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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 12 & 16
MODELS
PROPELLED MODELS
P216012TV
FRP216012TV
EFRP216012TV
EFRP216512TV
EFRP216516TV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
R P 21 50 12 T V
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
SELF-PROPELLED ENGINE TYPE
CUTTING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION
ENGINE HORSE POWER
R – Recycling Model F – Flange Type Deck 12 – Series Designation
P – Self Propelled Model N – California Model T – Tecumseh
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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 6. Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall grass can 4. Keep all bolts, especially blade bolts, nuts and hide obstacles. screws properly tight. Check that all cotter pins 7. DO NOT mow near drop offs, ditches or are in proper position. embankments. Operator could lose footing or 5. Service engine and make adjustments only balance. when engine is stopped. Removed spark plug 8. DO NOT mow on wet grass Always be sure of wir
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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...............................................................................................6 S
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ENGINE WHEEL DRIVE GROUND SPEED SPEED ENGINE SPEED DECAL CONTROL CONTROL BLADE CONTROL CONTROL FAST FAST GROUND SPEED CONTROL SLOW ENGINE SLOW SPEED CONTROL WHEEL DRIVE BLADE CONTROL - CONTROL - RELEASE RELEASE TO STOP UPPER TO STOP FORWARD BLADE & ENGINE HANDLE MOTION RECYCLING MODEL SHOWN ROPE START (ROPE START MOUNTED ON KNOB HANDLE RIGHT SIDE OF HANDLE) GRASS BAG MID CONNECTOR HANDLE GRASS BAG PRIMER OIL FILL CAP & BULB D
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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 2.4. 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 Before attempting any adjustments to the cutting height or front baffle, STOP the engine, remove the HOLE DESIGNATES TOP OF spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire BAFFLE (ALWAYS KEEP away from plug. DO NOT make any adjustments with HOLE IN UP POSITION) FRONT engine or blade running. Be extremely careful when DECK performing adjustments around engine. Engine is FRONT DECK BAFFLE (SHOWN BAFFLE IN HIGHEST POSITION) extremely
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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 SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local 1. Remove transmission fill plug. Roll machine SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. forward or backward while looking down into plug For the correct part or information for a particular hole. mower, always mention model and serial number. 2. If liquid grease IS NOT visible on the input gear
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED (Continued from previous page) BLADE RETAINING CAP SCREW TORQUE VALUE NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive disc. SHOULD BE 30 TO See Figure 3.3. 40 FT. LBS. 3. Reinstall transmission plug. 4. Thereafter, check grease level after each 25 hours of operation. KEEP DRIVE DISC CLEAN ! FIGURE 3.4 3.3 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) Perform all maintenance as described in the maint
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING WARNING Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP Never use a cutting blade that shows signs of the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the excessive wear or damage. Refer to Section on spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Wear MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT for proper heavy leather gloves when handling or working blade inspection and service procedures. around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS CATCHER MODEL WARNING SHOWN (ROPE START Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP MOUNTED ON LEFT the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the SIDE OF HANDLE) spark plug and secure wire away from plug. NOTE: The following sections 4.2 through UPPER 4.4 are for self-propelled models only. KNOB UPPER 4.2 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT CLIP 1. The wheel drive control is properly adjusted when there is 1/16” to 1/8” clearance betwe
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 1. Place shift rod in the number six speed position. WARNING See Figure 4.8. Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP MOVE GROUND the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the REYCLING MODEL SHOWN SPEED CONTROL TO spark plug and secure wire away from plug. (ROPE START MOUNTED ON SIX SPEED POSITION RIGHT SIDE OF HANDLE) 4.3.1. Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc. SIXTH SPEED If oil or grease on the drive disc or driven disc is POSIT
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING CONNECTOR Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP CLIP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. 3. Slide driven disc assembly over to 1/8” from outside TRANSFER edge of drive disc. Maintaining the 1/8” measurement, ROD remove any looseness from the linkage. This can be done by holding the transfer rod and applying pressure SPEED CONTROL ROD to the left (as vi
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. 4.3.5. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc If the driven disc bearing fails, remove the driven disc assembly and replace bearing as follows: 1. Remove snap ring. See Figure 4.14. BALL BEARING THRUST SHIM PLATE WASHER “O” RING SNAP RING 3/8” BEARING LOCK NUT REMOVE FOUR BALL BEARING MACHINE
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. IDLER 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement SPRING 3. Remove the driven disc. Refer to Section on RIGHT WHEEL BRACKET “Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring” for driven disc removal procedure. DRIVE PULL SPRING THROUGH DISC LARGE HOLE & HOOK INTO SMALL HOLE SLOT IN END POSITION SCRAPER OF DRIVE
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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. 2. Move choke control to “CHOKE” position. 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 at all times during oper
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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 9 X Initial Oil Change Page 9 X Periodic Oil Change Page 9 X* Transmission Check Grease Level Page 9 X X Grease Periodic Grease Check Page 9 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 Manua
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3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both. For ninety (90) days from purchase date for the original purchaser's commercial, rental, or other non-residential use, S
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PRIMARY MAINTENANCE An illustration of how dirt can damage your engine & how reasonable maintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best available engines and components in their products in order to provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper care is essential in prolonging engine life. Dirt is your engine’s enemy number 1! The engine on your Snapper product spends its entire life operating close to the ground at high speed creating a virtual storm of dust a
