figure 10) . Do not tilt the mower with the spark plug or carburetor down.
13 Maintenance Maintenance (Continued) Mower Blade Replacement Standard Blade Wear Limit 1. Inspect the blade (Figure 11) frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage: (A) New blade (B) Wear limit (notch starts) (C) Dangerous condition! Do not use on the mower! Replace with a new blade.
www .snapper .com 14 Maintenance Maintenance (Continued) Blade Sharpening (Continued) 4. Sharpen the blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees (B, Figure 13) . DO NOT sharpen the blade beyond the original cutting edge (A) . 5. Check blade for balance.
15 Maintenance Maintenance (Continued) Belt Ser vice The condition of the engine to transmission belt should be checked after every 25 hours of mower operation. Engine T o T ransmission Belt Replacement 1. Follow the WARNING statement found on this page.
www .snapper .com 16 Maintenance Maintenance (Continued) 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 11 X .
17 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start Using Recoil Starter 1. Fuel tank empty . 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. 2. Engine needs choking. 2. Choke engine. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
www .snapper .com 18 Warranties 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original pur chaser’ s residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER d.
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www .snapper .com 20 Notes.
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www .snapper .com Snapper Products 535 Macon Street McDonough, GA 30253 1-800-935-2967 22 EUROPEAN 21” CAST ALUMINUM DECK W ALK MOWERS SERIES 3 Engine Power Rating Information: The gross power ratin.
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