Briggs & Stratton NSPVH21675 manual

Models SPVH21675 (7800441) NSPVH21675 (7800449) 21” V ARIABLE SPEED REAR DISCHARGE W ALK BEHIND MOWERS Manual No. 7102869 (Rev . ‘-’, 10/22/2008) TP10009165 NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. * Actual sustained engine power will likely be lower due to operating limitations and enviro[...]

SNAPPER is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC Jefferson, WI, USA. Briggs & Stratton Y ard Power Products Group Copyright © 2008, Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA. All Rights Reserved. PRODUCT REGISTRA TION IMPORT ANT : KEEP THIS INFORMA TION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following infor[...]

W ARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. ! ! W ARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the St[...]

www .snapper .com 2 Operator Safety ! ! IMPOR T ANT OPERA TOR 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. Th[...]

3 Operator Safety ! ! IMPOR T ANT OPERA TOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE (Continued From Previous Page) 7. Remove gas-powered equipment from the vehicle or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel equipment using a portable container , rather than a gasoline dispenser nozzle. 8. DO NOT s[...]

I C H Features and Controls A. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick B. Fuel Filler Cap C. Recycling Cover D. Height Adjustment Lever E. Blade Control F . Rope Start Handle G. Drive Handle H. Drive Handle Lock Lever I. Rear Discharge Door IMPORT ANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific m[...]

Pre-Start Check List Make the following checks and perform the ser vice required before each start-up. 1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2. Check the blade control (A, Figure 1) and drive handle (B) to insure they work freely . 3. Check the cutting height. Adjust to the desi[...]

Starting and Operation (Continued) Propelling the Mower 1. Start the engine. Refer to the Section entitled “Starting and Operation – Engine and Blade”. 2. Pull the drive handle lock lever (A, Figure 4) fully back to the unlock position. 3. Begin pushing the drive handle (B) forward to engage the wheel drive and propel the mower forward. For w[...]

Cutting Height Adjustment 1. Pull the height adjusting lever (A, Figure 6) outward, and move to the desired cutting height. The highest cutting position is Notch 9 (B; also see Figure 7) . The lowest cutting position is Notch 1 (C) . Note: The lever will set all wheels to the same cutting height. Recycling Operation Note: For best recycling results[...]

www .snapper .com 8 Operation Removing the Recycling Plug 1. Raise the rear discharge door (A, Figure 10) . 2. Remove the recycling plug (B) from the rear discharge chute. Note: The recycling plug should be removed only when bagging is desired, and should be replaced as soon as bagging operations are completed. Installing the Grass Bag 1. Raise the[...]

9 Maintenance Maintenance - Introduction T o 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 the model and serial number . Ser vice - After First 5 Hours Change Engine Oil 1. Ref[...]

W ARNING 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 working around cutting bla[...]

Mower Blade Replacement Standard Blade Wear Limit 1. Inspect the blade (Figure 15) frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage: (A) New blade (B) Wear limit (notch starts) (C) Dangerous condition! Do not use on the mower! Replace with a new blade. Blade Sharpening 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure the end away from the plug. 2. Tilt[...]

Wheel Drive Control Adjustment The drive handle (A, Figure 18) should engage the transmission when the handle is pushed forward, and should disengage the transmission when the handle is pulled fully back. If the transmission does not engage or disengage, adjustment may be performed as follows: 1. Remove the rear cover from the mower . Refer to the [...]

Belt Ser vice On self-propelled mowers, the engine belt transmits power from the engine to the transmission that powers the rear wheels. Should the belt become worn, it could cause slip- page, which would impair mower performance. The condi- tion of the engine belt should be checked after every 25 hours of mower operation. Engine Drive Belt Replace[...]

www .snapper .com 14 Maintenance Rear Cover Removal and Installation T o Remove the Rear Cover 1. Remove the three fasteners (A, Figure 23) securing the rear apron to the machine. 2. Remove the two fasteners (B) securing the rear cover to the machine. 3. Slide the cover (C) down and out to remove. Set all components aside. T o Install the Rear Cove[...]

15 Maintenance ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF . EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 5 X Initial Oil Change Page 9 X Periodic Oil Change Page 9 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual X Engine Cooling System Clea[...]

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start Using Recoil Starter 1. Fuel tank empty . 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. 2. Engine needs priming. 2. Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Engine Stalls or Stops After Running 1. Blade control is relea[...]

2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original pur chaser’ 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 [...]

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www .snapper .com Snapper Products 535 Macon Street McDonough, GA 30253 1-800-935-2967 22 21” V ARIABLE SPEED REAR DISCHARGE W ALK BEHIND MOWERS Engine Power Rating Information: The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & T orque R[...]