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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

EUROPEAN

21” STEEL DECK

WALK MOWERS

SERIES 17

PROPELLED MODEL

EFRP216517BV

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

E F R P 21 65 17 B V

MODEL DESIGNATION

ENGINE OPTIONS

SELF-PROPELLED

ENGINE TYPE

CUTTING WIDTH

SERIES DESIGNATION

ENGINE HORSE POWER

E – European Model

R – Recycling Model

17 – Series Designation

F – Flange Type Deck

P – Self 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 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
with the operating instructions and common sense.

COPYRIGHT © 2001
SNAPPER INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 7-4353 (I.R. 2/13/01)

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Page 1: ...lf 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 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 req...

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 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 prop...

Page 3: ...erate 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 spark or pilot light such as in a water heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliance Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure Store fuel container out of reach of children in a...

Page 4: ... Filter 11 Engine Oil 11 Storage Procedure 11 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 12 18 Mower Blade Replacement Standard Ninja 12 13 Blade Sharpening 12 13 Wheel Drive Control Adjustment 13 Driven and Drive Disc Service 14 Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc 14 Drive Spring Repair Replacement 14 Driven Disc Adjustment 14 15 Driven Disc Replacement 15 16 Driven Disc Bearing Replacement 16 Hex Shaft Be...

Page 5: ...e 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 FIGURE 1 1 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL BLADE CONTROL GROUND SPEED CONTROL PRIMER BULB ROPE START HANDLE OIL FILL CAP DIPSTICK FUEL FILLER CAP...

Page 6: ...s 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 air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times 2 2 STARTING OPERATION 2 2 1 ENGINE BLADE 1 Move engine speed control to the Fast Rabbit position See Figure 2 3 NOTE Stop the engine and blade b...

Page 7: ...IGURE 2 6 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 7 F...

Page 8: ...ured 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 normal but the amount of grass blowing out can be reduced Lower baffle slightly to reduce the amount of grass blow out 1 Stop engine See WARNING above 2 Loosen wing nuts that secure front deck baffle See Figure 2 9 3 Lower the adjustable baffle to ...

Page 9: ...over to deck Remove recycling cover See Figure 2 10 2 Install discharge deflector and secure to deck using hardware removed in Step 1 Slot in front edge of discharge deflector must be under nut as shown and both bolts protruding through holes in the side of the deflector See Figure 2 11 FIGURE 2 10 FIGURE 2 11 FRONT EDGE OF DEFLECTOR UNDER NUT NUT REMOVE NUTS ...

Page 10: ...il 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 dipstick tube into a container FIGURE 3 1 IMPORTANT Drain fuel tank before tipping mower 3 2 2 CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION 1 Remove transmission fill plug Roll machine forward or backward while looking down into plug ho...

Page 11: ...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 s manual for service instructions 3 3 3 Engine Oil Refer to engine ow...

Page 12: ...ee 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 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 13: ...g 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 the spring at all times except for a...

Page 14: ...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 IMPOR...

Page 15: ...perators position Then retighten the 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 driven disc spring to driven disc assembly FIGURE 4 10 4 3 4 Replacing Rubber Driven Disc If the rubber is badly chunked or worn it must be replaced Install new Driven D...

Page 16: ...ly IMPORTANT The bearing on these M series 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 ...

Page 17: ...fully 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 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 slippag...

Page 18: ...emove worn belt 8 Loop one end of new belt over engine pulley and insert the other end through slot in deck See Figure 4 15 PULLEY POSITION FIGURE 4 16 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 bushing must fi...

Page 19: ...ifts 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 disc Cutting Grass 1 Cutting height too low or high 1 Adjust cutting height Improperly 2 Eng...

Page 20: ...iven Disc Check for Wear Damage Page 14 X Disc Adjustment Page 14 15 X Disc Replacement Page 15 16 Bearing Replacement Page 16 17 Drive Belts Check For Wear And Tension Page 17 18 X X 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 5 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS MAINTENANCE PARTS Blade Control...

Page 21: ...ngine 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 and direction to choke 7 SPEED SELECTOR Shows direction of motion and the ability to select one of six ground speeds by rotating the lever SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL OBSERVE AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIO...

Page 22: ...the traction clutch and forward motion starts When the lever is released the clutch disengages and forward motion stops 10 SHIFT WARNING Located on the middle handle Indicates that the engine must be stopped before shifting ground speed control 11 INJURY WARNING Indicates possible severe injury from rotating cutting blades 12 CE DECAL Indicates European Certification 13 LWA 100 Indicates European ...

Page 23: ...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 25: ...If 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 2001 SNAPPER INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No 7 4353 I R 2 13 01 WARNING ENGINE EXHAUST SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS AND CERTAIN VEHICLE COMPONENTS CONTAIN OR EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA T...

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