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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
20” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 12
MODELS
R205012
NR205012
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
PREFIX EXPLANATION
PREFIX BODY SUFFIX
R - Recycling Mower
N - California Model
BODY EXPLANATION
N R 20 50 12
20 - 20” Cutting Width 50 - 5.0 HP Engine
SERIES CUTTING
SUFFIX EXPLANATION
DESIGNATION WIDTH
12 - Series Designation
ENGINE SERIES
HP DESIGNATION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner of the mower must understand these instructions and, furthermore, must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate mower. Each person operating the mower must be of sound mind and body and must
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 3 FAMILIARIZATION.................................................................................... 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................... 5-6 Pre-start Checklist.........................................................................
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION BLADE UPPER CONTROL HANDLE MID-HANDLE BLADE CONTROL CABLE CLAMP ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL LOWER HANDLE (Bracket) ROPE START ENGINE HANDLE FOLDING HANDLE KNOBS MUFFLER MOWER DECK FUEL TANK DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOWER DECK ENGINE PRIMER RECYCLING COVER BUTTON (SEE ENGINE MANUAL) INTRODUCTION NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and Make the following checks and perform the service engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass, required before each start-up. oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter fins clear at all times. and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STOPPING 2. Reposition the rear axle by raising the rear Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade wheels off the ground, then pull in on one of the spring loaded bushings until it clears the bracket. control. Move to the desired height of cut position (four positions are provided) and release the bushing. WARNING Repeat the same procedure on opposite end of axle. NOTE: Position rear axle bushings in the same Stop engine and mower blade by
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3. Place shallow pan underneath the approximate To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine center of the oil drain plug. SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local 4. Loosen with ratchet and short extension, but do SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. not remove oil drain plug. Loosen plug until you can For the correct part or information for a particular turn it with your fingers. mower, always mention model and serial num
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING BLADE HUB Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP (ON ENGINE) the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Wear END VIEW heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp BLADE and can cause severe injury. 4.1 MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT 4.1.1. STANDARD BLADE WEAR LIMIT FLANGE 1. Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wea
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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 priming. 2. Push primer bulb three times. 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 against handle. handle at all times during operation of m
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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 8 X Initial Oil Change Page 8 X Periodic Oil Change Page 8 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual X** & Page 9. Clean or Replace Engine Manual. Air Cleaner X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. X Engine Cooling Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Manual X** & Page 9 System Mower Blade Check For Wear, Damage Page
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10 - 5 - 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY TRANSMISSION GEAR BOX and MOWER DECK - 10 YEARS For ten (10) years from purchase date for the original purchaser’s residential non-commercial* use, SNAPPER, through any Snapper dealer, will replace or repair free of charge, the mower deck or transmission gear box if found upon examination by the factory to be defective in material or workmanship or both. COMPONENTS PARTS - 5 YEARS For five (5) years from purchase date for original purchaser’s resident
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 20” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 12 Models: R205012 & NR205012 COPYRIGHT © 1996 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No. 3-5806 (I.R. 8/96) PRINTED IN U.S.A. 12
