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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
EUROPEAN
21” CAST ALUMINUM DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 2
SELF-PROPELLED
MODEL
ELP21702BV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E L P 21 70 2 BV
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
SELF-PROPELLED SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER
E – European Model 70 – 7.0 HP (Engine Horse Power)
L – Aluminum Deck 2 - Series Designation
P – Self Propelled B – Briggs & Stratton
21 – 21” Cutting Width V - O
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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 (Continued From Previous Page) OPERATION 3. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine (Continued From Previous Column) running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. 11. STOP engine and wait until the blade comes to 4. DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. complete STOP before removing grass bag and/or 5. DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside clearing grass. where there is an open flame, spark or pilot
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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...............................................................................................6
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION HANDLEBAR BLADE CONTROL GROUND SPEED CONTROL WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ENGINE SPEED GRASS CONTROL CATCHER DISCHARGE DOOR ROPE START HANDLE OIL FILL/CHECK SINGLE POINT HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTING HANDLE HANDLE BAR SUPPORT FUEL CAP PRIMER MOWER DECK FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operators of The nomenclature information above, Figure 1.1, the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS. Its shows the
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.5. The battery should be removed from its carton Make the following checks and perform the service and filled with electrolyte. Refer to Section required before each start-up. “BATTERY SERVICE” for battery preparation. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter 2.1.6. Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower and covers to make sure all are in place and securely outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure tig
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2. Move wheel drive control against handle to 2.2.2. ENGINE & BLADE engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. (Primer Models) (Electric Start) When the ignition key is turned to “START”, the engine IMPORTANT: Forward motion of machine must be will not crank over and will not start unless the blade stopped before changing position of the ground speed control is engaged! control. See Figure 2.5. 1. Move engine speed c
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or LIFT DISCHARGE DOOR service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Remove key. 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. 2.5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Pull the cutting height adjusting handle outward and move to desired cutting height
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 5. Lower the mower down and place the piece of To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine wood under left rear wheel. Reach back under SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local mower and remove drain plug and allow oil to drain SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. out completely in pan. Some oil may spill onto drive For the correct part or information for a particular belt and hands, immediately wipe hands clean with mower,
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 SERVICE - ANNUALLY WARNING Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or schedule. service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire 3.3.1. Engine and secure away from spark plug. Engine and Service engine according to engine owner’s manual. components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow 3.3.2. Air Filter sufficient time for all components to co
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of service with engine and blade running. STOP engine excessive wear or damage. Refer to Section and blade. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire “MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT” for proper blade and secure away from spark plug. Engine and inspection and service procedures. components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all comp
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.2 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT WARNING (Engine To Transmission Drive Belt) DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or The wheel drive control requires periodic adjustment service with engine and blade running. STOP engine to maintain proper engine to transmission drive belt tension. The adjustment is located on the right and blade. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire handle and requires no tools. See Figure 4.4. and secure away from spark pl
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine TILT MOWER and blade. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire UP ON ITS and secure away from spark plug. Engine and BACK WHEELS! 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
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the service with the engine and blade running. STOP proper position. DO NOT attempt to charge battery engine and blade. Remove key. Disconnect spark while installed on the machine. DO NOT use plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine “BOOST” chargers on the battery. and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time f
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING WARNING The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive gas. DO NOT attempt to charge battery while installed on the Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when machine. DO NOT use “BOOST” chargers on the charging battery or when handling electrolyte or battery. DO NOT OVERFILL! battery. Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive liquid. Wear eye protection. Wash affected areas immediately after having eye or skin contact with electr
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Engine Will Not Start 2. Engine requires priming. 2. Push primer button 3 times.. Using Recoil Starter 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level. Engine Will Not 2. Engine requires priming/choking. 2. Push primer button 3 times / choke. Start Using 3. Spark plug wire
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH USE HRS HRS HRS HRS SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 9 X Initial Oil Change Page 10 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 Drive Belt Check For Wear And Page 10 & 13 X X X Tension Check For Wear, Damage Page 11-12 Mower Blade X
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DECAL IDENTIFICATION KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. OBSERVE AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN OPERATOR’S MANUALS, AND ON THE MOWER, ENGINE AND ATTACHMENTS BEFORE OPERATING. (1) WARNING INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING (DECK) DECAL P/N 7-2921 (2) WARNING (DECK): Read and follow Starting and Safety Instructions in Owner’s Manual. Improper use of machine can result in serious
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DECAL IDENTIFICATION FORWARD MOTION FAST SPEED (RABBIT) EUROPEAN GROUND COMMUNITY SPEED rd 3 TOP SPEED DECAL DECAL 29776 P/N 4-7158 nd 2 MEDIUM SPEED st 1 SLOW SPEED (TURTLE) (10) EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE: Maximum level of vibration measured at the operators hand is 23.4 m/sec2. (7) GROUND SPEED: Shows direction of movement and the ability to select one of three ground speeds by moving the lever. The number 3 (Rabbit) indicates the top speed, number 2 ind
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DECAL IDENTIFICATION CHUTE DEFLECTOR DECAL P/N 4-6924 (13) WARNING: DO NOT operate without grass catcher, side chute or plug installed. AIR FILTER SYMBOL P/N 2-9781 (14) AIR FILTER: Indicates location of engine air filter. To service the filter, read and follow the engine operating and maintenance instructions. WARNING DECAL P/N 1-3010 (15) WARNING: Located on th
