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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
“M” MODEL
SERIES 14
MODELS
PUSH MODELS PROPELLED MODELS
MR215014B MRP216014B
MCRS215014KWV MRP216014T
MCRP215014KWV
EMRP216014B
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
M C R P 21 50 14 KW V
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
SELF-PROPELLED ENGINE TYPE
CUTTING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION
ENGINE HORSE POWER
M – Middle Market C – Commercial Model
R – Recycling Model P – Self Propelled Model 14 – Se
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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 is where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or running. pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace, 2. STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, walks, or clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow roads, and under any conditions where thrown engine to cool before storing
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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....................................................................................................
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RABBIT Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ”FAST” ENGINE SPEED CONTROL SYMBOLS WHEEL DRIVE BLADE CONTROL CONTROL UPPER HANDLE TURTLE ”SLOW” ENGINE FAST SPEED CONTROL GROUND SPEED SLOW CONTROL MID- ROPE HANDLE START HANDLE LOWER HANDLE KNOB OIL FILL CAP & DIPSTICK FUEL FILLER ENGINE AIR KNOB CAP FILTER COVER REAR HEIGHT MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVER REAR WHEEL RECYCLING DECK PRIMER FRONT HEIGHT COVER BULB ADJUSTMENT LEVER FRONT WHEEL FIGURE 1.1
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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 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.2. ENGINE & BLADE GROUND SPEED (Choke Models)(Commercial Only) CONTROL 1. Move choke/engine speed control to the “Choke” position. See Figure 2.4. FAST SPEED NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control. MOVE CHOKE/ENGINE SPEED CONTROL TO THE SLOW SPEED CHOKE POSITION PULL ROPE START HANDLE TO CRANK ENGINE PULL BLADE CONTROL AGAINST HANDLE FIGURE 2.5 2.3 STOPPING Stop engine and b
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 SWIVEL WHEEL LOCK and UNLOCK WARNING (Swivel Wheel Models Only) Before attempting any adjustments to the cutting height, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the IMPORTANT: Engage the lock on the swivel wheel to spark plug and secure wire away from plug. DO NOT make maintain better control of machine when operating on any adjustments with engine or blade running. Be slopes. extremely careful when performing adjustments around en
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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. See Figure 3.2. SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local 2. If liquid grease IS NOT visible on the input gear (the SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. small gear below the plug hole), add an amount, to For the correct part or information for a particular cover gear, of Snapper “00” grease. See Figure 3.
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION 3.2.5 CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY-V BELT 1. Visually check poly-v belt for cracking, fraying, NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive disc. severed or belt strands exposed. Replace belt before See Figure 3.3. operating mower. 3. Reinstall transmission plug. RECOMMENDED 4. Thereafter, check grease level after each 25 BLADE RETAINING CAP SCREW hours of operation. TORQUE VALUE SHOULD BE 30 TO 40 FT.
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 2. Replace the blade if it is badly chipped, bent, WARNING noticeably out of balance or has cracks or notch in Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP either tip. See Figure 4.1 & 4.2. Replace with new the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the blade. spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp WARNING and can cause severe injury. N
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING CLUTCH CABLE Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP VINYL SPRING COVER the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the CLUTCH spark plug and secure wire away from plug. 1/16” TO 1/8” CABLE EYE CLEARANCE UPPER 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of SPRING HOOK SPRING 22 to 28 degrees. DO NOT sharpen blade beyond LOWER original cutting edge. See Figure 4.4. SPRING DO NOT SHARPEN BEYOND ORIGINAL CUTTING EDG
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP USE NEEDLE the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the NOSE PLIERS spark plug and secure wire away from plug. TO INSTALL DRIVE SPRING 4.3 DRIVEN DISC SERVICE If the mower does not propel itself properly, refer to Figure 4.6. Check for the following problems: DRIVEN DISC & RUBBER RING POLY-V-BELT DRIVE SPRING DRIVE SPRING ENGINE DRIVE BELT DRIVE DISC FIGURE 4.7 4.3
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 1/8” MEASUREMENT TO WARNING SLIDE DRIVEN OUTSIDE EDGE OF DISC ASSEMBLY Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP DRIVE DISC TOWARD the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the OUTSIDE EDGE DRIVE spark plug and secure wire away from plug. DISC 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT (Continued From Previous Page) 2. Remove driven disc spring from driven disc assembly. Loosen connector hex nut. See Figure 4.9. TRANSFER ROD DRIVEN DIS
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.3.5. Replacing Rubber Driven Disc WARNING (Non-Commercial Model) Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP If the rubber driven disc is badly chunked or worn the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the down, it must be replaced. Install new rubber driven spark plug and secure wire away from plug. disc as follows: 1. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, free the clip from the transfer rod. Then remove the transfer rod 4.3.4. Replaci
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.3.6. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Assembly 4. Slide the rubber driven disc hub out of the (Commercial Models) bearing. If the driven disc bearing fails, remove the driven disc 5. Drive out existing bearing. assembly and replace bearing as follows: 6. Install new bearing and secure to thrust plate 1. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, free the clip with four retaining screws. Tighten screws securely. from the transfer rod. Then remove the tra
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement WARNING (Standard and Stretch Type Belts) Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP 1. Empty the fuel tank. the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the 2. Standard Belt: Unhook the idler spring from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. right rear wheel bracket. See Figures 4.18. 2.A. Stretch Belt: Proceed to Step 3. There is no idler 4.3.8. Replacement Of Bearing On Pulley End Of Hex pu
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 6. Remove the belt cover located under deck. WARNING 7. Standard Belt: Lift the drive disc off the idler Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP arm and remove worn belt. the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the 7.A. Stretch Belt: Lift the drive disc up and remove spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Wear worn belt. heavy leather gloves when handling or working around 8. Loop one end of new belt over engine pulley and cutting
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR IDLER WARNING PULLEY Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP DRIVE DIFFERENTIAL PULLEY BRACKET the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Wear POLY-V BELT heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. Never use a cutting blade that HEX SHAFT shows signs of excessive wear or damage. 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt
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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. 2. Engine needs choking or priming. 2.Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for Using Recoil Starter 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 against handle. handle at all times du
