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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
EUROPEAN
21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 17
PROPELLED MODELS
EP217017BV
EMRP217017B
ERP217017BV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E P 21 70 17 BV
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE DESIGNATION
SELF-PROPELLED SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER
E – European Model P – Self Propelled Model 17 - Series Designation
M – Model Designation R – Recycling Model B – Briggs & Stratton
21 – 21” Cutting Width V – Ove
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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 SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 3. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine 11. STOP engine and wait until the blade comes to running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. complete STOP before removing grass bag and/or 4. DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. clearing grass. 5. DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside 12. DO NOT operate mower without the entire grass
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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 SPEED CONTROL BLADE FAST WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL CONTROL SLOW GROUND SPEED CONTROL ROPE START HANDLE ENGINE FUEL FILLER SPEED CAP ENGINE PRIMER CONTROL OIL FILL CAP HANDLE AND DIPSTICK KNOB GRASS BAG GRASS BAG FRONT HEIGHT ADAPTOR ADJUSTMENT LATCHES FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been pre
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE Make the following checks and perform the service (Primer Models) required before each start-up. 1. Move engine speed control to the “Fast” (Rabbit) 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter position. See Figure 2.3. and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. NOTE: Certain models are not equipped with an 2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel dr
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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 STEP 2: Install grass catcher by sliding connector DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or over flange of adapter. Attach grass bag hooks over service with engine and blade running. STOP engine middle handle cross bar. See Figure 2.10. 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. 2.6 RECYCLIN
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.8 INSTALLATION, COLLECTOR GRASS BAG WARNING (Optional accessory on some models) DO NOT operate without entire Grass Catcher or STEP 1: Install the grass bag adapter and secure to guard in place. Grass Catcher components are the side and top of the deck with the two nuts subject to deterioration during normal use. Inspect provided on the machine. Slot in front edge of frequently and replace worn or damaged adapter must be under nut located on top
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or DO NOT operate without entire Grass Catcher or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine guard in place. Grass Catcher components are and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure subject to deterioration during normal use. Inspect away from spark plug. Engine and components are frequently and replace worn or damaged HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for components
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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 sma
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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 damaged, replace belt before operating mower. disc. See Figure 3.3. 3. Reinstall transmission plug. 3.2.5. CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY-V BELT 4. Check grease level after each 25 hours of 1. Visually check p
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage. Refer to Section service with engine and blade running. STOP engine “MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT” for proper blade and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure inspection and service procedures. away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns; allow sufficient time for all components to coo
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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 4.1.2. BLADE SHARPENING 4. Sharpen blade on a grindin
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS USE WARNING NEEDLE NOSE DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 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 followin
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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 away from spark plug. Engine and components are DISC DISC ASSEMBLY HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for TOWARD OUTSIDE all components to cool. EDGE 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT TRANSFER ROD (Continued From
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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 service with engine and blade running. STOP engine have to be driven out with a mallet and a large punch. A new bearing with four retaining screws will have to be and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure purchased to replace existing bearing
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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
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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 m
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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
