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Thank You 

for purchasing this quality-built Brute product. We’re pleased that you placed your confidence

in the Brute brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your
Brute product will provide many years of dependable service.

This manual contains 

safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with the

machine and how to avoid them.  This machine is designed and intended only for finish cutting of
established lawns and is not intended for any other purpose. It is important that you read and understand
these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment. Save these
instructions for future reference.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS
(Complete the following information on your Brute purchase)

Date of Purchase__________________________________________________________________

Retailer_________________________________________________________________________

Retailer's Phone Number___________________________________________________________

Equipment

Model Number______________________________________________________________

Serial Number ______________________________________________________________

Engine

Model_________________________Type__________________Trim___________________

It is very important that you register your purchase to ensure warranty coverage. Please mail your
product registration card to:

Brute Power
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC
900 N. Parkway
Jefferson, WI 53549

Or you may register online at www.brutepower.com.

You can contact us at our website, or if you would like to speak with a Customer Service
Representative, call us at the Brute Customer Relations Center. For faster service please have your
Serial Number and Model Number available.

Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group

Copyright © 2007, Briggs & Stratton Corporation

Milwaukee, WI, USA.  All Rights Reserved.

Brute is a trademark of 
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC
Jefferson, WI, USA.

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Page 1: ...notice Actual sustained engine power will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors Please refer to Engine Power Rating Information for further details Manual No 7101725 I R 12 12 2007 TP 100 5295 IR WB J 21 VARIABLE SPEED REAR DISCHARGE WALK BEHIND MOWER Models BTPV21675E 7800268 Jefferson WI 53549 ...

Page 2: ..._____ Retailer_________________________________________________________________________ Retailer s Phone Number___________________________________________________________ Equipment Model Number______________________________________________________________ Serial Number ______________________________________________________________ Engine Model_________________________Type__________________Trim____...

Page 3: ...iodic 9 Engine 9 Air Filter 9 Engine Oil 9 Wheel Drive Components 10 Storage Procedure 10 Mower Blade Replacement 11 Blade Sharpening 11 Wheel Drive Control Adjustment 12 Belt Service 13 Engine Drive Belt Replacement 13 Battery Service 14 Rear Cover Removal Installation 15 Service Schedule 16 Troubleshooting 17 Warranty 18 Slope Guide 19 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories cont...

Page 4: ...ne and attachments Know the controls and the proper use of the mower before starting 2 Only mature responsible persons shall operate the machine and only after proper instruction 3 Data indicates that operators age 60 and above are involved in a large percentage of mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the mower safely enough to protect themselves and othe...

Page 5: ...cher or guards in place discharge guard rear guard or other safety devices in place and working DO NOT point discharge at people passing cars windows or doors OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 14 DO NOT discharge material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back towards the operator 15 Slow down before turning 16 Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roadways 17 DO NOT...

Page 6: ...r specific model Contact your dealer if you have questions Features and Controls A Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick B Fuel Filler Cap C Recycling Cover D Battery E Height Adjustment Levers 3 F Blade Control G Rope Start Handle H Drive Wheel Control I Rear Discharge Door J Grass Bag K Ignition Switch D E H F G A B www brutepower com J I C K E ...

Page 7: ...e filler neck to allow for fuel expansion Make sure the cap is tightened after fueling Refer to the Engine Owners Manual for fuel specifications 6 Clean the exterior surfaces of the cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel dirt grass oil etc Keep the engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times Starting and Operation Engine and Blade 1 Pull the blade control A Fi...

Page 8: ...adjusted as follows 1 Remove the wingnuts A Figure 5 washers not shown and bolts B from the right and left handle brackets C Note Do not remove the lower set of handle hardware D 2 Adjust the handle to a higher or lower height adjustment hole A Figure 6 3 Reinstall the bolts washers and wingnuts removed in Step 1 www brutepower com Figure 4 Wheel drive control A WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintena...

Page 9: ...cycling cover A Figure 9 Important The recycling cover should remain on the machine at all times Do not remove 2 Install the deflector B to the deck under the recycling cover making sure that The tabs C hook under the pivot rod D The locking tab on the deck A Figure 10 goes through the slot in the deflector B 3 Lower the recycling cover against the deflector WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance ...

Page 10: ... the rear door pivot rod B www brutepower com WARNING Grass Catcher bags used on SNAPPER products are made of woven fabric and are subject to deterioration and wear during normal usage Check condition of bag before each use Immediately replace worn or damaged catcher bags with only bags recommended by SNAPPER The grass catcher is optional equipment on some models WARNING DO NOT attempt any mainten...

Page 11: ...ug or carburetor down Important Drain the fuel tank before tipping the mower DO NOT tip the machine with the carburetor or spark plug down Oil from the crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all If contamination does occur the air filter will have to be replaced 3 Check the torque of the blade cap screw Recommended torque should be 40 ft lbs...

Page 12: ...rations are made 3 Tape all openings closed to prevent spraying water into the exhaust or air intakes during washing 4 Tilt the mower up on its rear wheels and thoroughly clean the underside of the deck Do not tilt the mower with the spark plug or carburetor down Scrape away any accumulation of grass with a putty knife and or wire brush 5 Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating of oil to ...

Page 13: ...lance If necessary correct balance by grinding heavy end of blade 6 Reinstall blade B Figure 17 Note the correct assembly order A Blade hub B Blade C Blade flange facing up D Cone washer concave side up E Capscrew 7 Check torque of blade retaining cap screw Recommended torque should be 40 ft lbs WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or service with engine and blade running STOP engine...

Page 14: ...length loosen the jam nut B Figure 21 and rotate the ferrule C below the adjustment turnbuckle A located on the lower end of the wheel drive control cable one half turn out from the turnbuckle Tighten the jam nut c To decrease the extended spring length loosen the jam nut and rotate the ferrule one half turn in toward the turnbuckle Tighten the jam nut 5 Engage the lever and recheck the extended s...

Page 15: ...e mower Refer to the Section entitled Rear Cover Removal Installation 5 To replace the belt a Remove the hardware B Figure 23 securing the belt guide A to the transmission assembly Remove the belt guide b Remove the belt from the transmission and engine pulleys noting the belt routing c Replace the belt d Replace the belt guide onto the transmission 6 Replace the covers and blade Note Recommended ...

Page 16: ...way from the mower on a wood surface NOTE Do not store the battery on a concrete surface Battery Testing Check the battery s state of charge using a voltmeter Remember to hook the positive lead to the battery s positive terminal and the negative lead to the negative terminal Check the reading against the chart below If the voltage reads less than 12 80 volts charge the battery Refer to the Section...

Page 17: ...et all components aside To Install the Rear Cover 1 Reverse steps 1 3 above making sure the tab D on the rear cover is located on the outside of the machine 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 tim...

Page 18: ...anual X Engine Cooling System Clean Shroud Fins Engine Manual X Drive Belt Check for Wear and Tension Page 9 13 X X X Mower Blade Check for wear Damage Replacement Page 9 11 X Mower Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 5 X Wheel Drive Components Clean Debris Accumulation Check for Wear or Damage Page 10 X Transmission Cable Spring Adjustment Check Adjust Page 12 X X X Maintenance Replacement Parts ...

Page 19: ...ose parts 3 Loose or missing air lift if equipped 3 Replace air lifts Tighten to proper torque 4 Lumpy or frayed belt 4 Replace belt Mower Will Not Move Loss Of Traction 1 Build up of debris on or around wheel drive components 1 Clean debris 2 Transmission cable adjustment required 2 Adjust transmission cable 3 Drive belt requires replacement 3 Replace drive belt 4 Damaged transmission 4 Contact a...

Page 20: ...ms involving damage caused from material use abuse or misuse will be honored This Brute Two 2 Year Limited Warranty is your exclusive remedy however this warranty is void or does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with altered misused abused or used for rental or other commercial and or professional non homeowner uses Your warranty does not cover minor mechanical adjustments which are no...

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Page 24: ...ll not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of power equipment actual on site or net horsepower This difference is due to a variety of factors including but not limited to accessories air cleaner exhaust charging cooling carburetor fuel pump etc application limitations ambient operating conditions temperature humidity altitude and engine to engine variability Due to manufacturi...

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