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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 

 

21” STEEL DECK 
WALK BEHIND MOWERS 
“M” MODEL 
SERIES 17 

 
 
 

IMPORTANT 

Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on 
the date manufactured.  The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and 
critical safety warnings.  Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the 
engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments.  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 © 2003 
SNAPPER PRODUCTS INC. 
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 

 
 

MANUAL No. 7-4349 (Rev.1, 2/3/03) 

 

        WARNING 

ENGINE EXHAUST, SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS, AND CERTAIN VEHICLE COMPONENTS CONTAIN OR 
EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER OR OTHER 
REPRODUCTIVE HARM. 

 

       WARNING 

BATTERY POSTS, TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS, 
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER 
REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS AFTER

 

HANDLING.

 

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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