NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
* Actual sustained engine power will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors. Please refer to 'Engine Power Rating Information' for
21" steel deck walk behind series 20 commercial mowers (28 pages)
Summary of Contents for Snapper CP215520HV
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SERIES 20 Models CP215520HV (7800372) NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. * Actual sustained engine power will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors. Please refer to ‘Engine Power Rating Information’ for further details.
Snapper at P.O. Box 1379, McDonough, Georgia 30253. You can contact us at our website (www.snapper.com), or if you would like to speak with a Customer Service Representative, call us at the Snapper Customer Relations Center at 1-800-935-2967. For faster service please have your Serial Number and Model Number available.
If you have any questions pertaining 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.
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.
Features and Controls 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. Features and Controls Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick Fuel Filler Cap...
Operation Pre-Start Check List Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. 1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter, and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2. Check the blade control (A, Figure 1), wheel drive control (B), and ground speed control (C) to insure they work freely.
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. www.snapper.com...
Operation (Continued) 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. Cutting Height Adjustment 1.
3. Install the nuts onto the studs and tighten securely. Figure 11: Installing the grass bag adapter WARNING DO NOT operate without entire Grass Catcher or guard in place. Grass Catcher components are subject to deterioration during normal use. Inspect frequently and replace worn or damaged components immediately. www.snapper.com...
Operation (Continued) 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. Installing the Grass Bag Adapter (Continued) 4.
NOTE: An illustration of the Z-Fold is attached to the bag. Figure 15: Removing the bag slider WARNING Grass Catcher bags used on SNAPPER products are made of woven fabric, and are subject to deterioration and wear during normal usage. Check condition of bag before each use.
Maintenance Maintenance - 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 the model and serial number.
7. Loosen the handle knobs. Carefully fold the handles forward, “flexing” the control cables to prevent cable damage. 8. Store the mower in a shed or other dry area, protected from weather. www.snapper.com...
Maintenance (Continued) 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. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades.
The upper clip should be located 2” below the upper knob; the lower clip should be 4” above the lower knob. The cable should slide freely with the clips installed at these locations. www.snapper.com...
Maintenance (Continued) 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. Driven and Drive Disc Service If the mower does not propel itself properly, check for the following problems:...
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Install a new driven disc ring as follows: 1. Remove the pin and washer (C, Figure 28) from the transfer rod (D), and remove the end of the transfer rod from the hole in the driven disc assembly. www.snapper.com...
Maintenance (Continued) 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. Driven Disc Ring Replacement (Continued) 2.
25 hours of mower operation. Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Stretch Type Belts) 1. Empty the fuel tank. 2. Note the belt routing (Figure 35). There is no idler pulley on these models to disconnect. Figure 35: Engine drive belt routing www.snapper.com...
Maintenance (Continued) 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. Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Stretch Type Belts - Continued) IMPORTANT: Drain the fuel tank before tipping the mower.
For ninety (90) days from purchase date for the original purchaser’s commercial, rental, or other non-residential use, SNAP- PER, through any authorized 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.
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(temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine-to-engine variability. Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated power for this Series engine. Snapper Products 535 Macon Street McDonough, GA 30253...
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