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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
21” CAST ALUMINUM DECK
WALK BEHIND MOWERS
COMMERCIAL MODEL
SERIES 1
MODELS
ECLP21601RV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E C L P 21 60 1 R 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 60 - 6.0 HP Engine
ENGINE OPTIONS 1 - Series Designation
R -Robi
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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 OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating 1. DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside parts. Keep clear of discharge area while engine is where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or running. pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace, 2. STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, walks, or clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow roads, and under any conditions where thrown engine to cool before storing
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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 WHEEL DRIVE SYMBOL CHOKE BLADE CONTROL CONTROL HANDLEBAR POSITION FAST (RABBIT) POSITION GROUND SPEED SLOW CONTROL (TURTLE) POSITION ENGINE SPEED CONTROL GROUND SPEED CONTROL ROPE ENGINE SPEED START CONTROL HANDLE DISCHARGE DOOR GRASS CATCHER FUEL CAP HANDLEBAR SUPPORT SINGLE POINT HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUST HANDLE OIL FILL/CHECK MOWER DECK
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service OIL FILL/CHECK 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. FUEL WARNING CAP FUEL DO NOT start or operate this machine without CAP 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 all COMPLETELY INTO components to cool. DISCHARGE OPENING 2.6
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine 3.2.2. GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local The transmission requires no lubrication or SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. maintenance. If transmission leaks or malfunctions, For the correct part or information for a particular return machine to an authorized Snapper dealer for mower, always mention model and serial number. repair. 3.2 SERV
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE - ANNUALLY WARNING Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 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 manual. away from spark plug. Engine and components are 3.3.2. Air Filter Refer to engine owner’s manual for service HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient ti
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING BLADE HUB 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 when BLADE handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
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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 HOLD WHEEL away from spark plug. Engine and components are DRIVE AGAINST HANDLE 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. 4.2 WHEEL
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING TILT MOWER UP ON ITS BACK WHEELS! 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. BELT REM
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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 Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 9 X Periodic Oil Change Page 10 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual X** & Page 10. Clean or Replace Engine Manual. Air Cleaner X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. X Drive Belt Check For Wear And Page 10, 13 X X X Tension Check For Wear, Damage Page 10-11 Mower Blade X
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DECAL IDENTIFICATION WARNING DECAL P/N 2-9825 (1) WARNING: Located on the top edge of the Discharge Door. It advises operator regarding Safety 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 serious injury. ENGINE SYMBOL CHUTE WARNING DECAL 2-9784 CHOKE ENGINE SPEED FAST (RABBIT) CONTROL POSITION DECAL P/N 2-8887
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DECAL IDENTIFICATION HEIGHT CONTROL DECAL P/N 2-8454 GROUND DRIVE DECAL P/N 2-9432 (8) HEIGHT CONTROL INSTRUCTION: Shows direction of movement of HEIGHT ADJUST HANDLE to select a change in height if cut from highest cutting height (clockwise) to the lowest height (counter- clockwise). Note that there is a total of eleven heights of cut. (12) GROUND DRIVE: Pull lever against handle to engage drive. Release lever to disengage drive. EUROPEAN NOISE C
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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. For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's commercial, rental, or other non-residential use, SNAP
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” CAST ALUMINUM DECK COMMERCIAL MODEL WALK MOWERS 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 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 mac
