Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 216517B, P216517B, P217017BV, P217017BVE, P215517HC Snapper
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 17 MODEL NUM BER EXPLA NA T ION P 21 70 17 B V E SELF-PR OPELLED ENGINE OP TION CUTT ING WIDTH ENGINE DESI GNA T I.
2 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerf ul cuttin g machine is capable of amp utating hand s and feet and can t hrow ob jects that can cause in jury and damage! Failure to comply wi th the follo wing SAFETY inst ructions coul d result in serious injury or death to the ope rator or other persons.
3 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS SA FE HANDLING OF GA SOLINE (Continued From Pre vious Page) 3. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running.
4 TA BLE OF CONTENTS IMPO RTA NT SAFETY INST RUCTIONS ..................................................................... 2 & 3 TABLE OF CONTENT S ..................................................................................................
5 Section 1 - FA MILIA RIZA TION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCT ION This manual has been prepar ed for the operators of the SNAPPER W ALK BEHIND MOW ERS. Its purpose, aside from recom mending oper ating and routine servic e requirements , is to promote safety through the use of accepted operating practic es.
6 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-STA RT CHECK LIST Make the following c hecks and per form the service required bef ore each start-up. 2.1.1. Chec k guar ds, deflec tors, grass bag, adapter and covers to mak e sure all are in plac e and securely tightened.
7 ENGINE SPEED CONTROL MOVE TO CHOKE POSITIO N Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 ST A RTING & OPERA TION 2.2.1. ENGINE & B L ADE (Choke Models) 1. Move f uel shut of f valve to the “ON” pos ition. See Figure 2.5. NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control.
8 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 HA NDLE HEIGHT A DJUSTM ENT The height of the m ower handle can be adjusted as follows: 1. Loosen the lower nuts on each lower handle as shown in Figure 2.8. FIGURE 2.8 2. Move upper m ower handle up or down until the desired position is achieved.
9 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
10 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
11 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.12 INSTA LLATION of DISCHA RGE DEFLECTOR (Optio nal accessory on some models) Install disc harge deflector if disc harging is desired. G rass Bag and Bag Adapter or Rec y c ling Cover mus t be rem oved. 1. Rem ove front and rear nuts that secure Bag Adapter or Recycling Cover to deck.
12 Section 3 – MA INTENA NCE 3.1 INTRODUCT ION To retain the quality of the m ower, use genuine SNAPPER replacem ent parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistanc e. For the cor rect part or inform ation for a particular mower, always mention m odel and serial num ber.
13 Section 3 – MA INTENA NCE WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. Avoid serious burns, a llow sufficient time for all components to cool.
14 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT.
15 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT.
16 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT.
17 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT.
18 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT.
19 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT.
20 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT.
21 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS 4.5. BA T TERY SERVICE 4.5.1. NEW BATTERY PREPA RA TION 1. Remove battery from c arton. 2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non-concr ete surface. 3. Remove battery cell caps. Fill ce lls as required with electrolyte (supplied w ith battery) to proper level.
22 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBL EM PROBA BLE CA USE CORRECTIVE A CT ION 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 M anual for Instructions.
23 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFO RMED REF. EA CH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EA CH SEA SON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 12 X Periodic Oil Change Page 13 X* A i.
24 2 YEA R LIMITED WA RRA NTY For two (2) years from purchase date f or the original purchas er's residential, non-c omm ercial use, SN A PPER , through any authorized SNA PPER dealer will replac.
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29 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEE P THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PE RSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following informa tion on your Snapper purchase) Model Nu mber _________________________.
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32 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 17 IMPORTA NT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufac tured. The labels on those engine s contain very important emissions information and critical safety warn ings.
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