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Snapper 216517B, P216517B, P217017BV, P217017BVE, P215517HC manual

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    Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 17 MODEL NUM BER EXPLA NA T ION P 21 70 17 B V E SELF-PR OPELLED ENGINE OP TION CUTT ING WIDTH ENGINE DESI GNA T ION ENGINE HO RSE POWER SERIES DESIGNATION W – M odel Designation P – Self Prope lled Model 17 - Series Designation 21 – 21” Cutting Wi dth B ?[...]

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    2 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerf ul cuttin g machine is capable of amp utating hand s and feet and can t hrow ob jects that can cause in jury and damage! Failure to comply wi th the follo wing SAFETY inst ructions coul d result in serious injury or death to the ope rator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understa[...]

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    3 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS SA FE HANDLING OF GA SOLINE (Continued From Pre vious Page) 3. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. A llow the engine to cool before re fueling. 4. DO NOT refuel the machine indoors . 5. DO NOT store the machine or fuel co ntainer inside where t here is an open flame, sp ark or pilot light su[...]

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    4 TA BLE OF CONTENTS IMPO RTA NT SAFETY INST RUCTIONS ..................................................................... 2 & 3 TABLE OF CONTENT S ..................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1 - FA M ILIA RIZATION ..............................................................[...]

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    5 Section 1 - FA MILIA RIZA TION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCT ION This manual has been prepar ed for the operators of the SNAPPER W ALK BEHIND MOW ERS. Its purpose, aside from recom mending oper ating and routine servic e requirements , is to promote safety through the use of accepted operating practic es. Read, Understand and Follow the “IMPORT ANT [...]

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    6 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-STA RT CHECK LIST Make the following c hecks and per form the service required bef ore each start-up. 2.1.1. Chec k guar ds, deflec tors, grass bag, adapter and covers to mak e sure all are in plac e and securely tightened. 2.1.2. Check blade c ontr ol and wheel drive contr ol to insure they work freely[...]

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    7 ENGINE SPEED CONTROL MOVE TO CHOKE POSITIO N Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 ST A RTING & OPERA TION 2.2.1. ENGINE & B L ADE (Choke Models) 1. Move f uel shut of f valve to the “ON” pos ition. See Figure 2.5. NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control. FIGURE 2.5 2. Move engine speed control to the “ Ch[...]

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    8 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 HA NDLE HEIGHT A DJUSTM ENT The height of the m ower handle can be adjusted as follows: 1. Loosen the lower nuts on each lower handle as shown in Figure 2.8. FIGURE 2.8 2. Move upper m ower handle up or down until the desired position is achieved. 3. Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to ma intain [...]

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    9 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 2.6 RECYCLING OPERA TION NOTE[...]

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    10 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 2.9 INS TALLA TION of GRA SS[...]

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    11 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.12 INSTA LLATION of DISCHA RGE DEFLECTOR (Optio nal accessory on some models) Install disc harge deflector if disc harging is desired. G rass Bag and Bag Adapter or Rec y c ling Cover mus t be rem oved. 1. Rem ove front and rear nuts that secure Bag Adapter or Recycling Cover to deck. Refer to sections c onc[...]

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    12 Section 3 – MA INTENA NCE 3.1 INTRODUCT ION To retain the quality of the m ower, use genuine SNAPPER replacem ent parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistanc e. For the cor rect part or inform ation for a particular mower, always mention m odel and serial num ber. WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustme[...]

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    13 Section 3 – MA INTENA NCE WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. Avoid serious burns, a llow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wea r heavy lea ther gloves when ha[...]

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    14 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wea r heavy leather glove[...]

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    15 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4. Sharpen blade on a gri[...]

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    16 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3 DRIVEN AND DRIVE DISC[...]

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    17 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. Avoid serious burns, a llow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC A DJU[...]

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    18 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. Avoid serious burns, a llow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3.4. Replaci ng Rubber[...]

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    19 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. Avoid serious burns, a llow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3.6. Replacement Of Be[...]

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    20 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.4.1. Engine Driv e Belt[...]

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    21 Section 4 - REPA IR & A DJUSTMENTS 4.5. BA T TERY SERVICE 4.5.1. NEW BATTERY PREPA RA TION 1. Remove battery from c arton. 2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non-concr ete surface. 3. Remove battery cell caps. Fill ce lls as required with electrolyte (supplied w ith battery) to proper level. Filling battery with electroly [...]

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    22 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBL EM PROBA BLE CA USE CORRECTIVE A CT ION Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking or priming. 2. Choke/Prime. Check Engine M anual for Instructions. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 4. Honda Engines Only[...]

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    23 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFO RMED REF. EA CH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EA CH SEA SON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 12 X Periodic Oil Change Page 13 X* A i r Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual X** A i r Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual X Engine Cooli[...]

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    24 2 YEA R LIMITED WA RRA NTY For two (2) years from purchase date f or the original purchas er's residential, non-c omm ercial use, SN A PPER , through any authorized SNA PPER dealer will replace, f ree of charge (e xcept f or taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon exam ination by the f actory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defec[...]

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    25 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    26 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    27 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    28 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    29 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEE P THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PE RSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following informa tion on your Snapper purchase) Model Nu mber ____________________________________________________________ Serial Nu mber _____________________________________________________________ Date of Pu rchase ___________________[...]

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    30 NOTES ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _[...]

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    31 NOTES ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _[...]

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    32 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 17 IMPORTA NT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufac tured. The labels on those engine s contain very important emissions information and critical safety warn ings. Read, Und[...]