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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
EUROPEAN
21” CAST ALUMINUM DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 3
SELF-PROPELLED
MODEL
ELP216753BDV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E L P 21 675 3 BDV
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
SELF-PROPELLED SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE POWER *
E – European Model P – Self Propelled 675 – 6.75 (Engine Power) B – Briggs & Stratton
L – Aluminum Deck 21 – 21” Cutting Width 3 - Series Designation DV – DOV™ Engine
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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 and
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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. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting make cer- running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. tain engine, blade and all moving parts have 4. DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. STOPPED. Disconnect and secure spark plug wire 5. DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside away from plug to prev
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! ! MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE (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 spark by grounding spark plug next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exit- ing engine. 11. Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices. 12. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacem
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9 Pre-start Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION WHEEL DRIVE HANDLEBAR CONTROL BLADE CONTROL ENGINE GROUND SPEED SPEED CONTROL CONTROL GRASS CATCHER ROPE DISCHARGE START DOOR HANDLE OIL FILL/CHECK SINGLE POINT HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTING HANDLE HANDLEBAR SUPPORT FUEL CAP MOWER DECK FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operators of the The nomenclature information above, Figure 1.1, shows SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS. Its purpose, the essential parts of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.5. Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower outside Make the following checks and perform the service where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure cap is required before each start-up. tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine Owners 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter Manual for specifications. and covers to make sure all are in place and securely 2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and tightened. engine
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER 3. Tighten the nuts on each lower handle bracket to 1. Move ground speed control to the desired speed maintain desired position. Torque nuts to 15 to 25 ft. position. See Figure 2.4. lbs. 2. Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. WARNING ! ! DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or IMPORTANT: Forward motion of machine must be service with engine and blade running. STOP engine stopped
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION 2.7 INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER Converting this mower to the recycling operation requires 1. Follow WARNING statement found on this page. no tools. First, STOP engine. Raise discharge door located 2. Lift discharge door located at the rear of machine. at rear of machine. Remove grass catcher. Insert recycling See Figure 2.8. plug fully into discharge opening. Allow discharge door to 3. Install grass catcher onto the rear of machine. cl
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 6. Fill engine with oil as specified in Engine Owner’s To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAP- Manual. Thereafter, change oil after each 25 hours of PER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAP- use. PER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular mower, 3.2.2. GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION always mention model and serial number. The transmission requires no lubrication or mainte- nance. I
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE - ANNUALLY WARNING Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance ! ! schedule. DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 3.3.1. Engine and blade. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire Service engine according to engine owner’s manual. and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compo- nents are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient 3.3.2. Air Filter time for all components to cool. Wear he
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Section 3 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING WARNING ! ! ! ! DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or excessive wear or damage. Refer to Section “MOWER service with engine and blade running. STOP engine BLADE REPLACEMENT” for proper blade inspection and blade. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire and service procedures. and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compo- nents are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all component
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.2 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT WARNING (Engine To Transmission Drive Belt) ! ! The wheel drive control requires periodic adjustment DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or to maintain proper engine to transmission drive belt service with engine and blade running. STOP engine tension. The adjustment is located on the right handle and blade. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire and requires no tools. See Figure 4.4. and secure away from spark plug. Eng
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING ! ! TILT MOWER UP ON ITS BACK DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or WHEELS! service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compo- nents 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. REMOVE
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine requires choking. 2. Choke engine. 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 1. Blade control should be held securely against After Running securely against handle. handle at all times during operation of mower. 2. Fuel tank empt
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE REF. EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH PERFORMED USE HRS HRS HRS HRS SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 10 X Initial Oil Change Page 11 X Periodic Oil Change Page 11 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual X** & Page 11 Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual X Engine Cooling Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Manual X** System Drive Belt Check for Wear and Page 11 & 14 X X X Tension Mower Blade Check for wear, Page 11-13 X
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DECAL IDENTIFICATION READ, UNDERSTAND AND DO NOT OPERATE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND WITHOUT ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER OR WARNINGS IN OPERATOR’S MANUAL, AND ON THE GUARD IN PLACE. MOWER, ENGINE AND ATTACHMENTS BEFORE OPERATING. ADVISES OPERATOR KEEP CHILDREN OF THE DANGER OF AND OTHERS OUT THE ROTATING BLADE. OF MOWING AREA. (1) WARNING INSTRUCTIONS. FAST SPEED FAST (RABBIT) (RABBIT) POSITION GROUND RD 3 TOP SPEED SPEED DECAL P/N 7075475 SLOW (TURTLE) ND 2 MEDIUM SPEED POSITION ST 1 SLOW SPEED (3) ENGINE
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DECAL IDENTIFICATION HEIGHT CONTROL DECAL P/N 7028484 EUROPEAN COMMUNITY DECAL P/N 7029776 (7) EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE: MAXIMUM LEVEL OF (5) HEIGHT CONTROL INSTRUCTION: SHOWS DIRECTION OF VIBRATION MEASURED AT THE OPERATOR’S HAND IS MOVEMENT OF HEIGHT ADJUST HANDLE TO SELECT A 2 23.4 M/SEC CHANGE IN HEIGHT IF CUT FROM HIGHEST CUTTING HEIGHT (CLOCKWISE) TO LOWEST CUTTING HEIGHT (COUNTERCLOCKWISE). NOTE THAT THERE IS A TOTAL OF ELEVEN HEIGHTS OF CUT. EUROPEAN NOISE CONTROL DECAL P/N 7100579 (8) GROUN
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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 ninety (90) days from purchase date for the original purchaser’s commercial, rental, or other non-residential use, SNAPPER, throu
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for EUROPEAN 21” CAST ALUMINUM DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 3 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 machine, engine and attachments. If you have any questions a
