Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WP216517B Snapper
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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 SELF-PROPEL.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION 1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge area while engine is running. 2. STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads, and under any conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................... 2 & 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .
Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ROPE START HANDLE GRASS BAG REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCH WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL GRASS BAG ADAPTER BLADE CONTROL GROUND SPEED CONTROL FUEL FILLER CAP BRIGGS ENGINE SPEED CONTROL FAST SLOW OIL FILL CAP AND DIPSTICK ENGINE PRIMER HONDA ENGINE SPEED CONTROL "CHOKE SLOW FIGURE 1.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE (Choke Models) 1. Move fuel shut off valve to the "ON" position. See Figure 2.5. NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control. FIGURE 2.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows: 1. Loosen the lower nuts on each lower handle as shown in Figure 2.8. LOWER HANDLE J/ // HIGHER LOWER LOOSEN LOWER NUTS ON EACH LOWER HANDLE FIGURE 2.
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.
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.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.12 INSTALLATION of DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR (Optional accessory on some models) Install discharge deflector if discharging is desired. Grass Bag and Bag Adapter or Recycling Cover must be removed. 1. Remove front and rear nuts that secure Bag Adapter or Recycling Cover to deck.
Section 3- MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 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.
Section 3- MAINTENANCE 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.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 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.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 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.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 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.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 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.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 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.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS _IL 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.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 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.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4,5, BATTERY SERVICE 4.5.1. NEW BATTERY PREPARATION 1. Remove battery from carton. 2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non-concrete surface. 3. Remove battery cell caps. Fill cells as required with electrolyte (purchased separately) to proper level.
PROBLEM Engine Will Not Start Using Recoil Starter Engine Stalls or Stops After Running Engine Loses Power Excessive Vibration Mower Will Not Move Loss Of Traction (Self-Propelled Models) Cutting Grass Improperly Poor Grass Discharge Oil Leaking TROUBLESHOOTING 1• 2• 3• 4.
SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM Engine Oil SERVICE PERFORMED REF. Check Oil Level Page 6 EACH 5 25 USE HRS HRS X 50 HR8 100 HR8 Initial Oil Change Page 12 X Periodic Oil Change Page 13 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Air Cl.
3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of c.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ® an illustration of how dirt can [e & how maintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best avail- able engines and components n In their products in order to 4; provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper care is essential In _" prolonging engine life.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE gulp about 12,000 gallons of air for used. Because of its working environ- ment, the air available to your Snapper engine Is " heavily saturated with air- borne dirt particles. g that dirt will quickly ruin an engine, manufacturers equip their engines with extremely efficient air cleaners to filter out the harmful dirt.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Generally, wash foam-type filters In a dlshwashlng detergent and water solution. Rinse and wring dry, then saturate with oil and squeeze out excess. Failure to re-oil this type filter will ruin the engine. Clean paper elements by tapping lightly.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE On 4-cyle engines with an oil level plug, don't be fooled into thinking the engine has sufficient lubricating oii if you can see "some" oil in the opening - the level should always be brought up to the point of overflowing at the top of the fill hole.
SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase) Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Retailer Retailer's Phone Number It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage.
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 21" STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 17 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings.
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