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Snapper NR205012, R204513E, R205012 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Snapper NR205012, R204513E, R205012 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

20” steel deck walk mowers series 12
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PREFIX
N
R
20
SERIES
CUTTING
DESIGNATION
WIDTH
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 Page 2. 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.
COPYRIGHT © 1996
SNAPPER INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
BODY
SUFFIX
50
12
ENGINE
SERIES
HP
DESIGNATION
20" STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 12
PREFIX EXPLANATION
R - Recycling Mower
N - California Model
BODY EXPLANATION
20 - 20" Cutting Width
SUFFIX EXPLANATION
12 - Series Designation
MANUAL No. 3-5806 (I.R. 8/96)
MODELS
R205012
NR205012
50 - 5.0 HP Engine

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  • Page 1 WIDTH ENGINE 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 Page 2. 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.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    If you have any questions pertaining to your mower which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER, McDonough, Georgia, 30253. Phone: (770) 954-2500. PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN 1.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ... 3 FAMILIARIZATION... 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS... 5-6 Pre-start Checklist ... 5 Starting & Operation Engine & Blades ... 5 Stopping Engine & Blades ... 6 Adjusting Cutting Height..6 Adjusting Front & Rear Axles ... 6 Recycling Operation ...

  • Page 4: Familiarization

    BUTTON (SEE ENGINE MANUAL) NOMENCLATURE nomenclature drawing above, shows essential parts of the SNAPPER Series 12, 20” 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.

  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.1.2.

  • Page 6: Stopping Engine & Blades

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 STOPPING Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade control. WARNING Stop engine and mower blade by releasing the blade control before adjusting cutting height. 2.4 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Positioning the axles in the lowest of the four adjustment positions in the wheel brackets raises the cutting deck to the highest cutting height which is 2-1/2 inches.

  • Page 7: Maintenance Instructions

    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.

  • Page 8: Adjustments And Repair

    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.

  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    2. Move ground speed control to a slower speed. 3. Mow when grass is dry. 4. Service mower blade. 5. Clean deck. 6. Install proper SNAPPER blade. 7. Install blades properly. 1. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. 2. Check and tighten drain plug.

  • Page 10: Service Schedule

    ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED Engine Oil Check Oil Level Initial Oil Change Periodic Oil Change Clean Sponge Element Air Pre-Cleaner Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Spark Plug Replace Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Cooling System Mower Blade Check For Wear, Damage &...

  • Page 11: Warranty

    For five (5) years from purchase date for original purchaser’s residential non-commercial use, Snapper, through any Snapper dealer will replace free of charge any part or parts found upon examination by the factory to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
  • Page 12 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.

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