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Operator’s Manual
21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 20
Model No. Description
7800596 217020B
7800597 P217020B
7800600 N217020B
7800601 NP217020B
7800602 RP217020
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.
Manual No. 7103934 (Rev.
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Thank You for purchasing this quality-built Snapper product. We’re pleased that you placed your confidence in the Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Snapper product will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with the machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended only for finish cutting of established la
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Operator Safety Features and Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Warranties Table of Contents Operator Safety .................................................................................................................4 Important Operator Safety Instructions .....................................................................4 Features and Controls .......................................................................................................6 Operation .................
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Important Operator 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
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Operator Safety Important Operator Safety Instructions (Continued) ! ! Safe Handling of Gasoline Operation (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 6. DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck 13. DO NOT operate mower without the entire grass or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place the contain- catcher, or guards in place discharge guard, rear guard or ers on the ground away from the vehicle before filling. other safety devices in place and wo
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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. F I H J G B A D C E Features and Controls F. Blade Control A. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick G. Rope Start Handle B. Fuel Filler Cap H. Ground Speed Control C. Recycling Cover I. Drive Wheel Control D. Rear Height Adjustment Latch (2) J. Engine Speed Control E. Front Height Adjustment Latch (2) 6 w
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Operation Operation Pre-Start Check List Starting and Operation Make the following checks and perform the service required Engine and Blade (Briggs Quantum Series before each start-up. Engines) 1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter, 1. Move the engine speed control to the fast (‘Rabbit’) and covers to make sure all are in place and securely position. tightened. 2. Check the blade control (A, Figure 1), wheel drive NOTE: Briggs Quantum Series engines are equipped with
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Operation (Continued) Starting and Operation (Continued) Stopping 1. Stop forward motion of the mower by releasing the Propelling the Mower wheel drive control. (Self-Propelled Models Only) 2. Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade 1. Start the engine. Refer to the Section entitled “Starting control. and Operation – Engine and Blade”. 2. Move the ground speed control (A, Figure 4) to the desired speed position. Handle Height Adjustment 3. Squeeze the wheel drive control (B) a
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Operation Operation (Continued) Recycling Operation ! WARNING ! Note: For best recycling results, cut up to a maximum of 1/3 DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service of grass blade length and recycle ONLY when grass is dry. with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. 1. Set all wheels in the highest cutting position (Notch Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark 7). Refer to the Section entitled “Cutting Height plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoi
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Operation (Continued) Installing the Grass Bag Adapter ! WARNING ! (Optional Accessory on Some Models) DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service 1. Remove the recycling cover. Refer to the Section enti- with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. tled “Recycling Operation”. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark 2. Install the adapter (A, Figure 10) to the deck in place of plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious the recycling cover, making
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Operation Operation (Continued) Installing the Grass Bag ! WARNING ! (Door Type Bag) DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service 1. Install the grass bag adapter. Refer to the Section with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. entitled “Installing the Grass Bag Adapter”. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark 2. Install the grass bag by sliding the connector (A, Figure plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious 12) over the adapter flange. b
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Maintenance Check Grease Level in Transmission Maintenance - Introduction 1. Remove the transmission fill plug (A, Figure 14). Roll To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPER the machine forward or backward while looking down replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer into the plug hole. for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or 2. If liquid grease is not visible on the input gear (the small information for a particular mower, always mention
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Maintenance Maintenance (Continued) Check Transmission Poly-V Belt ! WARNING ! 1. Visually check the poly-v belt for cracking, fraying, DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service severed or exposed belt strands. If worn or damaged, with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. replace the belt before operating the mower. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious Service - Periodic burns, allow sufficient ti
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Maintenance (Continued) A ! WARNING ! B 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. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. C Mower Blade Replacement Figure 18: Ninja blade wea
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Maintenance Maintenance (Continued) A ! ! WARNING B G DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. D C Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious E F burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Blade Sharpening (Continued) 4. Sharpen the blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees (B, Figure 20). DO NOT sharpen the blade beyond the origina
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Maintenance (Continued) Drive Spring Repair/Replacement ! ! WARNING If the drive spring (A, Figure 23) is loose, reconnect. If the DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service spring is broken, replace with a new spring. with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark Note: Use a pair of needle nose pliers to install the drive spring. plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all
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Maintenance Maintenance (Continued) A ! ! WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service B 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 Adjustment (Continued) 2. Remove the driven disc spring (A, Figure 25) from the driven disc assembly (B). Also remove the pin and washer (C) from the transfer
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Maintenance (Continued) Driven Disc Bearing Replacement ! ! WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service IMPORTANT: The bearing on these machines is staked into with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. the thrust plate. The bearing will have to be driven out with a Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark mallet and a large punch. A new bearing with four retaining plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious screws will have to be purchase
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Maintenance Maintenance (Continued) Belt Service ! ! WARNING On self-propelled mowers, the engine belt (A, Figure 31) DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service transmits power from the engine pulley (B) to the drive disc with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. (C). The drive disc powers the poly-v belt, which engages Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark the transmission that powers the rear wheels. Should these plug. Engine and components are HO
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Maintenance (Continued) ! ! WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service A 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 B burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. C Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Stretch Type Belts - Continued) D IMPORTANT: Drain the fuel tank before tipping the mower. DO NOT tip the machine with the carburetor or spark plug E
