Snapper 13 Series Operator's Manual
21” steel deck walk mowers
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MODEL DESIGNATION
SELF-PROPELLED
CUTTING WIDTH
C – Commercial Model
21 – 21" Cutting Width
50 – 5.0 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 & 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.
COPYRIGHT © 2000
SNAPPER INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
C
P
P – Self Propelled Model
21" STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
COMMERCIAL MODEL
21
50
13
KW
13 - Series Designation
KW – Kawasaki Engine
V – Over Head Valve Engine
SERIES 13
PUSH
PROPELLED
MODELS
MODELS
CP215013KWV
V
ENGINE OPTIONS
ENGINE TYPE
SERIES DESIGNATION
ENGINE HORSE POWER
MANUAL No. 7-4129 (I.R. 11/10/00)
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Summary of Contents for Snapper 13 Series
- Page 1 V – Over Head Valve 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 Pages 2 & 3. Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly.
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
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). - Page 3 SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have 13. Slow down before turning. the dealer install any new safety devices. 14. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing 12. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to roadways.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Maintenance/Replacement Parts..............20 WARRANTY .................... 21 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ..............22-25 ! IMPORTANT ! The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ slightly from your specific model. Contact your local SNAPPER dealer if you have questions. -
Page 5: Section 1 - Familiarization
This manual has been prepared for the operators of The nomenclature figure above, Figure 1.1, shows the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS. Its the essential parts of the SNAPPER WALK purpose, aside from recommending operating and BEHIND MOWERS. It is recommended that all... -
Page 6: Section 2 - Operating Instructions
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. STARTING ENGINE & BLADE required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter IMPORTANT! SELECT GROUND SPEED BEFORE and covers to make sure all are in place and securely STARTING ENGINE. -
Page 7: Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER IMPORTANT! Some models are equipped with braces (Self Propelled Models) that attach to the lower handle brackets and must be 1. Move ground speed control to the desired loosened before handle height can be adjusted. speed position. -
Page 8: Recycling Operation
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING HOOK BAG HANDLE OVER DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or LOWER HANDLES service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine components are HOT. -
Page 9: Section 3 - Maintenance Instructions
If To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine contamination does occur, the air filter will have to be SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local replaced. SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. -
Page 10: Check Transmission Grease
NOTE: Snapper “00” Grease (Part No. 2-9443) is 3.2.5. CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY-V BELT available at your SNAPPER dealer. Do not spill grease or 1. Visually check poly-v belt for cracking, fraying, oil on surface of drive disc. See Figure 3.5. -
Page 11: Service - Annually
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 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. -
Page 12: Section 4 - Adjustments And Repair
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS MAKE SURE THAT WARNING BLADE HUB IS SEATED DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or BLADE BETWEEN service with engine and blade running. STOP FLANGES engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark... -
Page 13: Wheel Drive Control Adjustment
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4. If the wheel drive control fails to return quickly to WARNING the “OFF” position when released, check for DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or binding at the cable clips located on the side of the service with engine and blade running. -
Page 14: Cleaning Drive Disc And Driven Disc
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT WARNING If the drive disc and driven disc are clean and the DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or mower drive is still slipping, adjust the driven disc service with engine and blade running. STOP as follows: engine and blade. - Page 15 Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.4. Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring WARNING If the rubber ring is badly chunked or worn down to within 1/16” of the metal rim of the driven disc hub, DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or it must be replaced.
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Page 16: Driven Disc Bearing Replacement
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.5. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc WARNING If the driven disc bearing fails, remove the driven DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or disc assembly and replace bearing as follows: service with engine and blade running. STOP 1. -
Page 17: Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.4. BELT SERVICE WARNING On self-propelled mowers, the engine belt transmits DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or power from engine to drive disc. The drive disc service with engine and blade running. STOP powers poly-v belt... -
Page 18: Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.4.2. Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement WARNING 1. Remove the driven disc. Refer to Section DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring” for procedure. service with engine and blade running. STOP 4. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
4. Replace belt. 5. Bent Idler pulley 5. Replace pulley. 1. Damaged transmission Mower Will Not Move 1. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. 2. Traction drive belt requires replacement 2. Replace traction drive belt. Loss Of Traction (Self-Propelled Models) 3. Driven disc slipping 3. -
Page 20: Service Schedule
SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 6 Initial Oil Change Page 9 Periodic Oil Change Page 9 Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual Air Pre-Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual. Air Cleaner Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. -
Page 21: 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. -
Page 22: Primary Maintenance
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Page 28: Important
SERIES 13 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments.
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