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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS CLUTCH CABLE WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or VINYL SPRING service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 1/16” TO 1/8” CLUTCH CABLE and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure CLEARANCE EYE away from spark plug. Engine and components are UPPER SPRING HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all SPRING HOOK components to cool. LOWER SPRING 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 de
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS USE WARNING NEEDLE DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or NOSE PLIERS TO 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 SPRING 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
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING 1/8” MEASUREMENT TO OUTSIDE EDGE OF DRIVE DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or DISC service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure DRIVE 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. TRANSFER 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT ROD (Continued Fr
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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 DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or into the thrust plate. The bearing will have to be driven out with a mallet and a large punch. A new bearing with service with engine and blade running. STOP engine four retaining screws will have to be purchased to and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure replace existing bearing. away from
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement WARNING (Stretch Type Belts) DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 1. Empty the fuel tank. service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 2. Note the belt routing in Figure 4.15. There is no and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure idler pulley on these models to disconnect. See Figure away from spark plug. Engine and components are 4.15. HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 9. Loop the belt around the pulley on the bottom of WARNING the drive disc. DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 10. Reinstall drive disc and retaining hardware. service with engine and blade running. STOP engine IMPORTANT: 1) The square shoulder of the drive and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure disc bolt must fit into the square hole of the bushing. away from spark plug. Engine and components are 2) The square end of bushing mu
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING 4.4.5. BATTERY TESTING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or The charge condition of a battery can be estimated by using a voltmeter. The voltage readings indicate service with engine and blade running. STOP the state of charge. Record the voltage at the engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and battery terminals. Use the “BATTERY CONDITION secure away from spark plug. Engine and CHART” below to determine the state of charge.
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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 or priming. 2. Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for 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 After Running against handle. handle a
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 17
MODELS
2167517BV
P2167517BV
P2167517BVE
WP2167517BV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
P 21 675 17 B V E
SELF-PROPELLED ENGINE OPTION
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE DESIGNATION
ENGINE HORSE POWER SERIES DESIGNATION
W – Model Designation 17 - Series Designation
P – Self Propelled Model B – Briggs & Stratton
21 – 21” Cutting Width V – Overhead Valve
675 – 6.75 HP (Engine Horse Pow
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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 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 a
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................2 & 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.............................................................. 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 6-9 Pre-start Checklist...............................................................................................6 S
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL BLADE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL CONTROL FAST GROUND SPEED CONTROL SLOW ROPE START HANDLE ELECTRIC START IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE SPEED CONTROL FUEL FILLER CAP GRASS 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 T
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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 2.2.3. PROPELLING MOWER 2. Move upper mower handle up or down until the (Self Propelled Models Only) desired position is achieved. 1. Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting & 3. Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to Operation”. maintain desired position. 2. Move ground speed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.4. 3. Move wheel drive control against handle to WARNING engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. STOP
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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 2.9. away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid seri
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS C. Install discharge deflector and secure to deck WARNING using hardware just removed in Step A. Slot in front edge of discharge deflector must be under nut as DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or shown and both bolts protruding through holes in the service with engine and blade running. STOP engine side of the deflector. Secure nuts to the side of and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure deflector. Tighten nuts securely. See Figur
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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 SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. hole. 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
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION 3.2.4. CHECK ENGINE DRIVE BELT (Continued from previous page) 1. Visually check engine drive belt for cracking, fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. If worn or NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive disc. damaged, replace belt before operating mower. See Figure 3.3. 3.2.5. CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY-V BELT 3. Reinstall transmission plug. 1. Visually check poly-v belt for cracking, fraying, 4. Chec
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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 all DO NOT use a cutting bla
