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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

2.2.2.  PROPELLING MOWER  
 

(Self Propelled Models Only) 

1.  Move ground speed control to the desired speed 
position. See Figure 2.4. 
2.  Move wheel drive control against handle to 
engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. 
Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is 
moving by changing position of the ground speed 
control. See Figure 2.4. 

 

FIGURE 2.4 

 

2.3 STOPPING 

Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade 
control. Stop forward motion of mower by releasing 
the wheel drive control.  
 

2.4  HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 

The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as 
follows: 
1.  Loosen the lower nuts on each lower handle as 
shown in Figure 2.5. 

 

 

FIGURE 2.5 

 
 

2.  Move upper mower handle up or down until the 
desired position is achieved. 
3.  Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to 
maintain desired position. 

 

WARNING 

STOP 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 2.6. 

 

 

 

FIGURE 2.6 

 

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 2.7. 

 

 

 

FIGURE 2.7 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

MOVE GROUND 
SPEED CONTROL TO 
DESIRED POSITION 

RECYCLING MODEL SHOWN 
(ROPE START MOUNTED ON 
RIGHT SIDE OF HANDLE) 

(SLOW) 
ONE SPEED 
POSITION

 

(FAST) 
SIXTH SPEED 
POSITION

 

WHEEL DRIVE 
CONTROL 

ONE 

BLADE 
CONTROL 

SIX 

HIGHER 

LOWER 

LOOSEN LOWER 
NUTS ON EACH 
LOWER HANDLE 

LOWER 
HANDLE 

LOWEST CUTTING 
HEIGHT 

LATCH 

HIGHEST 
CUTTING 
HEIGHT 

LATCH 
POSITIONS 

CUTTING HEIGHT SETTINGS 

Summary of Contents for EFRP216516BV

Page 1: ...f Propelled Model B Briggs Stratton Engine 21 21 Cutting Width V Over Head Valve Engine 65 6 5 HP Engine Horse Power Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your Walk Behind read this...

Page 2: ...extreme CAUTION when changing directions on slopes DO NOT mow steep slopes or other areas where stability or traction is in doubt 3 Use extra care with crass catchers or other attachments these affect...

Page 3: ...rate engine in enclosed areas Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide a deadly poison MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside where fumes may reach an open flame spa...

Page 4: ...0 Check Transmission Poly V Belt 10 Service Annually 10 Engine 10 Air Filter 10 Engine Oil 10 Storage Procedure 10 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 11 17 Mower Blade Replacement Standard Ninja 11 12 B...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...tightened after refueling Refer to Engine Owners 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 a...

Page 7: ...e up or down until the desired position is achieved 3 Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to maintain desired position WARNING STOP engine and mower blade by releasing the blade control before...

Page 8: ...when using a grass bag The baffle should be secured in the highest position when mulching grass NOTE Under certain conditions when mulching some grass may blow out from under front of baffle This is n...

Page 9: ...ne Manual for proper oil specifications and procedures 2 For simplest cleanest oil change loosen lower handle wing nuts and stand mower up on lower handle as shown in Figure 3 1 Drain oil through dips...

Page 10: ...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 sec...

Page 11: ...ch in either tip See Figure 4 1 4 2 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 ins...

Page 12: ...clearance 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 a...

Page 13: ...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 c...

Page 14: ...e connector 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 driv...

Page 15: ...ion FIGURE 4 12 FIGURE 4 13 4 3 5 Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Assembly If the driven disc bearing fails remove the driven disc assembly and replace bearing as follows 1 Using a small flat blade s...

Page 16: ...ully install 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 15 4 4 BELT SERVICE On self propelled mowers the engine...

Page 17: ...one end of new belt over engine pulley and insert the other end through slot in deck See Figure 4 16 PULLEY POSITION FIGURE 4 17 9 Loop the belt around the pulley on the bottom of the drive disc 10 Re...

Page 18: ...ed 3 Replace air lifts Tighten to proper torque 4 Lumpy or frayed belt 4 Replace belt 5 Bent Idler pulley 5 Replace pulley Mower Will Not Move 1 Damaged transmission 1 Contact authorized SNAPPER deale...

Page 19: ...riven Disc Check for Wear Damage Page 12 X Disc Adjustment Page 13 X Disc Replacement Page 14 15 Bearing Replacement Page 15 Drive Belts Check For Wear And Tension Page 16 17 X X X Change oil every 25...

Page 20: ...ne air filter To service the filter read and follow the engine operating and maintenance instructions 6 THROTTLE CONTROL Indicates direction to increase engine RPM Hare decrease engine RPM Tortoise an...

Page 21: ...f the traction control lever Moving the lever toward the handle engages the traction clutch and forward motion starts When the lever is released the clutch disengages and forward motion stops 10 SHIFT...

Page 22: ...ginal 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...

Page 23: ...____________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________...

Page 24: ...f you 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 2000 S...

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