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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 

19” STEEL DECK 

WALK MOWERS 

SERIES 17 

 
 

MODEL 

R195517B 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION 

 

R 19 55 17 B 

 
MODEL DESIGNATION 

ENGINE TYPE 

CUTTING WIDTH 

SERIES DESIGNATION 

 

ENGINE HORSE POWER 

 

R – Recycling Model 

19 – 19” Cutting Width 

55 – 5.5 HP (Engine Horse Power) 

17 - Series Designation 

B – Briggs & Stratton Engine 

 
 
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 © 2002 
SNAPPER INC. 
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 

MANUAL No. 7-5107 (I.R. 6/21/02) 

Summary of Contents for R195517B

Page 1: ...Series Designation B Briggs Stratton Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your Walk Behind read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INS...

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...

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: ...ion 8 Recycling Cover Installation Removal 8 Discharge Deflector Installation 9 SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 10 11 Change Engine Oil 10 Check Mower Blade 10 Service Annually 11 Engine 11 Air Fil...

Page 5: ...mower 1 2 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature information 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 fam...

Page 6: ...e Owners Manual for fuel 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 c...

Page 7: ...spark plug Engine and components are HOT Avoid serious burns allow sufficient time for all components to cool 2 4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows 1...

Page 8: ...ion the rear bushings in to the same notches corresponding with notches for the front wheels to maintain the level of the deck See Figure 2 6 NOTE There are four cutting height adjustment notches on e...

Page 9: ...8 DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR INSTALLATION 1 Remove the recycling cover Loosen and remove the two knobs securing the cover to the deck and remove the cover from the two bolts The two bolts remain in the deck...

Page 10: ...IGURE 3 1 3 Place shallow pan underneath the approximate center of the oil drain plug 4 Loosen with ratchet and short extension but do not remove oil drain plug Loosen plug until you can turn it with...

Page 11: ...ank and let engine run until all fuel is out of the carburetor 2 Disconnect and remove the spark plug wire away from spark plug before any other preparations are made 3 Tape all openings closed to pre...

Page 12: ...RPENING 1 Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug IMPORTANT DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down Oil from crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the engine...

Page 13: ...d clean fuel system Excessive Vibration 1 Damaged out of balance or bent mower blade 1 Service mower blade 2 Loose blade components 2 Service and tighten loose parts 3 Loose or missing air lift if equ...

Page 14: ...ce Engine Manual X Mower Blade Check For Wear Damage Replacement Page 10 12 X Mower Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 11 X Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperatu...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...16 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

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Page 19: ...19 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

Page 20: ...mber________________________________________________ It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage Please mail your product registration card to Snapper...

Page 21: ...21 NOTES...

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Page 24: ...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 2002 SN...

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