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Summary of Contents for WP216517B

Page 1: ...Horse G75 G 75 HP Engine Horse Power 17 Series Designation B Briggs Stratton V Overhead Valve E Electric Start H Honda Engine C Overhead Cam Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating yo...

Page 2: ...xtreme 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: ...y 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 app...

Page 4: ...Engine Oil 13 Storage Procedure 13 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 14 21 Mower Blade Replacement 14 Blade Sharpening 14 15 Wheel Drive Control Adjustment 15 Driven and Drive Disc Service 16 Cleaning...

Page 5: ...service requirements is to promote safety through the use of accepted operating practices Read Understand and Follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 3 of this manual and all safety messa...

Page 6: ...s go to Step 2 NOTE Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade control WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL FIGURE 2 1 ENGINE SPEED CONTROL 2 1 3 Check cutting height Adjust to desired height 2 1 4 Check engine...

Page 7: ...ds of cranking the engine does not start release the key and attempt starting again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds 5 After engine starts allow a brief warm up until engine runs smooth 2 2...

Page 8: ...en the lower nuts on each lower handle to maintain desired position _IL WARNING _1_ STOP engine and mower blade by releasing the blade control before adjusting cutting height or handle height 2 Set al...

Page 9: ...eel latches to improve recycling performance 2 7 INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG ADAPTER STEP 1 Install the grass bag adapter and secure to the side and top of the deck with the two nuts provided on the mac...

Page 10: ...ype Position grass bag between handles See Figure 2 15 Install grass catcher by sliding connector over flange of adapter Attach grass bag hooks over middle handle cross bar See Figure 2 15 LOWER HANDL...

Page 11: ...Tighten nuts securely See Figure 2 18 INSTALL SLIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR DEFLECTOR SLOT FIGURE 2 18 2 13 INSTALLATION of RECYCLING COVER Optional Accessory on Some Models It will be necessary to remove...

Page 12: ...r service intervals 2 For simplest cleanest oil change loosen lower handle nuts Remove two of the four bolts and fold handles Stand mower up on lower handle brackets as shown in Figure 3 1A Drain oil...

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

Page 14: ...BLADE WEAR LIMIT 1 Inspect blade frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage See Figure 4 1 4 1 2 BLADE SHARPENING 1 Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug FNEWBLADE IMPORTANT D...

Page 15: ...opelled models only 4 2 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT 1 The wheel drive control is properly adjusted when there is 1 16 to 118 clearance between the inside of the spring hook and the inside of the cl...

Page 16: ...DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT If the drive disc and driven disc are clean and the mower drive is sti slipping adjust the driven disc as follows 1 Place ground speed control in the number six speed position...

Page 17: ...ge of drive disc Maintaining the 1 8 measurement remove any looseness from the linkage This can be done by holding the transfer rod and applying pressure to the left as viewed from operators position...

Page 18: ...n Disc 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...

Page 19: ...tall 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 7 _ BALL BEARING 3 8 LOCK NUT BALL BEARING HOLDER FIGURE 4 14 4 4 BELT SE...

Page 20: ...ed end of the drive disc bolt with a screwdriver and remove the nut and internal tooth lock washer See Figure 4 16 6 Remove the belt cover located under deck 7 Lift the drive disc up and remove worn b...

Page 21: ...attery 4 5 2 BATTERY SERVICE 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 of which can also be vi...

Page 22: ...all debris Service spark plug Drain and clean fuel system Turn Fuel Shut Off to ON position Clean or replace filters Service spark plug Drain and clean fuel system Service mower blade Service and tigh...

Page 23: ...nge oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperatures Clean more often under dusty conditions or when air debris is present X 4 6 MAINTENANCE REPLACEM ENT PARTS EACH SEASON X X X...

Page 24: ...al 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 ca...

Page 25: ...d components n In their products in order to 4 provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential In _ prolonging engine life Dirt Is your engine s enemy number 11 The engine on your S...

Page 26: ...ss 3 result in hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 6 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre maturely...

Page 27: ...uides 2 sticking valves t _ o 3 scuffed scored walls 4 overspeedlng 5 loss of power 6 complete failure of engine Dirt can also be introduced into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated container...

Page 28: ...ne Oil Air Cleaner Fuel Tank Choke Primer on some engines Safety Inter lock Switches Switch Blade Control 8 Spark plug 9 Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycle Properly mixed with...

Page 29: ...e 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...

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Page 32: ...uestions 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 WARNING BATTERY POSTS TERMINALS...

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