Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 21" STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS "M" MODEL SERIES 14 MODELS PUSH MODELS MR215014B MCRS215014KWV PROPELLED MODELS MRP216014B MRP216014T MCRP215014KWV EMRP216014B MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION IMIClRI MODEL DESIGNATION SELF-PROPELLED CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER I I I M - Middle Market | C - Commercial R -- European Recycling Model Model E [ S P -- Swivel Self Propelled Model Front Wheels I,1211 .
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 IMPORTANT SAFETY TABLE OF CONTENTS OF CONTENTS INSTRUCTIONS ............................................. 2 & 3 ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION SECTION 2 - OPERATING .............................................................. INSTRUCTIONS 5 ......................................... 6-8 Pre-start Checklist ......................................................................................................
Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION WHEEL DRIVE BLADE CONTR_ CONTROL HANDLE UPPER ,, -. ', ', r ..... | ENGINE SPEED CONTROL i._ ........ ROPE ; ', i MID- START . HANDLE LOWER HANDLE KNOB OIL FILL CAP & DIPSTICK FUEL FILLER CAP KNOB ENGINE AIR FILTER COVER MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVER REAR WHEEL RECYCLING COVER DECK FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT L_V_R PRIMER BULB FRONT WHEEL 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. 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 INSTRUCTIONS STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.2. ENGINE & BLADE (Choke Models)(Commercial Only) 1. Move choke/engine speed control to the "Choke" position. See Figure 2.4. NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control. GROUND SPEED CONTROL FASTSPEED f FIGURE 2.5 ENGAGE WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL FIGURE 2.4 2.3 STOPPING Stop eng ne and blade by releasing the blade control. Stop forward motion of mower by releasing the wheel drive control. 2.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 WARNING Before attempting any adjustments to the cutting height, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. DO NOT make any adjustments with engine or blade running. Be extremely careful when performing adjustments around engine. Engine is extremely hot and can cause severe burns. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
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 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION 1. Remove transmission fill plug. See Figure 3.2. 2.
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION 3.2.5 CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY-V BELT 1. Visually check poly-v belt for cracking, fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. Replace belt before operating mower. NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive disc. See Figure 3.3. 3. Reinstall transmission plug. 4. Thereafter, check grease level after each 25 hours of operation. RECOMMENDED BLADE RETAINING CAP SCREW TORQUE VALUE SHOULD BE 30 TO 40 FT. LBS. \ KEEP DRIVE DISC CLEAN ! /
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 2. Replace the blade if it is badly chipped, bent, noticeably out of balance or has cracks or notch in either tip. See Figure 4.1 & 4.2. Replace with new blade. 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. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. 4.
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING CLUTCH CABLE Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP I the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the l spark plug and secure wire away from plug. VINYL SPRING CO_ 1/16" TO 1/8" CLEARANCE UPPER SPRING 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees. DO NOT sharpen blade beyond original cutting edge. See Figure 4.4. HOOK LOWER SPRING DO NOT SHARPEN BEYOND ORIGINAL CUTTING EDGE _h,_,_/_ ",.
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS WARNING & REPAIR A I Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP I the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the l spark plug and secure wire away from plug. 4.3 DRIVEN DISC SERVICE If the mower does not propel itself properly, refer to Figure 4.6. Check for the following problems: DRIVEN DISC & RUBBER RING DRIVE SPRING ENGINE DRIVE BELT O DRIVE DISC FIGURE 4.7 4.3.3.
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS WARNING & REPAIR A I SLIDE DRIVEN DISC ASSEMBLY TOWARD OUTSIDE EDGE Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP I the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the I spark plug and secure wire away from plug. I 4.3.3. 1/8" MEASUREMENT OUTSIDE EDGE OF 91" DRIVE DISC TO DRIVE DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT (Continued From Previous Page) 2. Remove driven disc spring from driven disc assembly. Loosen connector hex nut. See Figure 4.9. DRIVEN DISC ASSEMBLY DRIVE DISC .
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR A I WARNING 4.3.5. Replacing Rubber Driven Disc (Non-Commercial Model) If the rubber driven disc is badly chunked or worn down, it must be replaced. Install new rubber driven disc 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. Refer to Figure 4.11. 2. Using needle nose pliers, unhook the drive spring and slide the driven disc assembly off the hex shaft.
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.3.6. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Assembly (Commercial Models) If the driven disc bearing fails, remove the driven disc assembly and replace bearing 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. Refer to Figure 4.11. 2. Using needle nose pliers, unhook the drive spring and slide the driven disc assembly off the hex shaft. Refer to Figure 4.12. 3.
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS WARNING & REPAIR A I Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP I the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the l spark plug and secure wire away from plug. 4.3.8. 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. Hold the hex shaft with an adjustable wrench held next to the pulley. 2.
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 6. Remove the belt cover located under deck. 7. Standard Belt: Lift the drive disc off the idler arm and remove worn belt. 7.A. Stretch Belt: Lift the drive disc up and remove worn belt. 8. Loop one end of new belt over engine pulley and insert the other end through slot in deck. Refer to Figure 4.18 & 4.18A. 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.
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING IDLER DRIVE PULLEY Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. Never use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage. HEX 4.4.1.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty• 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking or priming• 3. Spark plug wire disconnected• 2.Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions• 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 1. Blade control is released or is not being held securely against handle• 2. Choke control in the "CHOKE" position. 1.
SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED Engine Oil Air Pre-Cleaner REF. Check Oil Level Page 11 Initial Oil Change Page 14 Periodic Oil Change Page 15 Clean Sponge Element EACH USE Spark Plug 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.
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 21" STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS "M" MODEL SERIES 14 I ,_WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. SNAPPER, McDonough, GA., 30253 U.S.A. COPYRIGHT 01999 SNAPPERINC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No. 4-1936 (REV.
