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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SWIVEL WHEEL MODEL
SERIES 17
MODELS
WRPS216517B
WRPS216517BE
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
W R P S 21 65 17 B E
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
SELF-PROPELLED SERIES DESIGNATION
SWIVEL FRONT WHEELS ENGINE HORSE POWER
CUTTING WIDTH
W – Model Designation R – Recycling Model 65 – 6.5 HP (Engine Horse Power)
P – Self Propelled Model S – Swivel Front Wheel 17 – Series Designation
21 –
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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 6. Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall grass can 4. Keep all bolts, especially blade bolts, nuts and hide obstacles. screws properly tight. Check that all cotter pins 7. DO NOT mow near drop offs, ditches or are in proper position. embankments. Operator could lose footing or 5. Service engine and make adjustments only balance. when engine is stopped. Removed spark plug 8. DO NOT mow on wet grass Always be sure of wir
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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......
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION WHEEL BLADE DRIVE CONTROL CONTROL UPPER HANDLE SWIVEL LOCK CONTROL ROPE START HANDLE ENGINE GROUND PRIMER MID HANDLE SPEED CONTROL KNOB FUEL FILLER CAP KNOB LOWER SWIVEL LOCK HANDLE LATCH REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER ENGINE AIR FILTER COVER REAR WHEEL GRASS BAG ADAPTER MOWER DECK FRONT WHEEL FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRO
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.6. Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower Make the following checks and perform the service outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure required before each start-up. cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter Owners Manual for specifications. and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.1.7. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck a
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION (Continued) CATCHER MODEL SHOWN MOVE GROUND 2.2.2. ENGINE & BLADE (ROPE START MOUNTED ON SPEED LEFT SIDE OF HANDLE) (Primer Models) (Recoil Start) CONTROL TO If the battery is dead or to weak to crank engine use the DESIRED (FAST) recoil backup. When the ignition key is turned the to POSITION SIX SPEED “RUN” position, the engine will crank over using the POSITION recoil backup. But, will not start unless the blade cont
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 SWIVEL WHEEL LOCK and UNLOCK WARNING (Swivel Wheel Models Only) Before attempting any adjustments to the cutting height, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the IMPORTANT: Engage the lock on the swivel wheel to spark plug and secure wire away from plug. DO NOT make maintain better control of machine when operating on any adjustments with engine or blade running. Be slopes. extremely careful when performing adjustments around en
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.9 INSTALLATION of RECYCLING PLUG WARNING (Optional Accessory on Some Models) Before attempting any adjustments to the cutting STEP 1: Once adapter has been installed, recycling may height, front baffle or installing or removing grass be desired. Insert recycling plug completely and securely catcher, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug into adapter. Install grass bag. See Figure 2.12. wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. D
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 5. Lower the mower down and place the piece of To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine wood under left rear wheel. Reach back under SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local mower and remove drain plug and allow oil to drain SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. out completely in pan. Some oil may spill onto For the correct part or information for a particular hands, immediately wipe hands clean with cloth mower, always me
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION 3.2.5 CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY-V BELT (Continued from previous page) 1. Visually check poly-v belt for cracking, fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. Replace belt before NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive disc. operating mower. RECOMMENDED See Figure 3.3. BLADE RETAINING CAP SCREW TORQUE VALUE 3. Reinstall transmission plug. SHOULD BE 30 TO 4. Thereafter, check grease level after each 25 4
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP MAKE SURE THAT BLADE HUB IS the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the SEATED spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Wear BLADE BETWEEN heavy leather gloves when handling or working HUB FLANGES around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. FLANGE 4.1 MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT 4.1.1. STANDARD BLADE WEAR LIMIT 1. Inspect blade frequently
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING RIGHT HANDLE Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the UPPER spark plug and secure wire away from plug. KNOB 2” NOTE: The following sections 4.2 through 4.4 are for self-propelled models. UPPER CLIP 4.2 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT 1. The wheel drive control is properly adjusted when LOWER CLIP there is 1/16” to 1/8” clearance between the inside of the spring hook and the i
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS MOVE GROUND WARNING REYCLING MODEL SHOWN SPEED CONTROL TO Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP (ROPE START MOUNTED ON SIX SPEED POSITION RIGHT SIDE OF HANDLE) the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. SIXTH SPEED POSITION 4.3.1. Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc. SIXTH If oil or grease on the drive disc or driven disc is causing slippage, clean discs as follows: 1. Wipe away any o
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING CONNECTOR Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP CLIP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. 3. Slide driven disc assembly over to 1/8” from outside TRANSFER edge of drive disc. Maintaining the 1/8” measurement, ROD remove any looseness from the linkage. This can be done by holding the transfer rod and applying pressure SPEED CONTROL to the left (as view
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. 4.3.5. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc If the driven disc bearing fails, remove the driven disc assembly and replace bearing as follows: 1. Remove snap ring. See Figure 4.14. BALL BEARING “O” RING 3/8” INSTALL HEX LOCK NEW NUT BEARING BALL BEARING HOLDER FIGURE 4.15 TIGHTEN THE FOUR
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS PULLEY POSITION WARNING Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP DRIVE DISC the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. SLOT IN END OF DRIVE DISC 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement BOLT BUSHING (Stretch Type Belts) (Continued From Previous Page) DECK BRACKET IMPORTANT: Drain fuel tank before tipping mower. (PARTIALLY SHOWN) BOLT RETAINER DO NOT tip machine wit
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.5. BATTERY SERVICE 4.5.2. BATTERY SERVICE 4.5.1. NEW BATTERY PREPARATION 1. Remove battery. 1. Remove battery from carton. 2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level 2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non- surface. concrete surface. 3. Using distilled water, refill cells as required to cover 3. Remove battery cell caps. Fill cells as required with cell plates of which can also be visualized through the electrolyte (purcha
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Battery is dead. 1. Charge or replace battery. Using Electric Starter 2. Wiring harness to battery disconnected. 2. Connect wiring harness and tighten securely. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking. 2. Move choke control to “CHOKE” position. 3.
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SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH USE HRS HRS HRS HRS SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 10 X Periodic Oil Change Page 10 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual X** Clean or Replace Engine Manual. Air Cleaner X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. X Engine Cooling Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Manual X** System Check For Wear And Page 11, 16,17 Drive Belts X X X
