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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
19” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 14
MODELS
R194014
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
R 19 40 14
MODEL DESIGNATION SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER
R – Recycling Model 14 Series Designation
19 – 19” Cutting Width 40 – 4.0 HP (Engine Horse Power)
Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your Walk Behind, read this manual carefully and pay
particular attention to the “IMP
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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 9. STOP blade and engine whenever you leave the 4. Keep all bolts, especially blade bolts, nuts and operating position behind the handle for any screws properly tight. Check that all cotter pins reason, including clearing grass, emptying are in proper position. grass bag and making wheel height 5. Service engine and make adjustments only adjustments, repairs, or inspections. when engine is stopped. Removed spark plug 10.
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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 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 componen
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Set all wheels in the highest cutting position (Notch WARNING 4). DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or 2. Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense, lower service with the engine or blade running. STOP each rear wheel latch one notch lower than the front blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from wheel latches to improve recycling performance. spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extre
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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 under mower SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local and remove drain plug and allow oil to drain out SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. completely in pan. Some oil may spill onto hands, For the correct part or information for a particular immediately wipe hands clean with cloth rags. mower, always
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance schedule. 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. Prepare
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING BLADE 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. R
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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 three times. 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 securely against After Running securely a
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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 9 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 Accumu
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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,
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PRIMARY MAINTENANCE An illustration of how dirt can damage your engine & how reasonable maintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best available engines and components in their products in order to provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper care is essential in prolonging engine life. Dirt is your engine’s enemy number 1! The engine on your Snapper product spends its entire life operating close to the ground at high speed creating a virtual storm of dust and
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PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Knowing the dirt will quickly ruin an engine, manufacturers equip their engine with extremely efficient air cleaners to filter out the harmful dirt. The engine must gulp about 12,000 gallons of air for every gallon of fuel used. Because of its working environment, the air available to your Snapper engine is heavily saturated with airborne dirt particles. Damage caused by a poorly serviced air cleaner is not covered under the engine warranties. So, save yo
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PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Air is also needed to keep your engine cool. Dirt, dust & debris build up restricts and clogs cooling air intake screens and fins. Clean screens and fins at frequent intervals. The engine blower housing and shrouds should be removed at least once each season or more often under dry, dusty conditions for a thorough cleaning of fins. Failure to keep external surfaces Generally, wash foam-type filters in clean not only presents fire a dishwashing detergent and
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PRIMARY MAINTENANCE On 4-cycle engines with an oil On 2-cycle engines, lubrication must be level plug, don’t be fooled onto provided by an exact mixture of gasoline thinking the engine has and 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. A 2-cycle sufficient lubricating oil if you engine that is mistakenly run on straight can see “some” oil in the gasoline will be ruined in less than 5 opening – the level should minutes! If you keep straight gasoline in always be brought up to the addition to
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SERVICE NOTES ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _____
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 19” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 14 & 15 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State WARNING: of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. COPYRIGHT © 1998 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No. 7-2302 (I.R.11/16/99) 20
