Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 21" STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 12 MODELS P216012 P216512BV WP216512BV MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION sl 12 I Bvl ll SELF-PROPELLED CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER W - Model Designation P - Self Propelled Model __21 - 21" Cutting 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1. DO NOT store mower or fuel container 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 TABLE SAFETY OF CONTENTS SECTION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................. 2 & 3 ............................................................................ 4 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .............................................................. 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 6-8 Pre-start Checklist ...............................................................................................
Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION I HEEL DRIVE ENGINE SPEED GROUNDSPEED CONTROLBLADE ENGINE SPEED DECALS FAST CONTROL -GROUNDSPEED CONTROL !t 'FAST" SLOW "SLOW" ENGINESPEED CONTROL BLADE CONTROLRELEASE TO STOP BLADE AND ENGINE HANDLE HANDLE WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL.
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. RECYCLING 2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass, oil, etc.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2, PROPELLING MOWER (Self Propelled Models Only) 1. Move ground speed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.4. 2, Start engine. Refer to Section "Starting & Operation". 3. Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is moving by changing position of the ground speed control. See Figure 2.4.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS POSITION BAG BETWEEN HANDLES,= 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 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 3.2 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. 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION 1. Remove transmission fill plug. Roll machine forward or backward while looking down into plug hole. 2.
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION 3,2.4, (Continued from previous page) 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 25 hours of operation. 3,2,5.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 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 & 4.1A. 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 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING VINYL SPRING 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, 1/16"TO 1/8" CLEARANCE CLUTCH CABLE UPPER LOWER' SPRING 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 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS USE 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.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING -'1 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 TO SLIDE DRIVEN DISC ASSEMBLY TOWARD OUTSIDE EDGE DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT DISC "TRANSFEF ROD (Continued From Previous Page) 2.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.5. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Assembly 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. See Figure 4.11. 2. Using needle nose pliers, unhook the drive spring and slide the driven disc assembly off the hex shaft. See Figure 4.12. 3.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4,4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement 1, Empty the fuel tank. 2, Unhook the idler spring from the right rear wheel bracket. See Figures 4.16. 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. RIGHT REAR WHEEL BRACKE1 IDLER ARM SLOT IN DECK 4.3.6.
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, IDLER SPRING RIGHT WHEEL BRACKET 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Continued from Previous Page) 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Fill fuel tank with flesh fuel. 1. Fuel tank empty. 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.
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 60 HRS 100 HRS X Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual & Page 10. Engine Manual. 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 dama & how naintenance 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 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 every gallon of f= used. Because of Its working environment, the air available to your Snapper engine Is " heavily saturated with airborne dirt particles. As the dirt penlclse are stopped, they build up and begin to clog the outside of the filter.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Air Is also needed to keep your engine coot. 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 under dry, dusty conditions for a thorough cleaning of fins. /h Generally, wash foam-type filters In a dlshwashlng detergent and water solution. Rinse and wring dry, then saturate with oll and squeeze out excess.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE On 2-cycle engines, lubrication must be provided by an exact mixture of gasoline and 2-cycle alr-cocled engine cll. A 2-cycle engine that Is mistakenly run on strelght gasoline will be ruined In less than 5 mlnutasl If you keep straight gsaollne In addition to pro-mixed 2-cycis engine fuel, be sure the containers are clearly marked to avoid mix-up. Snapper 2-cycle engines require a 32 to 1 mixture of gseetlne and BIA certlfisd TC-W oll such as Snapper's 2-cycle engine oil Many of the 2.
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 21" STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 12 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.
