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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 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION tightened. 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE (Briggs Eng
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Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.3 STOPPING 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE (Kawasaki Engine) Stop forward motion of mower by releasing the 1. Make sure fuel valve on engine is open. See wheel drive control. Stop engine and blade by Figure 2.5. releasing the blade control. 2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows: 1. Loosen the lower nuts on each lower handle as shown in Figure 2.7. HIGHER LOWER HANDLE CLOSE I FIGURE 2.5 LOOSEN LOWE
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Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP la (Kawasaki only): Attach Bag Adapter Standoff 2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The between rope guide pulley assembly and engine recoil. See Figure 2.10a. highest cutting position is Notch 6. The lowest cutting position is Notch 1. See Figures 2.8 & 2.9. A. Remove right rear bolt from engine recoil cover. B. Remove torx screw and nut securing rope guide pulley to bracket on bag adapter. Fq LATCH C. Lay standoff between bolt holes in engine re
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Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING HOOK BAG HANDLE OVER LOWER DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 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. 2.8 INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG (Door Type Bag) Install grass bag by sliding connector over flange of adapter. See Figure 2.12. SLIDE BAG POSITION BAG CON
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Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.12 INSTALLATION of RECYCLING COVER WARNING (Optional Accessory on Some Models) DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or It will be necessary to remove bag adapter and grass bag or discharge deflector before installing recycling cover. service with engine and blade running. STOP engine See previous section for instructions. Install the recycling and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure cover and secure to the side and top of the deck with the away
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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 hole. SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. 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 small gear be
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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 servicewithengineand 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 HOT. Avoid serious burns,allow sufficienttime for all fue
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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 & 4.1A. 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 DO NOT use a cuttingblade thatshows signs
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS CLUTCH CABLE WARNING VINYL SPRING 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 away from spark plug. Engine and components are UPPER SPRING HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for SPRING HOOK all components to cool. LOWER SPRING 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees. DO NOT sharpen blade beyond
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS USE WARNING \ DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 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. 4.3 DRIVEN AND DRIVE DISC SERVICE If the mower does not propel itself properly, See Figure 4.6. Check for the following problems: DRIVEN DISC & RUBBER RING POLY-V DRIVE SPRING ENGINE
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 1/8" MEASUREMENT TO servicewithengineand blade running.STOP engine OUTSIDE EDGE OF DRIVE and blade.Disconnect spark plug wire and secure DISC away from spark plug.Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns,allow sufficienttime for DRIVE SLIDE DRIVEN DISC allcomponents tocool. DISC ASSEMBLY TOWARD OUTSIDE EDGE 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT (Continued From Previous Page) 2. Remove driven disc spring fro
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING 4.3.5. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Assembly DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or IMPORTANT: The bearing on these machines is staked into the thrust plate. The bearing will have to be driven servicewithengineand blade running.STOP engine out with a mallet and a large punch. A new bearing with and blade.Disconnect spark plug wire and secure four retaining screws will have to be purchased to away from spark plug.Engine and components are repla
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.4 BELT SERVICE WARNING On self-propelled mowers, the engine belt transmits DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or power from engine to drive disc. The drive disc powers the poly-v belt, which engages the servicewithengineand blade running.STOP engine transmission that powers the rear wheels. Should and blade.Disconnect spark plug wire and secure these belts become worn, they could cause slippage, away from spark plug.Engine and components are which woul
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS PULLEY POSITION WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are SLOT IN END HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for OF DRIVE DISC all components to cool. BOLT 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Stretch Type Belts) DECKBRACKET (Continued From Previous Page) (PARTIALLY SHOWN) _,,,_'-- BOLT RETAINER
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
21" STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 18
MODELS
216518B
P216518B
P217018BV
P217018BVE
P216018KWV
RP217018B V
RP217018BVE
RP216018KWV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
I P I 21 I 70 I 18 I B IVlEI
SELF-PROPELLED ENGINE OPTION
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE DESIGNATION
ENGINE HORSE POWER * SERIES DESIGNATION
R - Recycling Model P - Self Propelled Model 18 - Series Designation
V - Overhead Valve
21 - 21" Cutting Width 60 - 6.0 HP (Engine Horse Power) B - Briggs & Stratton
E - E
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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 and bo
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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. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting make running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. certain engine, blade and all moving parts have 4. DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. STOPPED. Disconnect and secure spark plug wire 5. DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside away from plug to prevent ac
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE (Continued From Previous Page) 9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when handling them. 10. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine. 11. Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices. 12. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement part
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................... 2 - 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ....................................................................................... 6 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 7-11 Pre-start Checklist ..........
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION BLADE BRIGGS KAWASAKI CONTROL ENGINE ENGINE WHEEL DRIVE SPEED SPEED CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL GROUND SPEED / CONTROL / FAST FAST ENGINE SPEED CONTROL 3HOKE SLOW SLOW ROPE / START HANDLE FUEL FILL OIL FILL AND DIPSTICK GRASS BAG ENGINE PRIMER REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCH GRASS BAG ADAPTER FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCHES FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operators of The nomenclature drawing above, Figure 1.1, shows the SNA
