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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
26” STEEL DECK
HIGH WHEEL
WALK MOWER
SERIES 0
MODEL
HWPS26600RV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
HW P S 26 60 0 R V
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE TYPE
ENGINE HP SERIES DESIGNATION
HW - High Wheel Model 26 - 26” Cutting Deck 0 - Series Designation R - Robin Engine
P - Self-Propelled Machine 60 - 6 HP Engine V - Over Head Valve
S - Swivel Front Wheels
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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 ................................................................. 6-9 Pre-start Checklist....
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION BLADE CONTROL ENGINE SPEED CONTROL GROUND SPEED CONTROL WHEEL FUEL TANK DRIVE CONTROL AIR FILTER OIL FILTER SWIVEL WHEEL LOCK CONTROL REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER SWIVEL WHEEL LOCK DEFLECTOR MOWER DECK FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operators of the The nomenclature drawing above, Figure 1.1, sh
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST WARNING Familiarize yourself with all controls, instructions and DO NOT leave machine with engine running. warnings on this machine before attempting to operate it. DO NOT place your hands or feet near the blade Know how to stop the wheel drive, stop the blade and stop while the engine is running! the engine before starting the engine. Make the following DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or c
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION WHEEL GROUND SPEED 2.2.1. TO START ENGINE DRIVE CONTROL CONTROL (Continued From Previous Page) 3. Stabilize the machine by placing your left foot on the left rear wheel. Machine should be on flat surface where footing is secure. 4. Pull rope start handle to crank engine. Guide rope back into engine. DO NOT let it snap back. 5. After engine starts, move engine speed control away from the choke position to the “Fast” (Ra
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CUTTING HEIGHT REAR WARNING ADJUSTING LATCH DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or MOVE service with the engine or blade running. STOP OUTWARD MOVE DOWN OR blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from UP TO DESIRED spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. CUTTING HEIGHT Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool. 2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.7 RECYCLING OPERATION (OPTIONAL) WARNING Recycling operation requires an optional accessory. Cutting on slopes is dangerous. Exercise extreme Contact your local Snapper dealer for details. caution. Loss of footing can result in serious injury. Cut across slopes - never up and down. Practice on NOTE: For best recycling results, cut up to a maximum slopes with blade off. of 1/3 of grass blade length and recycle ONLY when grass is dry. 2.6 SWIV
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.2.2. SERVICE ENGINE To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine Service engine air cleaner. Refer to engine owner’s SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local manual for proper air filter specification. SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular 3.2.3. GREASE FRONT CASTER BUSHINGS mower, always mention model and serial number. Grease front caster bushing with three shots of
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.4 SERVICE - ANNUALLY WARNING Perform all maintenance as described in the DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or maintenance schedule. service with the engine or blade running. STOP 3.4.1. Engine blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from Service engine according to engine owner’s manual. spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. 3.4.2. Air Filter Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid Refer to engine owner’s manual for servic
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. REMOVE B
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WHEEL DRIVE WARNING CONTROL CABLE DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades THERE SHOULD BE SOME are ex
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 2. Remove transfer rod retaining clip. See Figure 4.6. WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or TRANSFER ROD service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool. 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT GROUND SPEED The driven disc pos
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DRIVEN DISC HUB PLATE DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool. 4.3.4. Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring MACHINE SCREW RUBBER RING If the rubber ring is badly chunked or
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.4. WHEEL DRIVE BELT SERVICE WARNING On this machine, the engine belt transmits power from DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or the engine to the drive disc. The drive disc powers the service with the engine or blade running. STOP poly-v belt, which engages the transmission that blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from powers the rear wheels. Should these belts become worn, they could cause slippage. The condition of the spark plug a
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 3. With engine off, engage blade control. The length WARNING of the spring should increase by 1/4" to 3/8" for DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or proper belt tension. service with the engine or blade running. STOP 4. To obtain proper tension, turn the thumb screw blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from located on the upper left handle until the spring spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. extension is 1/4" to 3/8". Engin
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool. WARNING DO NOT use machine if blade brake does not function properly. 4.6. BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT The
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty or fuel valve OFF. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Turn valve ON. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking. 2. Move choke control to “CHOKE” position. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 4. Engine speed control in STOP position. 4. Move control to choke or fast position. Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Choke control in the “CHOKE” position. 1. Move
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SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH USE HRS HRS HRS HRS SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Engine Manual X Initial Oil Change Page 10 X Periodic Oil Change Page 10 X* Oil Filter Replace with Oil Change Engine Manual X* Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual Air Pre-Cleaner X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual. X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. X Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Manual Engine Cooling X**
