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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
COMMERCIAL MODEL
SERIES 17
PROPELLED
MODELS
CP216017RV
CP215017KWV
CP215017HV
CP215517HV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
C P 21 60 17 R V
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
SELF-PROPELLED ENGINE TYPE
CUTTING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION
ENGINE HORSE POWER
C – Commercial Model P – Self Propelled Model 17 -- Series Designation
21 – 21” Cutting Width R – Robin Engine H - Honda Engine KW - Kawasaki Eng
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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 where engine to cool before storing machin
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................ 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ...................................................................................... 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................. 6-9 Pre-start Checklist....
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ENGINE ENGINE SPEED SPEED WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL BLADE CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL GROUND SPEED CONTROL “CHOKE ” “FAST” ROPE START HANDLE SLOW FUEL FILLER CAP GRASS FUEL VALVE BAG (HIDDEN IN THIS VIEW) REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCH GRASS BAG ADAPTER FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTING LATCHES FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has b
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and Make the following checks and perform the service engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, required before each start-up. grass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter cooling fins clear at all times. and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE (Choke Models) 1. Move fuel shut off valve to the “ON” position. See Figure 2.4. NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control. MOVE TO HONDA FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE CHOKE ENGINES SHOWN IN THE “ON” POSITION POSITION ENGINE SPEED CONTROL FIGURE 2.5 KAWASAKI MOVE GROUND MOVE CONTROL SPEED CONTROL ENGINES
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The The height of the mower handle can be adjusted highest cutting position is Notch 6. The lowest as follows: cutting position is Notch 1. See Figure 2.9. 1. Loosen the nuts on each lower handle as shown in Figure 2.7. HIGHER LATCH POSITION LOWER S HANDLE LOWER CUTTING HEIGHT SETTINGS FIGURE 2.9 LOOSEN LOWER NUTS ON EACH LOWER HANDLE FIGURE 2.7
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING HOOK BAG HANDLE DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or OVER LOWER HANDLES 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. 2.
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular mower, always mention model and serial number. 3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and b
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 2. Look into plug hole. If liquid grease IS NOT WARNING visible on the input gear (the small gear below the DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or plug hole), add an amount, to cover gear, of service with engine and blade running. STOP Snapper “00” grease. See Figure 3.2. engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and NOTE: Snapper “00” Grease (Part No. 2-9443) is components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.4 STORAGE PROCEDURE WARNING Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for directions DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or regarding engine storage preparations. Prepare the service with engine and blade running. STOP engine mower for “end of season” storage as follows: and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are 1. Drain fuel from fuel tank and let engine run until all fuel is out of the carburetor. H
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS MAKE SURE THAT BLADE HUB IS WARNING SEATED DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or BLADE BETWEEN service with engine and blade running. STOP HUB FLANGES engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and FLANGE 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
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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. STOP right handle. The upper clip should be located 2” engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and below the upper bolt; the lower clip should be 4” above the lower bolt. The cable should slide freely
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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. Disconnect spark plug wire and 1. Place ground speed control in the number six secure away from spark plug. Engine and speed position. See Figure 4.7. components are HOT. Avoid serious burn
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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. Install new rubber ring as service with engine and blade running. STOP follows: engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and 1. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, free the secure away from spark plug. Engine and clip from
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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. Remove snap ring. See Figure 4.13. engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and THRUST SHIM PLATE components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow WASHER SNAP suffici
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.4. BELT SERVICE WARNING On these mowers, the engine belt transmits power DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or from engine to drive disc. The drive disc powers service with engine and blade running. STOP the poly-v belt, which engages the transmission engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and that powers the rear wheels. Should these belts become worn, they could cause slippage, which secure away from spark plug. Engine and would im
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS PULLEY POSITION WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or DRIVE DISC service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and SLOT IN END OF DRIVE DISC components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow BOLT sufficient time for all components to cool. BUSHING 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement DECK BRACKET (Stretch Type Belts) (PARTIA
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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. 4. Honda & Kawasaki Engines Only – Fuel Shut-Off in 4. Turn Fuel Shut-Off to “ON” position the “OFF” position Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Blade control is released or is
