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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................... 2 - 4 
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................5 
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.......................................................................................6 
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................... 7-11 
 Pre-start 

Checklist................................................................................................7 

 

Starting & Stopping Engine & Blade .............................................................. 7-8 

 

Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ........................................................................8 

 Handle 

Height 

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

 Cutting 

Height 

Adjustment.............................................................................. 8-9 

 Recycling 

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

 

Installation of Side Discharge Deflector ............................................................9 

 

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

SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 11-12 
 Change 

Engine Oil..............................................................................................11 

 Check 

Transmission Grease .............................................................................11 

 Check 

Mower 

Blade ...........................................................................................12 

 Check 

Engine 

Drive Belt....................................................................................12 

 Check 

Transmission 

Poly-V Belt ......................................................................12 

 Service 

- 

Annually ..............................................................................................12 

 Engine ..............................................................................................................12 
 Air 

Filter............................................................................................................12 

 Engine 

Oil.........................................................................................................12 

 Storage 

Procedure .............................................................................................12 

SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR............................................................ 13-20 
 Mower 

Blade 

Replacement................................................................................13 

 Blade 

Sharpening ......................................................................................... 13-14 

 

Wheel Drive Control Adjustment ......................................................................14 

 

Driven and Drive Disc Service .................................................................... 15-18 

 

Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc ............................................................15 

 

Drive Spring Repair/Replacement .................................................................15 

 

Driven Disc Adjustment............................................................................ 15-16 

 

Driven Disc Replacement ......................................................................... 16-17 

 

Driven Disc Bearing Replacement ................................................................17 

 

Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement....................................................................18 

 Belt 

Service ................................................................................................... 18-19 

 

Engine Drive Belt Replacement............................................................... 18-19 

 Transmission 

Poly-V 

Belt Replacement .......................................................19 

 Battery 

Service ...................................................................................................20 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................21 
 
SERVICE SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................22 
 Maintenance/Replacement Parts ......................................................................22 
 
WARRANTY......................................................................................................................23 
 
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 24-27 
 
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM.................................................................................28 

 

! 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 RP216019KWV (7800199) operat

Page 1: ...uct Before operating your Walk Behind read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 4 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 NOTE Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to c...

Page 2: ...ubt 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 proper use of the mower before starting 2 Only mature responsible persons shall operate the machine and only after proper instructi...

Page 3: ... the engine running STOP BLADE and STOP ENGINE before leaving the operators position for any reason OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 11 Before cleaning 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 12 STOP engine and wait until the blade comes to complete STOP before re...

Page 4: ... use CAUTION when handling them 10 DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to spark plug hole spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine 11 Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices 12 Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to assure that original standards are maintained ...

Page 5: ... 12 Storage Procedure 12 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 13 20 Mower Blade Replacement 13 Blade Sharpening 13 14 Wheel Drive Control Adjustment 14 Driven and Drive Disc Service 15 18 Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc 15 Drive Spring Repair Replacement 15 Driven Disc Adjustment 15 16 Driven Disc Replacement 16 17 Driven Disc Bearing Replacement 17 Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement 18 Belt Service 18...

Page 6: ...e 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 DRIVE CONTROL BLADE CONTROL GROUN...

Page 7: ...uel specifications FIGURE 2 2 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 Briggs Engine 1 Move engine speed control to Fast Rabbit position See Figure 2 4 and FAMILIARIZATION 2 Push primer bulb three times to start a cold en...

Page 8: ...e mower is moving by changing position of the ground speed control See Figure 2 6 FIGURE 2 6 2 3 STOPPING Stop forward motion of mower by releasing the wheel drive control Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade 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 7 FIGURE 2 7 2 Move up...

Page 9: ...e recycling cover Refer to Section Recycling Operation STEP 2 Install deflector to deck underneath raised recycling cover making sure that 1 outside front edge of deflector slips behind recycling cover hinge bracket 2 slot on inside front of deflector slips under restraining nut on top of deck under right front corner of engine and 3 slot on inside rear of deflector slips onto stud behind rear of ...

Page 10: ...stall grass bag by sliding connector over adapter flange See Figure 2 13 STEP 3 Attach grass bag hooks over middle handle cross bar See Figure 2 13 FIGURE 2 13 WARNING DO NOT operate without entire Grass Catcher or guard in place Grass Catcher components are subject to deterioration during normal use Inspect frequently and replace worn or damaged components immediately WARNING Grass Catcher bags u...

Page 11: ...s shown in Figure 3 1 Drain oil through dipstick tube into a container Allow sufficient time for all oil to drain NOTE Drive control rod on self propelled models prohibits handles from folding Simply tip mower on its side to drain oil FIGURE 3 1 3 Dispose of drain oil properly 4 Fill engine with oil as specified in Engine Manual Do Not overfill NOTE Check specific model engine owner s manual for c...

Page 12: ...LY 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 owner s manual for service instructions 3 4 STORAGE PROCEDURE Refer to the Engine Owner s Manual for directions regarding engine storage prepara...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...learance 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 o...

Page 15: ...isc Driven Disc If oil or grease on the drive disc or driven disc 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 ...

Page 16: ...ns with hole in driven disc assembly from which rod was removed NOTE Do not move pivot bracket 6 Reinstall rod as removed in step 2 Move ground speed control to slow position then back to fast position Recheck the 1 8 measurement described previously Readjust as needed Tighten nut when finished 7 Reinstall driven disc spring to driven disc assembly FIGURE 4 10 FIGURE 4 11 Continued On Next Page 4 ...

Page 17: ...isc Assembly 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 Remove pin and washer from transfer ...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...nents 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 driv...

Page 22: ...ck for Wear Damage Replacement Page 16 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 7074460 Engine Speed Control Kawasaki Engines 7074138 Blade Control Cable Briggs Engines 7034608 Blade Control Cable Ka...

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 28: ..._____________________________ Retailer s Phone 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 s...

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Page 32: ... 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 2005 SNAPPER A DIVISION OF SIMPLICITY MFG INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No 7100364 I R 12 7 2005 TP 100 5087 IR WB N WARNING ENGINE EXHAUST SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS AND CERTAIN VEHICLE COMPONENTS CONTAIN OR EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN T...

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