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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 17
PROPELLED MODELS
FRP2167517BV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
F R P 21 675 17 BV
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE DESIGNATION
SELF-PROPELLED SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER
F – Flange Type Deck R – Recycling Model 675 – 6.75 HP (Engine Horse Power)
P – Self Propelled Model 17 – Series Designation
21 – 21” Cutting Width B – Briggs & Stratton
V – Over Head
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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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating 1. DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside parts. Keep clear of discharge area while engine where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or is running. pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace, 2. STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow walks, or roads, and under any conditions engine to cool before storing machine in a
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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
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION WHEEL DRIVE BLADE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL GROUND SPEED FAST CONTROL SLOW ROPE START HANDLE ENGINE SPEED FUEL FILLER CONTROL CAP OIL FILL CAP AND DIPSTICK ENGINE PRIMER REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCH RECYCLING DECK COVER FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCHES FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the op
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service fins clear at all times. required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE and covers to make sure all are in place and securely (Primer Models) tightened. 1. Move engine speed control to the “Fast” (Rabbit) 2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER 2. Move upper mower handle up or down until the (Self Propelled Models Only) desired position is achieved. 1. Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting & 3. Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to Operation”. maintain desired position. 2. Move ground speed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.5. 3. Move wheel drive control against handle to WARNING engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. Stop
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure HOLE DESIGNATES TOP OF BAFFLE (ALWAYS KEEP away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOLE IN UP POSITION) HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all FRONT DECK components to cool. FRONT DECK BAFFLE (SHOWN BAFFLE IN HIGHEST POSITION) WING NUTS WING NUT 2.6 RECYCLING OPERA
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FRONT EDGE OF NUT WARNING DEFLECTOR UNDER DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or NUT 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. 2.8 INSTALLATION of DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR (Optional accessory on some models) 1. Remove front and rear nuts at
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine 1. Remove transmission fill plug. Roll machine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local forward or backward while looking down into plug SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. hole. For the correct part or information for a particular 2. If liquid grease IS NOT visible on the input gear mower, always mention model and serial number. (the
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION 3.2.4. CHECK ENGINE DRIVE BELT (Continued from previous page) 1. Visually check engine drive belt for cracking, fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. If worn or NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive disc. See Figure 3.3. damaged, replace belt before operating mower. 3. Reinstall transmission plug. 3.2.5. CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY-V BELT 4. Check grease level after each 25 hours of operation. 1. Vis
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 2. Replace the blade if it is badly chipped, bent, WARNING noticeably out of balance or has cracks or notch in DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or either tip. See Figure 4.1 & 4.1A. Replace with new service with engine and blade running. STOP engine blade. and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are WARNING HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all DO NOT use a cutting bla
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS CLUTCH CABLE WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or VINYL SPRING service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 1/16” TO 1/8” CLUTCH CABLE and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure CLEARANCE EYE away from spark plug. Engine and components are UPPER SPRING HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all SPRING HOOK components to cool. LOWER SPRING 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 de
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS USE WARNING NEEDLE DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or NOSE PLIERS TO service with engine and blade running. STOP engine INSTALL and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure DRIVE away from spark plug. Engine and components are SPRING HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3 DRIVEN AND DRIVE DISC SERVICE If the mower does not propel itself properly, See Figure 4.6. Check for the following
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING 1/8” MEASUREMENT TO DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or OUTSIDE EDGE OF DRIVE service with engine and blade running. STOP engine DISC and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are DRIVE SLIDE DRIVEN DISC HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for DISC ASSEMBLY all components to cool. TOWARD OUTSIDE EDGE 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT TRANSFER (Continued From P
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.5. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Assembly WARNING IMPORTANT: The bearing, on these “M” series DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or machines, is staked into the thrust plate. The bearing will have to be driven out with a mallet and a large punch. A service with engine and blade running. STOP engine new bearing with four retaining screws will have to be and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure purchased to replace existing bearin
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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 powers the poly-v belt which engages the transmission that service with engine and blade running. STOP engine powers the rear wheels. Should these belts become and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure worn, they could cause slippage which would impair away from spark plug. E
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.4.2. Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement WARNING 1. Remove the driven disc. Refer to Section on DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or “Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring” for procedure. service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 2. Note the routing of the old belt around the three and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure pulleys before removing it. See Figure 4.17. away from spark plug. Engine and components are 3. Place n
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking or priming. 2. Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Blade control is released or is not being held securely 1. Blade control should be held securely against After Running against handle. handle a
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SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH USE HRS HRS HRS HRS SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 10 X Periodic Oil Change Page 11 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual X** & Page 11 Clean or Replace Engine Manual Air Cleaner X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual X Engine Cooling Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Manual X** System Drive Belts Check For Wear And Page 17-18 X X
