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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
COMMERCIAL MODELS
SERIES 18
PROPELLED
MODELS
CP216018KWV
CRP216018KWV
CP215518HV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
C R P 21 60 18 KW V
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE DESIGNATION
RECYCLING MODEL SERIES DESIGNATION
SELF-PROPELLED ENGINE HORSE POWER *
CUTTING WIDTH
C – Commercial Model R – Recycling Model 18 - Series Designation KW – Kawasaki Engine
P – Self Propelled Model 21 – 21” Cut
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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 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 p
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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.
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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 ENGINE CONTROL SPEED WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL CONTROL GROUND SPEED CONTROL CHOKE FAST ENGINE SPEED CONTROL SLOW ROPE START HANDLE OIL FILL AND DIPSTICK FUEL FILL GRASS BAG 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 op
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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 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 & BLAD
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows: BLADE CONTROL 1. Loosen the three lower nuts on each lower handle as shown in Figure 2.6. 2. Loosen the one nut securing each upper brace to the lower handle. See Figure 2.6. HIGHER LOWER HANDLE ROPE START ENGINE SPEED HANDLE CONTROL LOWER LOOSEN BRACE NUT (BRACE NOT SHOWN) FIGURE 2.4 LOOSEN LOWER NUTS ON EACH LOWER HANDLE 5. After engin
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The STEP 1a (Kawasaki only): Attach Bag Adapter Standoff highest cutting position is Notch 6. The lowest between rope guide pulley assembly and engine recoil. cutting position is Notch 1. See Figures 2.7 & 2.8. See Figure 2.10. A. Remove right rear bolt from engine recoil cover. B. Remove torx screw and nut securing rope guide LATCH pulley to bracket on bag adapter. POSITION C. Lay standoff between bol
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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. 2.8 INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER (Slide Closure Type) Position grass bag between handles. Install grass catcher by sliding connector over flange of adapter. Attach grass
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING RECYCLING COVER 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. 2.10 INSTALLATION of DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR (Optional accessory on some models) Install discharge deflector if discharging is desired. Gr
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION REMOVE OIL CAP 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 TIP MOWER TOWARD and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure RIGHT REA
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED WARNING BLADE RETAINING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or CAP SCREW service with engine and blade running. STOP engine TORQUE VALUE SHOULD BE 40 FT. and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure LBS. away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and ca
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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 cutting blade
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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 SPRING HOOK all components to cool. LOWER SPRING 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 d
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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 followin
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 1/8” MEASUREMENT TO service with engine and 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 sufficient time for DRIVE SLIDE DRIVEN DISC all components to cool. DISC ASSEMBLY TOWARD OUTSIDE EDGE 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT (Continued From Previous
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.5. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Assembly WARNING If the driven disc bearing fails, remove the driven DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or disc assembly and replace bearing as follows: 1. Remove pin and washer from transfer rod, and service with engine and blade running. STOP engine remove end of transfer rod from hole in driven disc and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure assembly. See Figure 4.9. away from spark plug. Engin
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.4 BELT SERVICE WARNING On these mowers, the engine belt transmits power DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or from engine to drive disc. The drive disc powers 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. Engine a
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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 DRIVE DISC 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 BUSHING 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Stretch Type Belts) DECK BRACKET (Contin
