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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
19” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 15
MODELS
R194515B
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
R 19 40 15
MODEL DESIGNATION SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER
R – Recycling Model 15 - Series Designation
19 – 19” Cutting Width 45 – 4.5 HP (Engine Horse Power)
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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..................................................................................................
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION BLADE CONTROL SLOW FAST (TURTLE) (RABBIT) RECOIL ROPE GUIDE KNOBS ROPE START HANDLE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL OIL FILL CAP & FUEL FILLER DIPSTICK CAP AIR CLEANER PRIMER MUFFLER CUTTING DECK RECYCLING COVER CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT BUSHINGS FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operators of The nomenclature
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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 Make the following checks and perform the service outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure required before each start-up. cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter Owners Manual for specifications. and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck a
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STOPPING LOOSEN NUTS TO Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade ADJUST HANDLE control. See Figure 2.6. HEIGHT RELEASE BLADE CONTROL TO STOP ENGINE & BLADE BLADE CONTROL FIGURE 2.6 WARNING FIGURE 2.7 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 seri
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Set all wheels in the highest cutting position (Notch WARNING 4). DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 2. Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense, lower service with engine and blade running. STOP engine each rear wheel latch one notch lower than the front and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure wheel latches to improve recycling performance. away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allo
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 4. Loosen with ratchet and short extension, but do To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine not remove oil drain plug. Loosen plug until you can SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local turn it with your fingers. SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. 5. Lower the mower down and place the piece of For the correct part or information for a particular wood under left rear wheel. Reach under mower mower, always mention model
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE - ANNUALLY Perform all maintenance as described in the “Service Schedule” section of this manual. 3.3.1. Engine Service engine according to engine owner’s manual. 3.3.2. Air Filter Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions. 3.3.3. Engine Oil Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions. 3.4 STORAGE PROCEDURE Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for directions regarding engine storage preparations
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING BLADE 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. 4.1 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT REMOVE B
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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 needs choking or priming. 2. Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for instruction. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 4. Spark plug faulty. 4. Replace with new spark plug. Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Blade control is released or is not being held 1. Blade control should be held secur
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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 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 Mower Blade Check For Wear, Damage Page 9 & 11 X & Replacement Clean Debris Page 10 Mower Deck X Acc
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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 ninety (90) days from purchase date for the original purchaser's commercial, rental, or other non-residential use, S
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 19” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 15 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 att
