Snapper EMRP216015B User Manual

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

EUROPEAN

21” STEEL DECK

WALK MOWERS

“M” MODEL

SERIES 15

PROPELLED MODELS

EMRP216015B

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

E M R P 21 60 15 B

MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE SELF-PROPELLED SERIES DESIGNATION CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER

E – European Model P – Self Propelled Model 50 – 5.0 HP (Engine Horse Power) M – Middle Market R – Recycling Model 60 – 6.0 HP (Engine Horse Power)

Thank you for buying a SNA PPER Produ ct! B efor e ope ratin g you r Walk B ehin d, r ead th is m an ual c areful ly a nd pay particular attention to the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on Pages 2 & 3. Remember that all power equipment can be d an g e r ou s if us ed improperly. Also ke ep in mind that SAFETY r equires carefu l use in ac co rdance with the operating instructions and common sense.

21 – 21” Cutting Width 15 - Series Designation

B – Briggs Engine

MANUAL No. 7-3695 (I.R. 5/1/00)

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 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. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

1. KEEP children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.

2. DO NOT allow children in yard w hen machine i s operated and turn machine OFF if anyone enters the area.

3. DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate machine.

4. ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagers with mature judgment under close adult supervision to operate machine.

5. DO NOT pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing.

6. USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

SLOPE OPERATION

1. Slopes are a majo r factor rel ated to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe inju ry. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel une asy on a slope, DO NOT mow it.

2. Mow across slopes, never up-and-down. Exercise extreme CAUTION when changing directions on slopes. DO NOT mow steep slopes or other areas where stabilit y or traction is in doubt.

3. Use extra care with crass catchers or other attachments; these affect the handling and the stability of the machine.

PREPARATION

1. Read, understand, and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the mower, engine and attachments. Know the controls and the proper use of the mower before starting.

2. Only mature, responsible persons shall operate the machine and only after proper instruction.

PREPARATION

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3. Data ind icates that op erators age 60 and abo ve, are involved in a large percentage of mowerrelated injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.

4. Handle fuel wit h extra car e. Fuels are f lammable and vapors are explosiv e. Use o nl y an app rov ed fuel container. DO NOT remov e 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.

5. 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 mow ing. Also note the location of holes, stumps, and other possible hazards.

6. Keep people and pets out of the mowing area. Immediately, STOP Blade, Stop engine and Stop mower if anyone enters the area.

7. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and other saf ety devices frequ ently for proper operation and location.

8. Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible. Replace if damaged.

9. Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety glasses, long pants and substantial footwear. DO NOT mow barefooted or with sandals.

10. Know how to STOP blade and engine quickly in preparation for emergencies.

11. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.

12. Check grass catcher components frequently for signs of wear or deterioration and replace as needed to prevent injury from thrown objects going through weak or torn spots.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION

1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge area while engine is running.

2. STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads, and under any conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard.

3. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

4. DO NOT operate mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

5. After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates abnormally, STOP the engine, disconnect and secure s park plug wire. Inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage.

6. DO NOT mow near drop offs, ditches or embankments. Operator could lose footing or balance.

7. STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditches, washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects.

8. 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.

9. DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running. STOP BLADE and STOP ENGINE before leaving the operators position for any reason.

10. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting make certain engine, blade and all moving parts have STOPPED. Disconnect and secure spark plug wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting.

11. STOP engine and w ait until the blade comes to complete STOP before removing grass bag and/or clearing grass.

12. DO NOT operate mower with out the ent ire grass catcher or guards in place. DO NOT point discharge at people, passing cars, windows or doors.

13. Slow down before turning.

14. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roadways.

15. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas. Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a deadly poison.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside where fumes may re ach a n o pen flame, spark or pilot light such as in a water heater, 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.

2. Keep mower and engine f ree of g rass, leav es or excess grease to reduce f ire hazard and engine overheating.

3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved container outdoors and away from open flame.

4. Keep all bolts, especia lly blade bolts, nuts and screws properly tight . Check that all cot ter pins are in proper position.

5. Always provide adequate ventilation when running engine. Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a deadly poison.

6. Service engine and make adjustments only when engine is stopped. Removed spark plug wire from spark plug and secur e wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

7. DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or overspeed engine.

8. Check grass bag assembly frequently for w ear or deterioration to avoid thrown objects and exposure to moving parts. Replace with new bag if loose seam s or tea rs are evident. Replace slider or bag adapter if broken or cracked.

9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when handling them.

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.

12. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to assure that original standards are maintained.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................2 & 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................ 4

SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION............................................................. 5

SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.........................................6-8

Pre-start Checklist...................................................................................................... 6

Starting & Stopping Engine & Blade.....................................................................6-7

Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive..............................................................................7

Handle Height Adjustment ........................................................................................ 7

Cutting Height Adjustment........................................................................................ 8

Recycling Operation .................................................................................................. 8

Installation of Grass Catcher .................................................................................... 8

SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .................................9-10

Change Engine Oil ..................................................................................................... 9

Check Transmission Grease................................................................................9-10

Check Mower Blade ................................................................................................. 10

Check Engine Drive Belt.......................................................................................... 10

Check Transmission Poly-V Belt ............................................................................ 10

Service - Annually.................................................................................................... 10

Engine................................................................................................................... 10

Air Filter................................................................................................................ 10

Engine Oil............................................................................................................. 10

Storage Procedure ................................................................................................... 10

SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR....................................11-17

Mower Blade Replacement................................................................................. 11-12

Blade Sharpening................................................................................................11-12

Wheel Drive Control Adjustment............................................................................12

Driven and Drive Disc Service ................................................................................ 13

Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc ................................................................ 13

Drive Spring Repair/Replacement ..................................................................... 13

Driven Disc Adjustment.................................................................................13-14

Replacing Rubber Driven Disc Ring.................................................................. 14

Driven Disc Replacement (Non Commercial Models)...................................... 15

Driven Disc Bearing Replacement (Non Commercial Models)....................... 15

Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement........................................................................ 16

Belt Service.......................................................................................................... 16-17

Engine Drive Belt Replacement .................................................................... 16-17

Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement ........................................................... 17

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 18

SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ 19

Maintenance/Replacement Parts ............................................................................ 19

DECAL IDENTIFICATION..................................................................20-21

WARRANTY............................................................................................ 22

Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION

WHEEL DRIVE

BLADE

UPPER

MID-

ROPE

REAR HEIGHT

LOWER

OIL FILL CAP

ENGINE AIR

RECYCLING DECK

FRONT HEIGHT

LEVERS

FUEL

ROUND

PRIMER BULB

CONTROL

SPEED CONTROL

FAST

SLOW

START HANDLE

KNOB

HANDLE

ADJUSTMENT LEVER

REAR WHEEL

KNOB

FILLER CAP

HANDLE

& DIPSTICK

MUFFLER

FILTER COVER

COVER

FRONT WHEEL

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepar ed 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 & 3 of this manual and all s afety messages on the mower a nd attachments before operating the mower.

MOWER DECK

ADJUSTMENT

FIGURE 1.1

1.2 NOMENCLATURE

The nomenclature dra wing above, F igure 1.1, sho ws the essential parts of the SNAP PER 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 separat e eng ine owner’s manua l. Stud y these manuals before operating and keep both handy for future reference.

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CHECK

PUSH PRIMER

2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST

Make the following checks and perform the service required before ea ch start -up.

2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to m ake sure all are i n place and secur ely tightened.

2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel drive control to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.

WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL

BLADE CONTROL

2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and

engine of any accumulati on of spilled f uel, dirt, gr ass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times.

2.2 STARTING & OPERATION

2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE (Primer Models) (Push & Non Commercial Self-Propelled)

1. Prim er models do not have an adjustable eng ine

speed control. The engine speed is fixed in the “Fast” position and can not be changed.

2. Push primer bulb three times to start a cold engine. NOTE: Do not use pr imer bulb to start warm engine. See Figure 2.3.

NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the

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 specificatio ns. See Fig ure 2.2.

ENGINE OIL

FIGURE 2.2

2.1.5. Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower

outside where fumes c an safely dissi pate. Mak e sure cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine Owners Manual for specifications.

BULB THREE TIMES TO START COLD ENGINE

FIGURE 2.3

3. Pull blade control against handle.

4. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.

5. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until

engine runs smooth.

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ENGAGE

GROUND SPEED

LOWER

LOOSEN LOWER

MOVE CHOKE/ENGINE

PULL ROPE START

PULL BLADE

2.2 STARTING & OPERATION

2.2.2. ENGINE & BLADE (Choke Models)(Commercial Only)

1. Move engine speed control to the “Choke”

position. See Figure 2.4.

NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the

blade control.

SPEED CONTROL TO THE CHOKE POSITION

HANDLE TO CRANK ENGINE

FAST SPEED

CONTROL

SLOW SPEED

CONTROL AGAINST HANDLE

WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL

FIGURE 2.4

NOTE: Do not use choke to start warm engine.

2. Pull blade control against handle.

3. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.

4. After engine starts, m ove engine speed control

away from the chok e position to the “ Fast” (Rabbit) position and allow a bri ef war m-up unti l engin e runs smooth.

WARNING

Stop engine and mower blade by releasing the blade control before adjusting ground speed.

2.2.3. PROPELLING MOWER (Self Propelled Models Only)

1. Stop engine and mower blade by releasing the blade control before adjusting ground speed. Move ground speed control to the desired

speed position. See Figure 2.5.

2. Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting & Operation”.

3. Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. S ee Figure 2.4.

FIGURE 2.5

2.3 STOPPING

Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade control. Stop forward m otion of mower b y releasing the wheel drive control.

2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

The height of the m ower hand le can be adj usted as follows:

1. Loosen the lower nuts on each lower handle as shown in Figure 2.6.

HANDLE

FIGURE 2.6

2. Move u pper mower handle up or do wn until the

desired position is achie ved.

3. Tighten the lo wer nuts on each lower handle to maintain desired positi on.

HIGHER

LOWER

NUTS ON EACH LOWER HANDLE

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

REMOVE HAIR PIN

SHOWN IN

HEIGHT

HIGHEST CUTT

ING

SWIVEL

FIXED

3 4

LATCH

POSITIONS

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.

2.5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1. Pull the height adjusti ng latch out ward and m ove

to desired cutting height. See Figure 2.7.

IMPORTANT: Move r ear heig ht adjustm ent latch for rear wheel adjustm ent to correspond with raising or lower ing the front wheels to maintain the level of the deck.

AND CLEVIS PIN WHEEL MODEL

LOWEST CUTTING

HEIGHT

1 LOWEST

WHEEL MODEL

CUTTING HEIGHT

FIGURE 2.7

2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The

highest cutting position is Notch 6. The lowest cutting position is Notch 1. See Figure 2.8.

FIGURE 2.8

LATCH

6 HIGHEST

CUTTING HEIGHT

2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION NOTE: For best recycling results , cut up t o a m aximum of

1/3 of grass blade length and r ecycle ONLY when grass is dry.

1. Set all wheels in the highest cutting position (Notch 6).

2. Move engine speed control to “FAST” (Rabbit) position.

3. Move ground speed control to slowest speed setting.

4. 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.

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.

2.7 INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER

Install gras s catcher by slidi ng connector over fl ange of adapter. Attach grass bag h oo ks ove r middle handle cross bar. See Figu re 2 .9.

WARNING

FIGURE 2.9

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