Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 21" STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS "M" MODEL SERIES 15 MODELS PUSH MODEL PROPELLED MODEL MR216015T MR216015B MR216015BV MRP216015B MRP216015BV MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION IMI MODEL DESIGNATION SELF-PROPELLED CUTTING WIDTH M - Middle Market R- Recyclin_l Model 1 P - Self Propelled 21 - 21" Cuttin_l Width 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. 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. 3. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 4. DO NOT operate mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 5.
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 i................................................................................................ .= FAST _ 1GROUND SPEED CONTROL HANDLE WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL iiCONT START ROPE HANDLE ow CONTROL KNOB MID-HANDLE ................................... • ........................................... .= _ ............................................................
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 2.3 STOPPING Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade control. Stop forward motion of mower by releasing the wheel drive control. 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 2.5. WARNING Stop engine and mower blade by releasing the blade control before adjusting ground speed. 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER (Self Propelled Model Only) 1.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 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. 2.5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Pull the height adjusting latch outward and move to desired cutting height. See Figure 2.6.
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 3.2.4. CHECK ENGINE DRIVE BELT 1. Visually check engine drive belt for cracking, fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. If worn or damaged, 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. Check grease level after each operation. 25 hours 3.2.5. CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY-V BELT 1.
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 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 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 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. _.LUTCH 1/16" TO 1/8" CLEARANCE UPPER SPRING HOOKiiiii SPRING .ii 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees. DO NOT sharpen blade beyond original cutting edge.
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 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 DRIVEN DISC SERVICE If the mower does not propel itself properly, See Figure 4.6. Check for the following problems: DRIVEN DISC & RUBBER RING DRIVE --_ iiiiiiiiiiiDRIVE.
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 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. 4.3.3. 1/8" MEASUREMENT OUTSIDE EDGE OF 91- DRIVE DISC SLIDE DRIVEN DISC TOWARD OUTSIDE EDGE TO DRIVE DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT (Continued From Previous Page) 2.
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.3.5. 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. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Assembly IMPORTANT: The bearing, on these "M" series NonCommercial machines, is staked into the thrust plate.
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 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 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 9. Loop the belt around the pulley on the bottom of the drive disc. 10. Reinstall drive disc and retaining hardware. IMPORTANT: 1) The square shoulder of the drive disc bolt must fit into the square hole of the bushing. 2) The square end of bushing must fit into the bracket slot. 11. Reinstall belt cover and tighten bolts securely. 12. Reinstall blade hub and cutter blade. Recommended torque for blade cap screw is 30 to 40 ft. Ibs.
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 6 Initial Oil Change Page 9 Periodic Oil Change Page 10 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 damage your eng i ne & how reasonable maintenance can protect it! Snapp Itgines and components In their products in order to provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper • care is essential In ;'" prolonging engine life. Dirt Is your engine's enemy ! number 11 n 4; _.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE \ _g that dirt will quickly ruin an engine, manufacturers equip their engines with extremely efficient air cleaners to the harmful dirt. The engine must gulp about 12 gallons of air for every gallon of fuel its working ment, the air avail to your Snapper eng 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 • i 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. 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.
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 mistakenly run on straight gasoline will be ruined in less than 5 minutasl If you keep straight gasoline In addition to pre-mixed 2-cycle engine fuel, be sure the containers are clearly marked to avoid mix-up.
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 21" STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS "M" MODEL SERIES 15 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.
