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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
EUROPEAN
21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 17
PROPELLED MODEL
EFRP216517BV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E F R P 21 65 17 B V
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
SELF-PROPELLED ENGINE TYPE
CUTTING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION
ENGINE HORSE POWER
E – European Model R – Recycling Model 17 – Series Designation
F – Flange Type Deck P – Self Propelled Model B – Briggs & Stratton Engine
21 – 21” Cutting Width V – Over H
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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...............................................................................................6
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ENGINE GROUND SPEED CONTROL SPEED DECAL WHEEL DRIVE BLADE FAST CONTROL CONTROL FAST ENGINE SPEED SLOW CONTROL SLOW ROPE START BLADE CONTROL - WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL - GROUND RELEASE TO STOP ENGINE SPEED RELEASE TO STOP HANDLE SPEED BLADE & ENGINE CONTROL FORWARD MOTION CONTROL UPPER HANDLE KNOB MID HANDLE SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR KNOB OIL FILL CAP & DIPSTICK LOWER HANDLE REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCH RECYCLING DECK COVER FUEL
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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, grass, required before each start-up. oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter 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 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER 2. Move upper mower handle up or down until the (Self Propelled Models Only) desired position is achieved. 1. Move ground speed control to the desired speed 3. Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to position. See Figure 2.5. maintain desired position. 2. Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. WARNING Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is moving by chan
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine HOLE DESIGNATES TOP OF and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure BAFFLE (ALWAYS KEEP away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOLE IN UP POSITION) FRONT HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all DECK components to cool. FRONT DECK BAFFLE (SHOWN BAFFLE IN HIGHEST POSITION) WING 2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION NUTS WI
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.9 INSTALLATION of DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR (Optional accessory on some models) 1. Remove front and rear nuts attaching recycling cover to deck. Remove recycling cover. See Figure 2.10. 2. Install discharge deflector and secure to deck using hardware removed in Step 1. Slot in front edge of discharge deflector must be under nut as shown and both bolts protruding through holes in the side of the deflector. See Figure 2.11.
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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 3.3 SERVICE - ANNUALLY WARNING Perform all maintenance as described in the DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or “Service Schedule” section of this manual. service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 3.3.1. Engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure Service engine according to engine owner’s away from spark plug. Engine and components are manual. HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for 3.3.2. Air Filter all compone
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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 & 4.2. 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 blad
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS CLUTCH CABLE WARNING VINYL SPRING COVER DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 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 t
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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 OUTSIDE EDGE OF DRIVE DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or DISC service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure DRIVE SLIDE DRIVEN DISC DISC away from spark plug. Engine and components are ASSEMBLY HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for TOWARD OUTSIDE EDGE all components to cool. TRANSFER 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT ROD (Continued Fr
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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 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement WARNING (Stretch Type Belts) DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 1. Empty the fuel tank. service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 2. Note the belt routing in Figure 4.15. There is no and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure idler pulley on these models to disconnect. See Figure away from spark plug. Engine and components are 4.15. HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for a
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 9. Loop the belt around the pulley on the bottom of WARNING the drive disc. DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 10. Reinstall drive disc and retaining hardware. service with engine and blade running. STOP engine IMPORTANT: 1) The square shoulder of the drive and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure disc bolt must fit into the square hole of the bushing. away from spark plug. Engine and components are 2) The square end of bushing mu
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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* Transmission Check Grease Level Page 10 X X Grease Periodic Grease Check Page 11 X Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual. X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual. X** Replace Engine Manual. Spark Plug X Clean Shroud & Fins Engine M
