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SERVICE SCHEDULE 

 

ITEM

 

SERVICE PERFORMED

 

REF. EACH 

USE 

HRS 

25 

HRS 

50 

HRS 

100 

HRS 

EACH  

SEASON 

Engine Oil 

Check Oil Level 

Page 7 

X        

 

 

Initial Oil Change 

Page 10 

 X      

 

 

Periodic Oil Change 

Page 11 

  

X*    

 

Air Pre-Cleaner 

Clean Sponge Element 

Engine Manual 

& Page 11 

  

X** 

   

 

Air Cleaner 

Clean or Replace 

Engine Manual 

  

X** 

   

 

Spark Plug 

Replace Engine 

Manual 

    X   

Engine Cooling 

System 

Clean Shroud & Fins 

Engine Manual  

    

X**   

Drive Belts 

Check For Wear And 
Tension 

Page 17 

  X 

X   X 

Mower Blade 

Check For Wear, Damage 
& Replacement 

Page 12-13 

X        

 

Mower Deck 

Clean Debris 
Accumulation 

Page 11 

X        

 

Transmission 

Grease 

Check Grease Level 

Pages 10 

  X     X 

 

Periodic Grease Check 

Pages 11 

       X 

Drive Disc 

Check for Wear Damage 
& Replacement 

Page 13-16 

   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 Cable  

7-2933 

Clutch Pull Cable (Propelled Models) 

7-2932 

Cutter Blade (Mulching) 

4-1939 

Cutter Blade (Ninja - Quad Edge) 

2-6407 

Wheel Drive Pulley to Transmission Pulley Belt 

1-2354 

Engine to Drive Disc Belt  

4-6784 

Rubber Drive Tire  

4-1855 

Parts Manual for  21” Steel Deck Walk Behind Mower 
“M” Series 17 

06135 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for WMR216017B

Page 1: ...s Designation W Model Designation R Recycling Model B Briggs Stratton Engine 21 21 Cutting Width V Overhead Valve Engine 60 6 0 HP 65 6 5 HP Engine Horse Power Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product B...

Page 2: ...ra 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...

Page 3: ...g Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run Slipping could cause injury OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 9 DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running STOP BLADE and STOP ENGINE b...

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 dea...

Page 5: ...ck 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 20 Mower Blade Replacement 14 Blade Sharpening 14 15 W...

Page 6: ...ERS 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...

Page 7: ...d 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 intak...

Page 8: ...ows 1 Loosen the lower nuts on each lower handle as shown in 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 mai...

Page 9: ...recycling performance INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG ADAPTER Optional Accessory on Some Models STEP 1 Install the grass bag adapter and secure to the side and top of the deck with the two nuts provided wi...

Page 10: ...e grass bag can be installed A Install the top wire to the grass bag Tie the bag slider to the top wire Fold bag opening into a Z and pull bag into slider See Figure 2 11 FIGURE 2 11 B Position grass...

Page 11: ...shown and both bolts protruding through holes in the side of the deflector Secure nuts to the side of deflector Tighten nuts securely See Figure 2 15 FIGURE 2 15 2 10 INSTALLATION of RECYCLING COVER...

Page 12: ...s are HOT Avoid serious burns allow sufficient time for all components to cool 1 Refer to Engine Manual for proper oil specifications and procedures 2 For simplest cleanest oil change loosen lower han...

Page 13: ...evered or belt strands exposed If worn or damaged replace belt before operating mower 3 2 5 CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY V BELT 1 Visually check poly v belt for cracking fraying severed or belt strands exp...

Page 14: ...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 inspecti...

Page 15: ...nce 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 rota...

Page 16: ...s 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 compone...

Page 17: ...ewed from operators 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 m...

Page 18: ...MPORTANT 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 hav...

Page 19: ...earing 5 Carefully 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 mowe...

Page 20: ...ck washer See Figure 4 16 6 Remove the belt cover located under deck 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 i...

Page 21: ...f Traction 2 Engine drive belt broken requires replacement 2 Replace engine drive belt 3 Engine drive belt has jumped off of the pulley 3 Reinstall belt onto pulley Check for damage Self Propelled Mod...

Page 22: ...wer Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 11 X Transmission Grease Check Grease Level Pages 10 X X Periodic Grease Check Pages 11 X Drive Disc Check for Wear Damage Replacement Page 13 16 X Change oil e...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...ber________________________________________________ It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage Please mail your product registration card to Snapper...

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Page 32: ...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 2003 SNA...

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