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    Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 21" STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 17 MODELS R2167517BV RP2167517BV RP215517HC RP2167517B VE WRP216517BE MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION MODEL DESIGNATION SELF-PROPELLED CUTTING WIDTH I P I 21 167sl 17 I Bv l I ENGINE DESIGNATION SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE HORSE POWER R - Recycling Model P - Self Pro[...]

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    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 instruc[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION 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 mowe[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................... 2 - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ..........................................................................[...]

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    Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION WHEEL DRIVE BLADE CONTROL CONTROL _ GROUNDSPEED CONTROL IGNITION KEY ROPE START HANDLE REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCH GRASS BAG ADAPTER FUEL FILLER CAP BRIGGS ENGINE SPEED CONTROL FAST SLOW OIL FILL CAP AND DIPSTICK ENGINE PRIMER HONDA ENGINE SPEED CONTROL CHOKE FAST SLOW FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been pr[...]

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    Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.2 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[...]

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    Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE (Choke Models) 1. Move fuel shut off valve to the "ON" position. See Figure 2.5. NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control. FIGURE 2.5 2. Move engine speed control position. See Figure 2.6. to the "Choke" 5. After engi[...]

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    Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2.5 The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows: 1. Loosen the lower nuts on each lower handle as shown in Figure 2.8. LOWER HANDLE /J // HIGHER LOWER LOOSEN LOWER NUTS ON EACH LOWER HANDLE FIGURE 2.8 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. [...]

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    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. 2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION NOTE: For bes[...]

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    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. HOOK BAG HANDLE OVER LOWER HANDLES 2.[...]

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    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. 2.10 INSTALLATION of DISCHARGE DEFLEC[...]

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    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. WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service wi[...]

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    Section 3- MAINTENANCE 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 worki[...]

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    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. Wear heavy leather gloves when han[...]

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    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. 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding whe[...]

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    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. 4.3 DRIVEN AND DRIVE DISC SERVICE [...]

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    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. 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT (Con[...]

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    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. 4.3.4. Replacing Rubber Driven Disc[...]

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    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS j_ 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 BELT SERVICE On self-prop[...]

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    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. 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replaceme[...]

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    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.5. BATTERY SERVICE 4.5.1. NEW BATTERY PREPARATION 1. Remove battery from carton. 2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non-concrete surface. 3. Remove battery cell caps. Fill cells as required with electrolyte (purchased separately) to proper level. Fill to 3/16" above cell plates. Filling[...]

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    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 Oil Leaking TROUBLESHOOTING PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Fuel tank empty• 2. Engine needs choking or priming• 3, 4. 1, 2, 3[...]

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    SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM Engine Oil SERVICE PERFORMED REF. Check Oil Level Page 6 EACH 5 25 USE HRS HRS X 5O HRS 100 HRS Initial Oil Change Page 12 X Periodic Oil Change Page 13 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Air Cleaner Spark Plug Clean Sponge Element Clean or Replace Replace Engine Manual & Page 13 Engine Manual & Page 13 Engine Manual X Engine Cooling [...]

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    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 [...]

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    PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ® vs.DIRT I an illustration of how dirt can ge your engine & how reasonable maintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best avail- able engines 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 numb[...]

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    PRIMARY MAINTENANCE gulp about 12 gallons of air for every gallon of used. Because of its working environ- ment, the air avaUable to your Snapper engine Is " heavily saturated with air- borne dirt particles. __Knowing that dirt will quickly ruin an engine, . manufacturers equip their engines with extremely efficient air cleaners to filter out [...]

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    PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Generally, wash foam-type filters In a dishwashlng 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. Clean paper elements by tapping lightly. Blowing with air will rupture paper elements. Use a flashlight to detect clogged or[...]

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    PRIMARY MAINTENANCE On 4-cyle engines with an oll level plug, don't be fooled into thinking the engine has sufficient lubricating oii if you can see "some" oil in the opening - the level should always be brought up to the point of at the top of the fill hole. On 2-cycle engines, lubrication must be provided by an exact mixture of gas[...]

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    SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase) Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Retailer Retailer's Phone Number It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage. Please mail your p[...]

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    Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 21" STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS 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, Unde[...]