Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 21" STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS COMMERCIAL MODEL SERIES 17 PROPELLED MODELS CP216017RV CP215017KWV CP215017HV CP215517HV MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION Icl MODEL DESIGNATION SELF-PROPELLED CUTTING WIDTH C - Commercial Model I P P - Self Propelled 21 - 21" Cutting Width I 21 I 60 Model 50 = 5.0 HP (Engine Horse Power) I 55- 5.5 HP (Engine Horse Power) 60 = 6.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION MAINTENANCE 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge area while engine is running. STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads, and under any conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. DO NOT operate mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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 .....................
Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ENGINESPEED CONTROL ENGINE SPEED CONTROL BLADE CONTROL GROUND SPEED 'CHOKE ROPE START HANDLE SLOW CAP GRASS BAG FUEL VALVE (HIDDEN IN THIS VIEW) ADJUSTMENT LATCH GRASS BAG ADAPTER FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTING LATCHES FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS.
Section 2 - OPERATING 2.1 INSTRUCTIONS 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. 2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel drive control to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1. WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL BLADE 2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass, oil, etc.
Section 2 - OPERATING 2.2 1. INSTRUCTIONS STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE (Choke Models) Move fuel shut off valve to the "ON" position. See Figure 2.4. NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade blade control. by releasing the MOVE TO CHOKE POSITION HONDA ! ENGINE SPEED CONTROL FIGURE 2.5 AG_NST HANDLE TO ENGAGE WHEEL DRIVE MOVE CONTROL WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL MOVE GROUND SPEED CONTROL TO DESIRED POSITION BLADE CONTROL FIGURE 2.4 2. Move engine speed control to the "Choke" position. See Figure 2.5.
Section 2 - OPERATING 2.4 INSTRUCTIONS HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows: 1. Loosen the nuts on each lower handle as shown in Figure 2.7. HIGHER 2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The highest cutting position is Notch 6. The lowest cutting position is Notch 1. See Figure 2.9. LATC H POSITION LOWER HANDLE LOWER L....J CUTTING HEIGHT SETTINGS FIGURE 2.9 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. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. 2.
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. 3.2 SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.
Section 3- MAINTENANCE 2. Look into plug hole. If liquid grease IS NOT visible on the input gear (the small gear below the plug hole), add an amount, to cover gear, of Snapper "00" grease. See Figure 3.2. 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 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.4 STORAGE PROCEDURE Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for directions regarding engine storage preparations. Prepare the mower for "end of season" storage as follows: 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. 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 can cause severe injury. 4.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4. If the wheel drive control fails to return quickly to the "OFF" position when released, check for binding at the cable clips located on the side of the right handle. The upper clip should be located 2" below the upper bolt; the lower clip should be 4" above the lower bolt. The cable should slide freely with the clips installed at these locations. WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT If the drive disc and driven disc are clean and the mower drive is still slipping, adjust the driven disc as follows: 1. Place ground speed control in the number six speed position. See Figure 4.7. 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 4.3.4. Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring If the rubber ring is badly chunked or worn down to within 1/16" of the metal rim of the driven disc hub, it must be replaced. Install new rubber ring as follows: 1. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, free the clip from the transfer rod. Then remove the transfer rod from the clip and the speed control rod. See Figure 4.10. WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS _IL 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 4.13. 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 4,4, 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. 4.3.6. Replacement Of Bearing On Pulley End Of Hex Shaft To replace the bearing on the pulley end of the hex shaft, proceed as follows: 1.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS PULLEY POSITION 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. 4.4.1.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Engine Will Not Start 1• Fuel tank empty• 1. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking or priming• 2. Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions, 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 4. Turn Fuel Shut-Off to "ON" position Spark plug wire disconnected• 4.
SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED Engine Oil Air Pre-Cleaner REF. Check Oil Level Page 6 Initial Oil Change Page 9 Periodic Oil Change Page 10 Clean Sponge Element EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HR8 100 HR8 X X X* Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual Page 10. Engine Manual. Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. X Fuel Filter Replace Engine Manual.
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 charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ® an illustration of how dirt can [e & how maintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best available engines and components In their products in order to provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper care is essential In _" prolonging engine life.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE g that dirt will quickly ruin an engine, manufacturers equip their engines with extremely efficient air cleaners to filter out the harmful dirt. gulp about 12,000 gallons of air for used. Because of its working environment, the air available to your Snapper engine Is " heavily saturated with airborne dirt particles. As the dirt particles are stopped, they build up and begin to clog the outside of the filter.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Air Is also needed to keep your engine cool. Dirt, dust & debris build up to restrict and clog cooling air Intake screens and fins. Clean screens and fins at frequent Intervals. The engine blower housing and shrouds should be removed at least once each season or more often t under dry, dusty conditions for a thorough cleaning of fins. Generally, wash foam-type filters In a dlshwashlng detergent and water solution. Rinse and wring dry, then saturate with oil and squeeze out excess.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE On 2-cycle engines, lubrication must be provided by an exact mixture of gasoline and 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil A 2-cycle engine that Is misfakenly run on straight gasoline will be ruined in less than 5 minutesl If you keep straight gasoline In addlUon to pre-mixed 2-cycle engine fuel, be sure the containers are clearly marked to avoid mix-up. Snapper 2-cycle engines require a 32 to 1 mixture of gasoline and BIA certified TC-W oil such as Snapper's 2-cycle engine o11.
SNAPPER IMPORTANT: (Complete Model Serial PRODUCT REGISTRATION KEEP THIS INFORMATION the following FORM FOR YOUR PERSONAL information on your Snapper RECORDS purchase) Number Number Date of Purchase Retailer Retailer's Phone Number It is very important that you register your purchase warranty coverage. Please mail your product registration Snapper at P.O. Box 777, McDonough, Or you may register Georgia with Snapper card to: to ensure 30253. on line at www.snapper.com.
Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 21" STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS COMMERCIAL MODEL 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. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments.
