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Snapper 216517B, 2167517BV, R215517HC,, Operator'S Manual

The Snapper 216517B, 216517BV, and R215517HC are durable and efficient outdoor power equipment designed to tackle any yard work. To operate these products safely, it is essential to follow the provided Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual. You can download the comprehensive manual for free from manualshive.com to ensure a successful and secure usage.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................2 & 3 
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 4 
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ...................................................................................... 5 
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 6-12 
 Pre-start 

Checklist ............................................................................................... 6 

 

Starting & Stopping Engine & Blade............................................................... 6-7 

 

Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ....................................................................... 7 

 Handle 

Height 

Adjustment .................................................................................. 8 

 Cutting 

Height Adjustment ................................................................................. 8 

 Recycling 

Operation ............................................................................................ 9 

 

Installation of Grass Bag................................................................................ 9-10 

 

Installation of Discharge Deflector................................................................... 11 

 

Installation of Recycling Cover ........................................................................ 11 

SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ 12-13 
 

Change Engine Oil ............................................................................................. 12 

 

Check Transmission Grease........................................................................ 12-13 

 

Check Mower Blade ........................................................................................... 13 

 

Check Engine Drive Belt ................................................................................... 13 

 

Check Transmission Poly-V Belt...................................................................... 13 

 

Service - Annually .............................................................................................. 13 

 Engine.............................................................................................................. 13 
 Air 

Filter ........................................................................................................... 13 

 Engine 

Oil ........................................................................................................ 13 

 Storage 

Procedure ............................................................................................. 13 

SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR............................................................. 14-21 
 

Mower Blade Replacement ............................................................................... 14 

 Blade 

Sharpening ......................................................................................... 14-15 

 

Wheel Drive Control Adjustment...................................................................... 15 

 

Driven and Drive Disc Service .......................................................................... 16 

 

Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc............................................................ 16 

 

Drive Spring Repair/Replacement................................................................. 16 

 

Driven Disc Adjustment ............................................................................ 16-17 

 

Driven Disc Replacement.......................................................................... 17-18 

 

Driven Disc Bearing Replacement ................................................................ 18 

 

Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement ................................................................... 19 

 Belt 

Service ........................................................................................................ 19 

 

Engine Drive Belt Replacement ............................................................... 19-20 

 

Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement ....................................................... 20 

 Battery 

Service ................................................................................................... 21 

 
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................... 22 
 
SERVICE SCHEDULE...................................................................................................... 23 
 Maintenance/Replacement 

Parts...................................................................... 23 

 
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................... 24 
 
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 25-28 
 
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM ................................................................................ 29 

 

! IMPORTANT ! 

The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific 
model. Contact your local SNAPPER dealer if you have questions. 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for 216517B, 2167517BV, R215517HC,

Page 1: ...se Power V Overhead Valve C Overhead Cam 70 7 0 HP Engine Horse Power E Electric Start Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your Walk Behind read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 3 Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance...

Page 2: ...tra care with grass catchers or other attachments these affect the handling and the stability of the machine PREPARATION 1 Read understand and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the mower engine 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 PREPARATI...

Page 3: ...ng repairing or inspecting make certain engine blade and all moving parts have STOPPED Disconnect and secure spark plug wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 11 STOP engine and wait until the blade comes to complete STOP before removing grass bag and or clearing grass 12 DO NOT operate mower without the entire grass catcher or guards in place D...

Page 4: ... 13 Engine Oil 13 Storage Procedure 13 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 14 21 Mower Blade Replacement 14 Blade Sharpening 14 15 Wheel Drive Control Adjustment 15 Driven and Drive Disc Service 16 Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc 16 Drive Spring Repair Replacement 16 Driven Disc Adjustment 16 17 Driven Disc Replacement 17 18 Driven Disc Bearing Replacement 18 Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement 19 Belt...

Page 5: ...rawing above Figure 1 1 shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS It is recommended that all operators of the mower become thoroughly familiar with the controls parts and operation of the mower before operating Specific details involving the engine are found in the separate engine owner s manual Study these manuals before operating and keep both handy for future reference WHEEL D...

Page 6: ... Manual for specifications 2 1 6 Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times 2 2 STARTING OPERATION 2 2 1 ENGINE BLADE Recoil Start Models 1 Move engine speed control to the Fast Rabbit position See Figure 2 3 1A Fixed engine speed models go to Step 2 NOTE Stop the engine...

Page 7: ...hould not be required to restart a hot engine 3 Pull blade control against handle 4 Turn key to the start position until engine starts See Figure 2 3 NOTE If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does not start release the key and attempt starting again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds 5 After engine starts allow a brief warm up until engine runs smooth 2 2 3 PROPELLING MOWER Self Prope...

Page 8: ...TOP engine and mower blade by releasing the blade control before adjusting cutting height or handle height 2 5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 Pull the height adjusting latch outward and move to desired cutting height See Figure 2 9 FIGURE 2 9 2 Set all wheels at the same cutting height The highest cutting position is Notch 6 The lowest cutting position is Notch 1 See Figure 2 10 FIGURE 2 10 HIGHER LO...

Page 9: ...to improve recycling performance 2 7 INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG ADAPTER STEP 1 Install the grass bag adapter and secure to the side and top of the deck with the two nuts provided on the machine Slot in front edge of adapter must be under nut located on top of deck See Figure 2 11 FIGURE 2 11 2 8 INSTALLATION of RECYCLING PLUG Optional Accessory on Some Models STEP 1 Once adapter has been installed ...

Page 10: ...GURE 2 15 FIGURE 2 16 2 11 REMOVING and DUMPING GRASS CATCHER Slide Closure Type 1 Grasp bag connector and bag handle as shown See Figure 2 16 2 First lift up on bag handle removing it from the mower handle Then lift up on bag connector removing it from the adapter flange 3 Dump bag by pulling bag slider off of Z Fold at rear of bag opening bag 4 To close bag fold rear of bag into Z shape keeping ...

Page 11: ...ghten nuts securely See Figure 2 18 FIGURE 2 18 2 13 INSTALLATION of RECYCLING COVER Optional Accessory on Some Models It will be necessary to remove bag adapter and grass bag or discharge deflector before installing recycling cover See previous section for instructions Install the recycling cover and secure to the side and top of the deck with the two nuts provided on the machine Slide top portio...

Page 12: ... service intervals 2 For simplest cleanest oil change loosen lower handle nuts Remove two of the four bolts and fold handles Stand mower up on lower handle brackets as shown in Figure 3 1A Drain oil through dipstick tube into a container Allow sufficient time for all oil to drain 3 Alternate Oil Drain Procedure The Honda engines are equipped with oil fill caps See Figure 3 1 B Remove oil fill cap ...

Page 13: ...ng mower 3 2 5 CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY V BELT 1 Visually check poly v belt for cracking fraying severed or belt strands exposed If worn or damaged replace belt before operating mower FIGURE 3 4 3 3 SERVICE ANNUALLY Perform all maintenance as described in the Service Schedule section of this manual 3 3 1 Engine Service engine according to engine owner s manual 3 3 2 Air Filter Refer to engine owner...

Page 14: ...ee Figure 4 1 4 1A Replace with new blade WARNING DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage Refer to Section MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT for proper blade inspection and service procedures 4 1 2 BLADE SHARPENING 1 Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug IMPORTANT Drain fuel tank before tipping mower DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down Oil...

Page 15: ...rance between the inside of the spring hook and the inside of the clutch cable eye with the wheel drive control released See Figure 4 5 FIGURE 4 5 2 To adjust unhook upper spring from cable eye and rotate spring in direction required to extend or shorten spring length 3 Rehook upper spring to cable eye and check clearance Repeat procedure if required NOTE The vinyl spring cover should be kept over...

Page 16: ...sc is causing slippage clean discs as follows 1 Wipe away any oil or grease with a clean cloth 2 Use either an approved grease solvent or hot soapy water to clean drive disc or driven disc 3 Rinse components with clean water 4 Dry components with a clean cloth 4 3 2 Drive Spring Repair Replacement If drive spring is loose reconnect as shown in Figure 4 7 If spring is broken replace with new spring...

Page 17: ...nnector hex nut securely See Figure 4 10 Move ground speed control to the first speed position then back to the sixth speed position Recheck the 1 8 measurement described previously Reinstall driven disc spring to driven disc assembly 4 3 4 Replacing Rubber Driven Disc If the rubber is badly chunked or worn it must be replaced Install new Driven Disc as follows 1 Using a small flat blade screwdriv...

Page 18: ...mbly IMPORTANT The bearing on these machines is staked into the thrust plate The bearing will have to be driven out with a mallet and a large punch A new bearing with four retaining screws will have to be purchased to replace existing bearing If the driven disc bearing requires replacement remove the driven disc assembly and replace bearing as follows 1 Using a small flat blade screwdriver free th...

Page 19: ...ll new O ring over the outside of the new bearing 6 Install bearing holder and secure with screws 7 Install 3 8 hex lock nut FIGURE 4 14 4 4 BELT SERVICE On self propelled mowers the engine belt transmits power from engine to drive disc The drive disc powers the poly v belt which engages the transmission that powers the rear wheels Should these belts become worn they could cause slippage which wou...

Page 20: ...eck 7 Lift the drive disc up and remove worn belt 8 Loop one end of new belt over engine pulley and insert the other end through slot in deck Refer to Figure 4 15 9 Loop the belt around the pulley on the bottom of the drive disc 10 Reinstall drive disc and retaining hardware IMPORTANT 1 The square shoulder of the drive disc bolt must fit into the square hole of the bushing 2 The square end of bush...

Page 21: ...1 Remove battery 2 Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level surface 3 Using distilled water refill cells as required to cover cell plates 4 With cell caps removed connect battery charger to battery terminals Red to positive terminal and black to negative terminal 5 Slow charge battery at 1 amp for 10 hours 6 If battery will not accept charge or is partially charged after 10 hours of char...

Page 22: ...ts 2 Service and tighten loose 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 1 Damaged transmission 1 Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer Loss Of Traction 2 Traction drive belt requires replacement 2 Replace traction drive belt Self Propelled Models 3 Driven disc slipping 3 Clean or replace driven ...

Page 23: ...Replacement Page 15 18 X Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperatures Clean more often under dusty conditions or when air debris is present 4 6 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS MAINTENANCE PARTS Engine Speed Control Briggs Engines 2 9036 Engine Speed Control Honda Engines 7 4829 Blade Control Cable Briggs Engines 7 4868 Blade Control Cable Briggs Engines with Electri...

Page 24: ...iginal purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine caused by neglect or abuse destruction by fire explosion freezing overcharging improper maintenance or use of improper electrolyte There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Implied w...

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Page 29: ...hone Number____________________________________________________ It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage Please mail your product registration card to Snapper at P O Box 777 McDonough Georgia 30253 Or you may register on line at www snapper com You can contact us at our web site or if you would like to speak with a Customer Service Representativ...

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Page 32: ...u have any questions about your Snapper product contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper McDonough GA 30253 Phone 1 800 935 2967 COPYRIGHT 2003 SNAPPER PRODUCTS INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No 7 5508 I R 4 22 03 WARNING ENGINE EXHAUST SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS AND CERTAIN VEHICLE COMPONENTS CONTAIN OR EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORN...

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