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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
21" STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 17
MODELS
2167517BV
P2167517BV
P2167517BVE
WP216517B
P215517HC
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
I P I 21 I 675 I 1TI BIVIEI
SELF-PROPELLED ENGINE OPTION
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE DESIGNATION
ENGINE HORSE POWER SERIES DESIGNATION
W - Model Designation P - Self Propelled Model 17 - Series Designation
21 - 21" Cutting Width B - Briggs & Stratton H - Honda Engine
V - Overhead Valve C -Overhead Cam
56 - 6.6 HP (Engine Horse Power) G5 -
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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 1. DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside 1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge area while engine where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or 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 ............................................................... 6-11 Pre-start Checklist .............
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION BRIGGS HONDA WHEEL DRIVE BLADE CONTROL ENGINE ENGINE CONTROL SPEED SPEED CONTROL CONTROL GROUND SPEED CONTROL "CHOKE FAST ROPE START SLOW SLOW HANDLE FUEL FILLER GRASS CAP BAG OIL FILL CAP AND DIPSTICK 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 SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS.
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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 fins clear at all times. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION tightened. 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE 2.1.2. Che
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.2. ENGINE & BLADE 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE (Electric Start Models) (Choke Models) When the ignition key (Electric Start Switch) is turned to "START", the engine will not crank and will not start 1. Move fuel shut off valve to the "ON" position. unless the blade control is engaged! See Figure 2.5. 1. Move engine speed control to the "Fast" (Rabbit) position. See Figure 2.3. NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade contro
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as highest cutting position is Notch 6. The lowest follows: cutting position is Notch 1. See Figure 2.10. 1. Loosen the lower nuts on each lower handle as shown in Figure 2.8. HIGHER LATCH POSITION LOWER HANDLE LOWER CUTTING HEIGHT SETTINGS LOOSEN LOWER NUTS ON EACH FIGURE 2.10 LOWER HANDLE J/ // FIGURE 2.8 2. Move upper mower handle up
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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 service with engine 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, al
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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. 2.9 INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG (Continued From Previous Page) Attach grass bag hooks over middle handle cross bar. See Figure 2.14. SLIDE OVER END OF AD
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.13 INSTALLATION of RECYCLING COVER 2.12 INSTALLATION of DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR (Optional Accessory on Some Models) (Optional accessory on some models) It will be necessary to remove bag adapter and grass bag Install discharge deflector if discharging is desired. Grass or discharge deflector before installing recycling cover. Bag and Bag Adapter or Recycling Cover must be See previous section for instructions. Install the recycling removed. cover and secure to th
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Section 3- MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION HONDA ENGINE 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 all
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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 blade. service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 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 all DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows
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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 CLEARANCE and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure UPPER away from spark plug. Engine and components are SPRING HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all HOOK components to cool. LOWER 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees. DO NOT sharpen blade beyond ori
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS USE WARNING _ EEDLE DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or NOSE PLIERS 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 HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all SPRING 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 &
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING 1/8" MEASUREMENT TO 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 (Continued From Previous Page) 2. Remove driven disc spring from driven dis
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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 staked into the thrust plate. The bearing will have to be driven DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or out with a mallet and a large punch. A new bearing with service with engine and blade running. STOP engine four retaining screws wilt have to be purchased to and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure replace existing bearing. away from spark plug.
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.4 BELT SERVICE _IL WARNING ,_ On self-propelled mowers, the engine belt transmits power from engine to drive disc. The drive disc powers DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or the poly-v belt, which engages the transmission that service with engine and blade running. STOP engine powers the rear wheels. Should these belts become and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure worn, they could cause slippage, which would impair away from spark plug. Engi
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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 all OF DRIVE DISC components to cool. BOLT 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Stretch Type Belts) DECKBRACKET (Continued From Previous Page) BOLT RETAINER IMPORTANT: Drain fuel tank
