Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SGV13321KW Snapper
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Safety Instructions and Operator’s Manual for PRO SERIES WALK BEHIND MOWER SERIES 1 MODEL SGV13321KW MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION S GV 13 32 1 KW MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE MODEL TYPE SERIES DESIGNAT.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This pow erful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply w ith the follow ing SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons.
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION (Continued From Previous Page) 11. Protect yourself when mow ing and wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses, long pants, ear protection, hardhat and substantial footw ear with good traction. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in mov ing parts.
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE 1. Shut off fuel w hile storing or transporting. DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside w here fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such as in a w ater heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
5 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS .................................................................................. 2-4 TABLE OF CONTEN TS ..............................................................................................
6 SECTION 1 – FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the SNAPPER PRO SERIES WALK BEHIND MOWER. Its purpose, aside from recommending standard operating procedures and routine service requirements, is to promote SAFETY through the use of accepted operating practices.
7 SECTION 1 – FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.2 SECTION 2 – DECAL IDENTIFICATION BLADE CLUTCH SWITCH KEY SWITCH RIGHT HAND OPERA TOR’S PRESENCE CONTROL ( OPC ) RIGHT HAND TRACTIO N LEVER RIGHT HAND TRA.
8 IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 2 – DECAL IDENTIFICATION DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF THE MOWING AREA DANGER! ROTATING BLADES TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDI.
11 SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT allow operation of the machine by untrained personnel. IMPORTANT! BEFORE OPERATING: Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use them before operating the machine. Know beforehand how to STOP machine motion, mower blades and engine in preparation for possible emergencies.
12 SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS (continued) 3.1.4. KEY SWITCH The Key Switch provides or cuts power to the engine. See Figure 3.4. 1. To run engine, turn key to ‘RUN’. 2. To stop engine, turn key to ‘STOP’.
11 SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the services as required before each start-up: 1. If required, make cutting height adjustments. Refer to Section “CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”. 2.
12 SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 STARTING ENGINE - (Continued from previous page) 5. Move Engine Speed Control fully up to CHOKE position. See Figure 3.13. FIGURE 3.13 6. Turn Key Switch to RUN position. See Figure 3.14. FIGURE 3.14 7. Pull Recoil Starter Handle and Engine should start.
13 SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.4 MACHINE MOVEMENT - (Continued from previous page) NOTE: Releasing the Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) while Transmission is in GEAR and/or Blades are ON will ground the Ignition Circuit and cause the Engine to STOP , allowing the Machine to travel only a few feet before coming to a complete STOP.
14 SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.4 MACHINE MOVEMENT - (Continued from previous page) NOTE: Releasing the Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) while Transmission is in GEAR and/or Blades are ON will ground the Ignition Circuit and cause the Engine to STOP , allowing the Machine to travel only a few feet before coming to a complete STOP.
15 SECTION 4 – TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Engine .................... Key OFF. .............................................................................................. Turn Key to Run. does not ........
16 SECTION 4 – TROUBLESHOOTING 4.2 MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Blades DO ...................................... Deck Be lt slipping or broken. ....................................... Adjust or Replace Dec k Belt. NOT engage.
17 SECTION 5 – MAINTENANCE 5.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREA K-IN ....................................... Check all Grease Points and add if necessary. ......................................................... Check all Fasteners for proper tightness.
18 SECTION 6 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS 6.1 LOWER TRACTION ROD ADJUSTMENT If mower does not stop firmly when Traction Levers are squeezed, or if mower veers to one side when Traction Levers are squeezed, one or both lower traction rods should be adjusted as follows: 1.
19 SECTION 6 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS 6.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The operator handle can be adjusted for operator comfort as follows: 1. Loosen the two bolts on either side of handle assembly. See Figure 6.4. 2. Raise or lower handle to desired height.
20 SECTION 6 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Lock Traction Levers. Remov e key . Disconnect spark plug w ires from spark plugs and secure w ires aw ay from spark plugs.
21 SECTION 6 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Lock Traction Levers. Remove key . Disconnect spark plug w ires from spark plugs and secure w ires aw ay from spark plugs.
22 SECTION 6 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Lock Traction Levers. Remove key . Disconnect spark plug w ires from spark plugs and secure w ires aw ay from spark plugs.
23 SECTION 6 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRS 6.13 CUTTING BLADE SERVICE Check blades after each use for signs of excessive wear and damage. See Figure 6.16 for blade wear limits. FIGURE 6.16 1. Use the following number for ordering replacement Blades for the 32” Mowing Deck.
24 SECTION 7 – ELECTRICAL FIGURE 7.1 FIGURE 7.2 BLACK BLUE ELECTRIC CLUTCH YELLOW BLADE SWITCH ENGINE GREEN 15A FUSE GREEN IGNITION RED RED BLACK OPC L.H. YELLOW (SEE NOTE) RED TRAN SMISSION YELLOW BLACK WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR PISTOL GRIP HANDLE & ELECTRIC BLADE BRAKE CLUTCH TRAN S SWITCH (SEE NOTE) RED (16 GA) ENGINE YELLOW (16 GA) L.
25 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's 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.
26 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following informa tion on your Snapper purchase) Model Number ____________________________.
27 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE.
28 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE.
29 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE.
30 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE.
31 NOTES.
32 Safety Instructions and Operator’s Manual for PRO SERIES WALK BEHIND MOWER SERIES 1 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contai n very important emissions information and critical safety warnings.
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