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P - Self-Propelled Machine 60 - 6 HP Engine S - Swivel Front Wheels Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your machine, read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on Pages 2 & 3. Remember that all power...
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...
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SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have discharge at people, passing cars, windows or the dealer install any new safety devices. doors. 12. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts 13.
LOCK DEFLECTOR MOWER DECK FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT I'I_UI_I= 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operators of the The nomenclature drawing above, Figure 1.1, shows the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS. Its purpose, essential parts SNAPPER WALK...
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST WARNING Familiarize yourself with all controls, instructions DO NOT leave machine with engine running. warnings on this machine before attempting to operate it. DO NOT place your hands or feet near the blade Know how to stop the wheel drive, stop the blade and stop while the engine is running! the engine before starting the engine.
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING & OPERATION WHEEL GROUND SPEED 2.2.1. TO START ENGINE DRIVE CONTROL (Continued From Previous Page) 3. Stabilize the machine by placing your left foot on the left rear wheel. Machine should be on flat surface where footing is secure.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HEIGHT REAR WARNING ADJUSTING LATCH DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance MOVE service with the engine or blade running. STOP OUTWARD MOVE DOWN OR blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from UP TO DESIRED spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug.
Cutting on slopes is dangerous. Exercise extreme Contact your local Snapper dealer for details. caution. Loss of footing can result in serious injury. Cut across slopes - never up and down. Practice on NOTE: For best recycling results, cut up to a maximum slopes with blade off.
Service engine air cleaner. Refer to engine owner's SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local manual for proper air filter specification. SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. 3.2.3. GREASE FRONT CASTER BUSHINGS For the correct part or information for a particular mower, always mention model and serial number.
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS WARNING Perform all service described in Section "SERVICE - DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS", and all maintenance required in "Service Schedule". service with the engine or blade running.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance 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.
6. If drive problems persist after adjusting the spring extension Refer to Section "TROUBLESHOOTING" 4.3.2. Drive Spring Repair/Replacement of this manual or contact your local Snapper Dealer If drive spring is disconnected, reinstall onto thrust for assistance. plate. If spring is broken, replace with new spring.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING TRANSFER ROD DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance 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.
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 adjustments, maintenance disc assembly and replace bearing as follows: service with the engine or blade running.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WHEEL DRIVE BELT SERVICE 4.4, WARNING On this machine, the engine belt transmits power from DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance the engine to the drive disc. The drive disc powers the service with the engine or blade running.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 3. With engine off, engage blade control. The length WARNING of the spring should increase by 1/4" to 3/8" for DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance proper belt tension. service with the engine or blade running.
4. Recheck blade stop time. If still over 3 seconds-- OPERATE MACHINE. Contact authorized Snapper dealer for assistance. 5. Reinstall deck cover. IMPORTANT: DO NOT turn eye bolt nut more than two turns. Over tightening brake can cause damage to other components and improper function of blade belt drive.
SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH EACH SEASON Check Oil Level Engine Manual Engine Oil Initial Oil Change Page 10 Periodic Oil Change Page 10 Oil Filter Replace with Oil Change Engine Manual Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual.
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.
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MAINTENANCE ® illustration how dirt can & how maintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best avail- able engines and components In their products in order to provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper care is essential In prolonging engine life. Dirt...
Because of its working environ- ment, the air available to your Snapper engine Is " heavily saturated with air- borne dirt particles. As the dirt particles are stopped, Damage caused by a poorly serviced air...
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PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Air Is also needed to keep your engine cool. Dirt, dust & debris build up to restrict and clog 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...
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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...
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 26" STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 0 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.
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P - Self-Propelled Machine 60 - 6 HP Engine S - Swivel Front Wheels Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your machine, read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on Pages 2 & 3. Remember that all power...
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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...
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SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have discharge at people, passing cars, windows or the dealer install any new safety devices. doors. 12. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts 13.
LOCK DEFLECTOR MOWER DECK FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT I'I_UI_I= 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operators of the The nomenclature drawing above, Figure 1.1, shows the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS. Its purpose, essential parts SNAPPER WALK...
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST WARNING Familiarize yourself with all controls, instructions DO NOT leave machine with engine running. warnings on this machine before attempting to operate it. DO NOT place your hands or feet near the blade Know how to stop the wheel drive, stop the blade and stop while the engine is running! the engine before starting the engine.
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING & OPERATION WHEEL GROUND SPEED 2.2.1. TO START ENGINE DRIVE CONTROL (Continued From Previous Page) 3. Stabilize the machine by placing your left foot on the left rear wheel. Machine should be on flat surface where footing is secure.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HEIGHT REAR WARNING ADJUSTING LATCH DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance MOVE service with the engine or blade running. STOP OUTWARD MOVE DOWN OR blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from UP TO DESIRED spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug.
Cutting on slopes is dangerous. Exercise extreme Contact your local Snapper dealer for details. caution. Loss of footing can result in serious injury. Cut across slopes - never up and down. Practice on NOTE: For best recycling results, cut up to a maximum slopes with blade off.
Service engine air cleaner. Refer to engine owner's SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local manual for proper air filter specification. SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. 3.2.3. GREASE FRONT CASTER BUSHINGS For the correct part or information for a particular mower, always mention model and serial number.
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS WARNING Perform all service described in Section "SERVICE - DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS", and all maintenance required in "Service Schedule". service with the engine or blade running.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance 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.
6. If drive problems persist after adjusting the spring extension Refer to Section "TROUBLESHOOTING" 4.3.2. Drive Spring Repair/Replacement of this manual or contact your local Snapper Dealer If drive spring is disconnected, reinstall onto thrust for assistance. plate. If spring is broken, replace with new spring.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING TRANSFER ROD DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance 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.
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 adjustments, maintenance disc assembly and replace bearing as follows: service with the engine or blade running.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WHEEL DRIVE BELT SERVICE 4.4, WARNING On this machine, the engine belt transmits power from DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance the engine to the drive disc. The drive disc powers the service with the engine or blade running.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 3. With engine off, engage blade control. The length WARNING of the spring should increase by 1/4" to 3/8" for DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance proper belt tension. service with the engine or blade running.
4. Recheck blade stop time. If still over 3 seconds-- OPERATE MACHINE. Contact authorized Snapper dealer for assistance. 5. Reinstall deck cover. IMPORTANT: DO NOT turn eye bolt nut more than two turns. Over tightening brake can cause damage to other components and improper function of blade belt drive.
SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH EACH SEASON Check Oil Level Engine Manual Engine Oil Initial Oil Change Page 10 Periodic Oil Change Page 10 Oil Filter Replace with Oil Change Engine Manual Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual.
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.
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MAINTENANCE ® illustration how dirt can & how maintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best avail- able engines and components In their products in order to provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper care is essential In prolonging engine life. Dirt...
Because of its working environ- ment, the air available to your Snapper engine Is " heavily saturated with air- borne dirt particles. As the dirt particles are stopped, Damage caused by a poorly serviced air...
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PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Air Is also needed to keep your engine cool. Dirt, dust & debris build up to restrict and clog 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...
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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...
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 26" STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 0 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.
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