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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
21" STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 17
MODELS
R2167517BV
RP2167517BV
RP215517HC
RP2167517B VE
WRP216517BE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
I P I 21 167sl 17 I Bv I
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MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE DESIGNATION
SELF-PROPELLED SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER
R - Recycling Model P - Self Propelled Model 17 - Series Designation
H - Honda
W - Model Designation 21 - 21" Cutting Width B - Briggs & Stratton
V- Over Head Valve C - Over Head Cam
55 - 5.50 HP
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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 OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE or feet near or under 1. DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside 1. DO NOT put hands rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge area where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or while engine 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 engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................... 2 - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ....................................................................................... 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 6-10 Pre-start Checklist ..........
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION BRIGGS HONDA ENGINE ENGINE WHEEL DRIVE BLADE SPEED SPEED CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL _ GROUNDSPEED CONTROL CHOKE FAST IGNITION KEY FAST ROPE START HANDLE SLOW SLOW FUEL FILLER CAP OIL FILL CAP AND DIPSTICK ENGINE PRIMER REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCH GRASS BAG ADAPTER 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 SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS. Its the essential parts
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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 required before each start-up. (Primer Models) 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter 1. Move engine speed control to the "Fast" (Rabbit) and covers to make sure all are in place and position. See Figure 2.3. securely tightened. IMPORTANT: Certain models do not have a 2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel drive control separate en
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Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 5. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE engine runs smooth. (Choke Models) 1. Move fuel shut off valve to the "ON" position. 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION See Figure 2.5. 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE (Electric Start Models) NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the When the ignition key (Electric Start Switch) is turned blade control. to "START", the engine will not crank and will not start unless the blade
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Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2.5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as 2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The follows: highest cutting position is Notch 6. The lowest 1. Loosen the lower nuts on each lower handle as cutting position is Notch 1. See Figure 2.10. shown in Figure 2.8. HIGHER LATCH LOWER POSITION HANDLE LOWER CUTTING HEIGHT SETTINGS LOOSEN LOWER NUTS ON EACH FIGURE 2.10 LOWER HANDLE /J // FIGURE 2.8 2
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Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.8 INSTALLATION of RECYCLING PLUG WARNING (Optional Accessory on Some Models) DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or STEP 1: Once adapter has been installed, recycling may servicewithengine and blade running.STOP engine be desired. Insert recycling plug completely and securely and blade.Disconnect spark plug wire and secure into adapter. Install grass bag. See Figure 2.12. away from spark plug.Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns,allow suf
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Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOOK BAG HANDLE OVER LOWER WARNING HANDLES 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. 2.9 INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER (Optional accessory on some models) SLIDE OVER END OF ADAPTER FLANGE MIDDLE HANDLE FIGURE 2.16 CROSS BAR ATTACH BAG HO
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Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.11 INSTALLATION of RECYCLING COVER WARNING (Optional Accessory on Some Models) DO NOT attemptany maintenance, adjustments or It will be necessary to remove bag adapter and grass bag or discharge deflector before installing recycling service with engine and blade running. STOP cover. See previous section for instructions. Install the engine and blade.Disconnect spark plugwire and recycling cover and secure to the side and top of the secure away from spark plug.
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Section 3- MAINTENANCE HONDA ENGINE 3.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular mower, always mention model and serial number. 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
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Section 3- MAINTENANCE 3.2.5. CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY-V BELT WARNING 1. Visually check poly-v belt for cracking, fraying, DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or severed or belt strands exposed. If worn or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine damaged, replace belt before operating mower. and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure RECOMMENDED away from spark plug. Engine and components are BLADE RETAINING HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for CAP SCREW TOR
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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 servicewithengine and blade running.STOP engine 1/16" TO 1/8" CLUTCH CABLE and blade.Disconnect spark plug wire and secure CLEARANCE away from spark plug.Engine and components are UPPER SPRING HOT. Avoid serious burns,allow sufficienttime for SPRING HOOK allcomponents tocool. LOWER SPRING 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees. DO NOT sharpen blade beyon
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS USE WARNING NEEDLE NOSE DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or servicewithengine 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 sufficienttime for allcomponents tocool. 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 ENGIN
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING 1/8"MEASUREMENT TO EDGE OFDRIVE DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or DISC service with engine and blade running. STOP engine DRIVE and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure SLIDE DRIVEN DISC away from spark plug. Engine and components are DISC ASSEMBLY HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for TOWARD OUTSIDE EDGE all components to cool. 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT TRANSFERFz:ZI_ (Continued From Previous Page) 2. Remove driven
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.5. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Assembly WARNING IMPORTANT: The bearing, on these machines, is DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or staked into the thrust plate. The bearing will have to be driven out with a mallet and a large punch. A new servicewithengine and bladerunning.STOP engine bearing with four retaining screws will have to be and blade.Disconnect spark plug wire and secure purchased to replace existing bearing. away from spark plug.Eng
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.4 BELT SERVICE j_ 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 servicewithengine and bladerunning.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 whic
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS PULLEY POSITION WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or servicewithengine and blade running.STOP engine and blade.Disconnect spark plug wire and secure DRIVE DISC away from spark plug.Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns,allow sufficienttime for SLOT IN END allcomponents tocool. OF DRIVE DISC BOLT BUSHING 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Stretch Type Belts) (Continued From Previous Page) DECK BRACKET IMPORTANT: Drain fuel tank be
