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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
EUROPEAN
21” ‘EASY LINE’
WALK BEHIND
MOWERS
MODELS
ESPV21
ESPV21S
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E S P V 21 S
EUROPEAN MODEL OPTION DESIGNATION
MODEL DESIGNATION CUTTING WIDTH
SELF-PROPELLED VARIABLE SPEED
E – European Model P – Self Propelled Model V – Variable Speed 21 – 21” Cutting Width
S – ‘Easy Line’ S – Swivel Front Wheels
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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) 3. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine 11. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting make running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. certain engine, blade and all moving parts have 4. DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. STOPPED. Disconnect and secure spark plug wire 5. DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside away from plug to p
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE (Continued From Previous Page) 9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when handling them. 10. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine. 11. Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices. 12.
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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 IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions. GROUND SPEED CONTROL WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ROPE START HANDLE FUEL FILLER OIL FILL CAP CAP AND DIPSTICK ENGINE PRIMER REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCH RECYCLING COVER FRONT HEIGH
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION Make the following checks and perform the service 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE required before each start-up. 1. Push primer button three times to start a cold 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter engine. See Figure 2.3. NOTE: The primer should and covers to make sure all are in place and not be required to restart a warm engine. securely tightened. 2.1.2. Check blade control, wheel drive co
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2. Move swivel caster lock lever, located on left 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER side of handle assembly, to ‘LOCK’ position to lock 1. Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting & clip down over caster stud. See Figure 2.7. Operation – Engine & Blade”. 3. To release caster, simply move swivel caster 2. Move ground speed control to the desired lock lever back from locked position. See Figure speed position. See Figure 2.5. 2.7. 3. Squ
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING EACH NOTCH RAISES CUT 0.5” DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or LATCH service with engine and blade running. STOP POSITIONS engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and 4.2” components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 1.2” 2.5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Pull the height adjusting latch outward and CUTTING HEIGHT SETTINGS move to
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ROUTE RECOIL ROPE WARNING AROUND PULLEY DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine TOP SLOT and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure UNDER NUT away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 2.6 INSTALLATION OF SIDE DISCHARGE REAR SLOT DEFLECTOR OVER STUD; STEP 1: Remove recycling co
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 1. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine from plug. SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local 2. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to the SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. blade cap screw. Do not tilt mower with spark plug or For the correct part or information for a particular carburetor down. See Figure 3.2. mower, always menti
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 7. Carefully fold the handles, “flexing” the control WARNING cables to prevent cable damage. 8. Store the mower in a shed or other dry area, DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or protected from weather. 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
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS MAKE SURE THAT WARNING BLADE HUB IS DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or SEATED service with engine and blade running. STOP engine BETWEEN BLADE HUB FLANGES 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 FLANGE when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 3. Engage lever, and roll mower back and forth WARNING several times to ensure clutch dogs are fully DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or engaged. With lever engaged, measure length of service with engine and blade running. STOP engine extended spring. Overall spring length should and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure increase by 0.090 – 0.110” (3/32 – 7/64”). See away from spark plug. Engine and components are Figure 4.5a. HOT
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS To adjust idler spring tension: WARNING Loosen outer nut on end of ground speed cable, DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or and run inner nut in toward cable (clockwise) or out service with engine and blade running. STOP engine from cable (counterclockwise) by 1/2 turn and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure increments until correct adjustments are attained. away from spark plug. Engine and components are See Figure 4.6. Be sure t
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4. Replace belt: WARNING a. Loosen (do not remove) engine mounting bolts DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or securing belt guides, and swing belt guides out away service with engine and blade running. STOP engine from engine pulley. Also loosen nut securing and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure transmission belt guide, and swing guide back away away from spark plug. Engine and components are from transmission pulley. See Figu
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING 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. 4.5. REAR COVER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Removal: Remove six fasteners securing rear cover to machine, and lift cover from machine. See Figure 4.9.
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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. Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions. 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
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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 11 X* Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual Air Pre-Cleaner X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual X Engine Cooling Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Manual X** System Drive Belt Check For Wear And Pages 11, 16 X X X Ten
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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. (2) WARNING: Do Not operate without entire Grass Catcher or Guard in place. (5) SPEED SELECTOR: Shows direction of mot
