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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
21” CAST ALUMINUM DECK
WALK BEHIND MOWERS
COMMERCIAL MODEL
SERIES 1
MODELS
ECLP21551HV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E C L P 21 55 1 H V
MODEL DESIGNATION E - European Model
SELF PROPELLED MODEL C - Commercial Model
CUTTING WIDTH L - Aluminum Deck
ENGINE HP P - Self-Propelled Model
SERIES DESIGNATION 21 - 21” Cutting Width
ENGINE TYPE 55 -5.5 HP Engine
ENGINE OPTIONS 1 - Series Designation
H -Honda
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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. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 3. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine 11. STOP engine and wait until the blade comes to running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. complete STOP before removing grass bag and/or 4. DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. clearing grass. 5. DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside 12. DO NOT operate mower without the entire grass
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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................................................................................................6
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ENGINE SPEED BLADE CONTROL CONTROL WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL GROUND SPEED CONTROL ENGINE SPEED CONTROL DISCHARGE ROPE DOOR START HANDLE FUEL CAP GRASS CATCHER SINGLE POINT HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUST HANDLE OIL FILL/CHECK MOWER DECK MULCHING/RECYCLING PLUG FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operators of The nomenc
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. OIL 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter FILL/CHECK and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. FUEL FUEL CAP WARNING CAP DO NOT start or operate this machine without installing the recycling plug or the entire grass catcher. 2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel drive control
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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. 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER 1. Move ground speed control to the desired speed LOOSEN NUTS position. See Figure 2.4. TO ADJUST 2. Move wheel drive
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or DO NOT attempt to operate mower without discharge service with engine and blade running. STOP engine chute, recycling plug or entire grass catcher in place. and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are INSERT PLUG HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for COMPLETELY INTO all components to cool. DISCHARGE OPENING 2.6
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.2.2. GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine The transmission requires no lubrication or SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local maintenance. If transmission leaks or malfunctions, SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. return machine to an authorized Snapper dealer for For the correct part or information for a particular repair. mower, always mention model and serial number. 3.2 SERVIC
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE - ANNUALLY WARNING Perform all maintenance as described in the DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or maintenance schedule. service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 3.3.1. Engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure Service engine according to engine owner’s away from spark plug. Engine and components are manual. HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for 3.3.2. Air Filter all components to cool. Wear heav
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS BLADE HUB WARNING NYLOC LOCK NUT (ON ENGINE) 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 BLADE when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injur
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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 GROUND away from spark plug. Engine and components are SPEED HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for CONTROL all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe 3 FAST WHEEL inju
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or TILT MOWER UP ON ITS BACK WHEELS! 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. BELT
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Fuel tank empty, or fuel valve closed. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Turn valve to Engine Will Not Start “ON”. 2. Engine needs choking. 2. Move choke control to “CHOKE” position. Using Recoil Starter 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Blade control is released or is not being held securely 1. Blade control should be held securely against After Running a
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH USE HRS HRS HRS HRS SEASON Check Oil Level Page 6 Engine Oil X Initial Oil Change Page 9 X Periodic Oil Change Page 10 X* Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual Air Pre-Cleaner X** & Page 10. Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual. X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. X Drive Belt Check For Wear And Page 10, 13 X X X Tension Mower Blade Check For Wear, Damage Page 10-11 X
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DECAL IDENTIFICATION KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. OBSERVE AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN OPERATOR’S MANUALS, AND ON THE MOWER, ENGINE AND ATTACHMENTS BEFORE OPERATING. (1) WARNING INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING (DECK) DECAL P/N 7-2921 (2) WARNING (DECK): Read and follow Starting and Safety Instructions in Owner’s Manual. Improper use of machine can result in seriou
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DECAL IDENTIFICATION FORWARD MOTION FAST SPEED (RABBIT) EUROPEAN GROUND COMMUNITY SPEED rd 3 TOP SPEED DECAL DECAL 29776 P/N 4-7158 nd 2 MEDIUM SPEED st 1 SLOW SPEED (TURTLE) (10) EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE: Maximum level of vibration measured at the operators hand is 23.4 m/sec2. (7) GROUND SPEED: Shows direction of movement and the ability to select one of three ground speeds by moving the lever. The number 3 (Rabbit) indicates the top speed, number 2 indic
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DECAL IDENTIFICATION CHUTE DEFLECTOR DECAL P/N 4-6924 (13) WARNING: DO NOT operate without grass catcher, side chute or plug installed. AIR FILTER SYMBOL P/N 2-9781 (14) AIR FILTER: Indicates location of engine air filter. To service the filter, read and follow the engine operating and maintenance instructions. WARNING DECAL P/N 1-3010 (15) WARNING: Located on the righ
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2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 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 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. For one (1) year from purchase date for the original purchaser's commercial, non-residential use, SNAPPER, through any aut
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