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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
19” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 19
MODEL
R1962519B
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
R 19 625 19 B
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE
CUTTING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION
ENGINE POWER *
R – Recycling Model 625 – 6.25 (Engine Power *) B – Briggs & Stratton Engine
19 – 19” Cutting Width 19 – Series Designation
Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your Walk Behind, read this manual carefully an
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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) 1. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the 10. DO NOT leave the machine with the engine engine running. Allow the engine to cool before running. STOP BLADE and STOP ENGINE refueling. before leaving the operators position for any 2. DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. reason. 3. DO NOT store the machine or fuel container 11. Before cleaning, repairing or i
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 7. DO NOT change engine governor speed 10. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug settings or overspeed engine. next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite 8. Check grass bag assembly frequently for wear gas exiting engine. or deterioration to avoid thrown objects and 11. Have machine serviced by an authorized exposure to moving parts.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION..............................................................6 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................7-10 Pre-start Checklist ....................................................................................................
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION BLADE CONTROL PRIMER BULB ROPE START HANDLE KNOB RECOIL ROPE GUIDE KNOB OIL FILL CAP & DIPSTICK FUEL FILLER CAP MUFFLER AIR CLEANER CUTTING DECK RECYCLING COVER CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PRIMER BUSHINGS (SEE INSET) FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operators of The nomenclature information above, Figure
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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. Fill tank to required before each start-up. 1-1/2” below top of filler neck (to allow for fuel expansion). Make sure cap is tightened after fueling. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely Refer to Engine Owners Manual for fue
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STOPPING 2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as control. See Figure 2.4. follows: 1. Loosen the two nuts on the inside of each of the RELEASE BLADE lower handles as shown in Figure 2.5. CONTROL TO STOP 2. Move the handle up or down to the desired ENGINE & BLADE height. 3. Retighten all nuts securely after adjustment. LOOSEN NUTS TO ADJUST HANDL
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Set all wheels in the highest cutting position WARNING (Notch 4). DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 2. Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense, service with engine and blade running. STOP engine lower each rear wheel latch one notch lower than and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure the front wheel latches to improve recycling away from spark plug. Engine and components are performance. HOT. Avoid serious burns, allo
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Place discharge deflector over two bolts at top WARNING of discharge opening and secure to deck using the DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or two knobs removed in Step 1. Tighten knobs service with engine and blade running. STOP securely. engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and 4. Using hardware removed in Step 2, insert bolt secure away from spark plug. Engine and with head on inside of deck into bottom rear hole of compone
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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 SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local can 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 pre
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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
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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 securely 1. Blade control should be h
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SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH USE HRS HRS HRS HRS SEASON Check Oil Level Page 7 Engine Oil X Initial Oil Change Page 11 X Periodic Oil Change Page 12 X* Clean or Replace Engine Manual. Air Cleaner X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. X Mower Blade Check For Wear, Damage Page 11 & 13 X & Replacement Mower Deck Clean Debris Page 12 X Accumulation * Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load o
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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, SNA
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