Snapper R194014 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. 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 1 Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug The items needed to perform oil change are cloth rags 1 3 8 drive ratchet with a short extension and 1 shallow pan 2 Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to the oil drain plug located underneath the mower deck Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down See Figure 3 1 DRAIN PLUG FIGURE 3 1 3 Place shallow pan underneath the approximate center of the oil drain plug 4 Loosen with ratchet and short extension but do not remove oil drain plug Loosen plug until you can turn it with your fingers 5 Lower the mower down and place the piece of wood under left rear wheel Reach under mower and remove drain plug and allow oil to drain out completely in pan Some oil may spill onto hands immediately wipe hands clean with cloth rags 6 Tilt mower back up and replace drain plug Tighten securely but do not over tighten 7 Fill engine with oil as specified in Engine Owner s Manual Thereafter change oil af2. NOTE There are four cutting height adjustment notches on each wheel The top notch is the lowest cutting height and the lowest notch is the highest DECK BRACKET SPRING LOADED BUSHING FIGURE 2 8 1 Set all wheels in the highest cutting position Notch 4 2 Proceed mowing slowly If grass is very dense lower each rear wheel latch one notch lower than the front wheel latches to improve recycling performance 2 7 RECYCLING COVER REMOVAL INSTALLATION 1 REMOVAL The recycling cover is secured in place with two knobs To remove the cover unscrew the two knobs and lift off the cover See Figure 2 9 2 INSTALLATION When reinstalling the cover the deck sidewall should fit between the tab and outside of cover Tighten knobs securely See Figure 2 10 KNOBS SECURE COVER RECYCLING COVER FIGURE 2 9 TAB 5 BEHIND DECK EDGE Y TAB MAKE 2 6 RECYCLING OPERATION CERTAIN TAB FITS TO NOTE For best recycling results cut up to a maximum of 1 3 of grass blade length and recycle ONLY when grass is dry FIGURE 2 10 Section 3 MAINTENANCE 3 1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the mower use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance For the correct part or information for a particular mower always mention model and serial number 3 2 SERVICE AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3 2 1 CHANGE ENGINE OIL A WARNING A
3. NEW BLADE e NOTCH STARTS DANGEROUS CONDITION 9 Do NOT USE ON MOWER REPLACE WITH NEW BLADE FIGURE 4 1 A WARNING A Never use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage Refer to Section on MOWER BLADE REPAIR REPLACEMENT for proper blade inspection and service procedures 4 1 2 BLADE SHARPENING 1 Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug IMPORTANT DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down oil from crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all If contamination does occur the air filter will have to be replaced 2 Tilt mower up on its rear wheels 3 Remove blade See Figure 4 2 11 REMOVE BLADE RETAINING SCREW FIGURE 4 2 4 Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees DO NOT sharpen blade beyond original cutting edge See Figure 4 3 NOTE DO NOT SHARPEN BEYOND ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE FIGURE 4 3 5 Check blade for balance If necessary correct balance by grinding heavy end of blade 6 Reinstall blade Refer to Figure 3 2 Check torque of blade retaining cap screw Recommended torque should be 30 to 40 ft Ibs TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start Using Recoil Starter 2 Engine needs priming 3 Spark plug wire disconnected 3 Place spark plug wire onto spark plug 4 Spark plug faulty 4 Replace w
4. Discharge 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Contact authorized SNAPPER Dealer 2 Grass is wet 2 Mow when grass is dry 3 Excessively worn or damaged blade 3 Service mower blade 4 Build up of grass clippings and debris under deck 4 Clean deck 5 Improper blade installed on deck 5 Install proper SNAPPER blade 6 Blade installed improperly on deck 6 Install blade properly Oil Leaking 1 Leaking engine case 1 Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer 2 Check and tighten drain plug 3 Make sure dipstick or oil filler cap is securely in place 12 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED EACH EACH USE SEASON TT Wu WELT DELI icon ai NE EO DERE Air Pre Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual amp Page 10 rie Mower Blade Check For Wear Damage Page 9 11 X amp Replacement Mower Deck Clean Debris Page 10 X Accumulation Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperatures Clean more often under dusty conditions or when air debris is present 4 2 PARTS MAINTENANCE PARTS Blade Control Cable Cutter Blade Mulching Parts Manual for 19 Steel Deck Walk Behind Mower Series 14 amp 15 13 SNAPPER 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 fr
5. 4 Create smoke from unburned fuel 5 Produce carbon build up internally 6 Foul spark plug electrodes 7 Score cylinder walls 8 Burn valves 9 Wear out the engine pre maturely 10 COST YOU MONEY 16 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Air is also needed to keep your engine cool Dirt dust amp 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 clean not only presents fire hazards but causes overheating and resulting engine damages Such as Generally wash foam type filters in a dishwashing detergent and water solution Rinse and wring dry then saturate with oil and squeeze out excess Failure to re oil this type filter will ruin the engine 1 Distorted valve guides 2 Sticking Valves 3 Scuffed scored cylinder walls 4 Over speeding 5 Loss of power 6 Complete failure of engine Clean paper elements by tapping lightly Blowing with air will rupture paper elements Use a flashlight to detect clogged or torn paper elements replace if damaged in any way Dirt also be introduced into an engine in dirty fuel from a contaminated container Always use clean fresh fuel from clean container to guard against dirt
6. RTING amp OPERATION 2 2 1 ENGINE amp BLADE Recoil Start The engine speed control is located on the front of the engine adjacent to the primer button Move the engine speed control to fast rabbit position prior to starting engine For optimum mowing performance always operate mower with the engine speed set at the fast rabbit position 1 Push primer button three times to start a cold engine NOTE Do not use primer button to start warm engine See Figure 2 3 IMPORTANT Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade control PUSH PRIMER BUTTON THREE TIMES FIGURE 2 3 2 Pull blade control against handle 3 Pull rope start handle to crank engine 4 After engine starts allow a brief warm up until engine runs smooth Section 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 3 STOPPING Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade control See Figure 2 6 RELEASE BLADE CONTROL TO STOP ENGINE amp BLADE BLADE CONTROL FIGURE 2 6 WARNING A 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 2 4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Th
7. Safety Instructions amp Operator s Manual for SNAPPER 19 STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 14 MODELS R194014 MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 amp 3 Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance with the operating instructions and common sense SNAPDPER GA 30253 U S A COPYRIGHT 1998 SNAPPER INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No 7 2302 I R 11 16 99 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 and body and must not be under the influence of any substance which might impair vision dexterity or judgment If you have any questions per
8. TION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 11 Mower Blade Replacement eese eene nennen nnne nnne nennen 11 Mower Blade Sharpening 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 12 SERVICE SCHEDULE 5 12 5235 222 350995322502 2852202 0 82 2 2 5 2 2 0 UN 13 Maintenance Replacement Parts 13 WARRANTY d EFE 14 PRIMARY nnne nennen nnn nnn nnn nnn 15 18 Section 1 FAMILIARIZATION BLADE CONTROL FAST SLOW RECOIL RABBIT TURTLE ROPE GUIDE y KNOBS ROPE START HANDLE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL OIL FILL CAP amp 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 SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS Its purpose aside from recommending operating and routine service requirements is to promote safety through the use of accepted operating practices Read Understand and Follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 amp 3 of this manual and all safety messages on the m
9. ater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliance Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure Store fuel container out of reach of children in a well ventilated unoccupied building Keep mower and engine free of grass leaves or excess grease to reduce fire hazard and engine overheating When draining fuel tank drain fuel into an approved container outdoors and away from open flame MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 4 10 11 Keep all bolts especially blade bolts nuts and screws properly tight Check that all cotter pins are in proper position Service engine and make adjustments only when engine is stopped Removed spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting DO NOT change engine governor settings or overspeed engine Check grass bag assembly frequently for wear or deterioration to avoid thrown objects and exposure to moving parts Replace with new bag if loose seams or tears are evident Replace slider or bag adapter if broken or cracked Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when handling them NEVER test for spark by grounding spark plug next to spark plug hole spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to assure that o
10. d follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the mower and with attachments Know the controls and the proper use of the mower before starting Only mature responsible persons shall operate the machine and only after proper instruction Handle fuel with extra care Fuels are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved fuel container Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running Add fuel outdoors only with engine stopped and cool Clean spilled fuel and oil from machine DO NOT smoke DO NOT run engine indoors PREPARATION 4 9 10 Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects such as toys wire rocks limbs and other objects that could cause injury if thrown by blade or interfere with mowing Also note the location of holes stumps and other possible hazards Keep people and pets a safe distance from machine Check shields deflectors switches blade controls and other safety devices frequently for proper operation and location Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible Replace if damaged Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety glasses long pants and substantial footwear DO NOT mow barefooted or with sandals Know how to STOP blade and engine quickly in preparation for emergencies Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck OPERATION 1 DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of discharge area
11. e mower for end of season storage as follows 1 Drain fuel from fuel tank and let engine run until all fuel is out of the carburetor 2 Disconnect and remove the spark plug wire away from spark plug before any other preparations are made 3 Tape all openings closed to prevent spraying water into exhaust or air intakes during washing 4 Tilt mower up on its rear wheels and thoroughly clean the underside of the deck Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down Scrape away any accumulation of grass with a putty knife and or wire brush 5 Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating of oil to prevent corrosion 6 Loosen handle knobs Carefully fold the handles forward flexing the control cables to prevent cable damage 7 Store the mower in a shed or other dry area protected from weather Section 4 ADJUSTMENTS amp REPAIR WARNING A 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 4 1 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 4 1 1 STANDARD BLADE WEAR LIMIT 1 Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage See Figure 4 1
12. e height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows 1 Loosen the two nuts on the inside of each of the lower handles as shown in Figure 2 7 2 Move the handle up or down to the desired height 3 Retighten all nuts securely after adjustment LOOSEN NUTS TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT FIGURE 2 7 Section 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING A 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 2 5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 FRONT WHEELS Reposition the front axle by raising the front wheels off the ground then pull in the spring loaded bushings until they clear the brackets Move bushings to the desired height of cut position and release the bushings See Figure 2 8 2 REAR WHEELS Reposition the rear axle by raising the rear wheels off the ground then pull in the spring loaded bushings until they clear the brackets Move bushings to the desired height of cut position and release the bushings Position the rear bushings in to the same notches corresponding with notches for the front wheels to maintain the level of the deck See Figure 2 8
13. ee 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 SNAPPER through any SNAPPER dealer will replace free of charge any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough Georgia to be defective in material or workmanship or both All transportation costs incurred by the purchaser in submitting material to a SNAPPER dealer for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser This warranty does not apply to engines and their components hydro transmissions gear drive transmissions and batteries as these items are warranted separately This warranty does not apply to parts that have been damaged by accident alteration abuse improper lubrication normal wear or other cause beyond the control of SNAPPER This warranty does not cover any machine or component part that has been altered or modified changing safety performance or durability There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to three 3 years from purchase date for the original purchaser s residential or other non commercial use and ninety 90 days from purchase for the original purchaser s co
14. engines 6 Safety Interlock proper position Switches All wires properly connected 7T Switch amp Blade Switch On Control Blade control properly positioned on walk mower 8 SparkPlug Wire connected Good connection 9 Throttle Control Start Position 10 Blade Properly installed and torqued Sharpened 11 Muffler Good condition Not clogged Grass amp leaves cleaned away Engine Oil To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with gas Clean and properly serviced Full fresh clean gasoline On 2 cycle engines lubrication must be provided by an exact mixture of gasoline and 2 cycle air cooled engine oil A 2 cycle engine that is mistakenly run on straight gasoline will be ruined in less than 5 minutes If you keep straight gasoline in addition to pre mixed 2 cycle engine fuel be sure the containers are clearly marked to avoid mix up Snapper 2 cycle engines require a 32 to 1 mixture of gasoline and BIA certified TC W oil such as Snapper s 2 cycle engine oil Many of the 2 cycle engine oils on the market today make fantastic claims but for the best performance and long engine life always use Snapper 2 cycle oil Pre mix the fuel and always shake the container before filling the tank Read and follow all safety instructions in safety booklets and manuals Keep in mind that dirt is your engine s enemy 1 both internally and externally Internally dirt will quickly ruin an en
15. gine and externally it will cause overheating and resulting internal damages Damage caused by improper lubrication poor air cleaner service or overheating due to dirt cannot be covered under warranty It only takes a few moments to service the engine and equipment on a routine basis but the rewards will be a quick starting responsive engine that will provide long satisfactory service with minimum maintenance cost The pre start checklist in the next column and instructions in your Snapper Operator s Manual are designated to help you keep your Snapper in tan nneratina eanditian with minimiim affart 18 SERVICE NOTES Safety Instructions amp Operator s Manual for SNAPPER 19 STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 14 amp 15 A W ARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm SNAPDPER GA 30253 U S A COPYRIGHT 1998 SNAPPER INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No 7 2302 11 16 99 20
16. irtual storm of dust and dirt 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 BRON Damage caused by a poorly serviced air cleaner is not covered under the engine warranties So save yourself unnecessary expenses and undue aggravation by keeping the air cleaner properly As the dirt particles are stopped they build up serviced at the intervals specified in the engine and begin to clog the outside of the air filter owner s manual This reduces the amount of air available to the engine and causes an over rich fuel mixture It doesn t take long to service an air cleaner which results in the following adverse effects Follow the specific instructions in the engine owner s manual for the type filter used Prevent dirt from falling into the carburetor intake when servicing your air cleaner Make sure components are installed in correct sequence after servicing to prevent unfiltered air from An improperly serviced dirt clogged air cleaner will 1 Increase fuel entering the engine Some servicing hints on consumption several common types are 2 Cause power loss 3 Result in hard starting
17. ith 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 against handle handle at all times during operation of mower 2 Fill with fuel to proper level 3 Clean free of all debris 4 Service spark plug 5 Drain and clean fuel system 1 Clean or replace filters 2 Service spark plug 3 Drain and clean fuel system 2 Fuel tank empty 3 Engine air pre cleaner and or air cleaner dirty 4 Spark plug defective or gap set improperly 5 Water debris or stale fuel in fuel system Engine Loses Power 1 Engine air pre cleaner or air cleaner dirt 2 Spark plug faulty 3 Water debris or stale fuel in fuel system Excessive Vibration 1 Damaged out of balance or bent mower blade 1 Service mower blade 2 Loose blade components 2 Service and tighten loose parts 3 Loose or missing air lift if equipped 3 Replace air lifts Tighten to proper torque Cutting Grass 1 Cutting height too low or high 1 Adjust cutting height Improperly 2 Engine speed too slow 2 Contact authorized SNAPPER Dealer 3 Forward ground speed too fast 3 Walk at slower pace 4 Terraced cut side to side 4 Adjust height of cut with height adjust bushings 5 Excessive deck pitch front to rear 5 Adjust height of cut with height adjust bushings 6 Cutting blade dull or damaged 6 Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade Poor Grass
18. mmercial rental or other non residential use and to the extent permitted by law any and all implied warranties are excluded This is the exclusive remedy Liabilities for consequential damages under any and all warranties are excluded Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state WARNING THE USE OF REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN GENUINE SNAPPER PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE SAFETY OF SNAPPER PRODUCTS AND WILL VOID ANY LIABILITY AND WARRANTY BY SNAPPER ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF SUCH PARTS IMPORTANT Please fill out the attached SNAPPER Product Registration Card immediately and mail to Snapper s Product Registration Center P O Box 777 McDonough Georgia 30253 14 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE 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 15 An illustration of how dirt can damage your engine amp how reasonable maintenance can protect it The engine on your Snapper product spends its entire life operating close to the ground at high speed creating a v
19. ower and attachments before operating the mower The nomenclature information above Figure 1 1 shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS It is recommended that all operators of the mower become thoroughly familiar with the controls parts and operation of the mower before operating Specific details involving the engine are found in the separate engine owner s manual Study these manuals before operating and keep both handy for future reference Section 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 PRE START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start up 2 11 Check guards deflectors grass bag adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened 2 1 2 Check blade control to insure it works freely See Figure 2 1 BLADE CONTROL FIGURE 2 1 2 1 3 Check cutting height Adjust to desired height 2 1 4 Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the full mark Refer to Engine Owner s Manual for oil specifications See Figure 2 2 CHECK ENGINE OIL FIGURE 2 2 2 1 5 Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower outside where fumes can safely dissipate Make sure cap is tightened after refueling Refer to Engine Owners Manual for specifications 2 1 6 Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times 2 2 STA
20. riginal standards maintained speed TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY 2 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS OO OCTOBRE DR OR 4 SECTION 1 5 SECTION 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6 8 Pre start Checklist a eea r ke stzentvescobuadeectessntevantecentteess 6 Starting amp Stopping Engine amp Blades eese 6 7 Adjusting Handle 7 Adjusting Cutting 8 Recycling 8 Recycling Cover Installation Removal 8 SECTION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 9 10 Changing Engine 1 9 Checking Mower 9 Annually End of Each Season 10 iine ETE 10 d CE 10 Engine Oll enhn nl eed 10 Storage Procedu re 5o dues 10 SEC
21. sludge and water contamination Be aware that fuel breaks down in An engine must also have proper lubrication All storage and forms engines use some oil On 4 cycle engine CHECK gummy compounds OIL LEVEL BEFORE EACH START UP Wipe area which will block clean around the oil check plug or dipstick opening carburetor passages to keep dirt from falling into the engine when Never use fuel more checking the oil Always check with the machine on than 3 months old a level surface On engines with dipstick keep the Drain tank then run level up to but not over the FULL mark When the engine out of fuel adding oil allow time for all of the oil to flow down before storing during the fill tube to prevent a false full reading when the the off season level could actually be low and result in engine damage 17 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE On 4 cycle engines with an oil level plug don t be fooled onto thinking the engine has sufficient lubricating oil if you can see some oil in the opening the level should always be brought up to the point of overflowing at the top of the fill hole Change oil at regular intervals using a high quality oil such as Snapper s small engine formulated 4 cycle engine oil Refer to the engine owner s manual for oil details 2 2 Air Cleaner 3 Fuel Tank Fuel valve open Cap vent open Inline filter clean 4 Choke Operating properly 5 Primer on Used properly some
22. taining to your machine which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER McDonough Georgia 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 2 KEEP children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is operated and turn machine OFF if anyone enters the area DO NOT allow pre teenage children to operate machine ALLOW only responsible adults amp teenagers with mature judgment under close adult supervision to operate machine DO NOT pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary LOOK BEHIND and down for small children before and when backing USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision SLOPE OPERATION 1 Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it Mow across slopes never up and down Exercise extreme CAUTION when changing directions on slopes DO NOT mow steep slopes or other areas where stability or traction is in doubt PREPARATION 1 Read understand an
23. ter each 25 hours of use 8 Check air cleaner and perform air filter maintenance as specified in the Engine Owner s Manual IMPORTANT DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down oil from crank case will saturate the air filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all If contamination does occur the air filter will have to be replaced 3 2 2 CHECK MOWER BLADE 1 Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug 2 Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to the blade cap screw Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down See Figure 3 2 3 Check torque of blade retaining cap screw Recommended torque should be 30 to 40 ft Ibs See Figure 3 2 4 Check blade for sharpness wear and damage See Section on Blade Wear Limits BLADE RETAINING SCREW CHECK TORQUE OF BLADE RETAINING SCREW TORQUE TO 30 TO 40 FT LBS FIGURE 3 2 A WARNING A To avoid spilling fuel empty engine gas tank before tilting mower 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 AirFilter 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 Owners Manual for directions regarding engine storage preparations Prepare th
24. while engine is running STOP engine when crossing gravel drives walks or roads and under any conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard Mow only in daylight or good artificial light DO NOT operate mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates abnormally STOP the engine disconnect and secure spark plug wire Inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles DO NOT mow near drop offs ditches or embankments Operator could lose footing or balance DO NOT mow on wet grass Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run Slipping could cause injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION 9 10 11 STOP blade and engine whenever you leave the operating position behind the handle for any reason including clearing grass emptying grass bag making wheel height adjustments repairs or inspections Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain blade and all moving parts have STOPPED Disconnect and secure spark plug wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting STOP engine and wait until the blade comes to complete STOP before removing grass bag and or clearing grass MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 Never store machine or fuel container inside where fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light such as in a water he
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