Snapper 2167517BV manual

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    Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 21" STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES 17 MODELS 2167517BV P2167517BV P2167517BVE WP216517B P215517HC MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION I P I 21 SELF-PROPELLED CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER I 675 I 1TI BIVIEI ENGINE OPTION ENGINE DESIGNATION SERIES DESIGNATION W - Model Designation P - Self Propelled M[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instruc[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION 1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge area while engine is running. 2. STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads, and under any conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard. 3. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 4. DO NOT operate mowe[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................... 2 & 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ........................................................................[...]

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    Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ROPE START HANDLE GRASS BAG REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCH WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL GRASS BAG ADAPTER BLADE CONTROL GROUND SPEED CONTROL FUEL FILLER CAP BRIGGS ENGINE SPEED CONTROL FAST SLOW OIL FILL CAP AND DIPSTICK ENGINE PRIMER HONDA ENGINE SPEED CONTROL "CHOKE SLOW FIGURE 1.1 FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCHES 1.1 INTRODU[...]

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    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel drive control to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.[...]

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    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE (Choke Models) 1. Move fuel shut off valve to the "ON" position. See Figure 2.5. NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control. FIGURE 2.5 2. Move engine speed control to the "Choke" position. See Figure 2.6. 2.2.2. ENGIN[...]

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    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 2.8. LOWER HANDLE J/ // HIGHER LOWER LOOSEN LOWER NUTS ON EACH LOWER HANDLE FIGURE 2.8 2. Move upper mower handle up or down until the desired position is achieve[...]

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    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION NOTE: For be[...]

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    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 2.9 INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG (Conti[...]

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    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.12 INSTALLATION of DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR (Optional accessory on some models) Install discharge deflector if discharging is desired. Grass Bag and Bag Adapter or Recycling Cover must be removed. 1. Remove front and rear nuts that secure Bag Adapter or Recycling Cover to deck. Refer to sections concerning these part[...]

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    Section 3- MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular mower, always mention model and serial number. WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service wi[...]

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    Section 3- MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or worki[...]

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    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when han[...]

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    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding whe[...]

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    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3 DRIVEN AND DRIVE DISC SERVICE [...]

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    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT (Con[...]

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    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3.4. Replacing Rubber Driven Dis[...]

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    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS _IL WARNING ,_ DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3.6. Replacement Of Beari[...]

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    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. SLOT IN END OF DRIVE DISC BOLT PUL[...]

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    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4,5, BATTERY SERVICE 4.5.1. NEW BATTERY PREPARATION 1. Remove battery from carton. 2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non-concrete surface. 3. Remove battery cell caps. Fill cells as required with electrolyte (purchased separately) to proper level. Fill to 3/16" above cell plates. Filling[...]

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    PROBLEM Engine Will Not Start Using Recoil Starter Engine Stalls or Stops After Running Engine Loses Power Excessive Vibration Mower Will Not Move Loss Of Traction (Self-Propelled Models) Cutting Grass Improperly Poor Grass Discharge Oil Leaking TROUBLESHOOTING 1• 2• 3• 4. 2• 3. 4. 5. 6. 1 2• 3. 1 2. 3• 4• PROBABLE CAUSE Fuel tank emp[...]

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    SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM Engine Oil SERVICE PERFORMED REF. Check Oil Level Page 6 EACH 5 25 USE HRS HRS X 50 HR8 100 HR8 Initial Oil Change Page 12 X Periodic Oil Change Page 13 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Air Cleaner Spark Plug Clean Sponge Element Clean or Replace Replace Engine Manual & Page 11 Engine Manual & Page 11 Engine Manual X Engine Cooling [...]

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    3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material [...]

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    PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ® an illustration of how dirt can [e & how maintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best avail- able engines and 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 [...]

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    PRIMARY MAINTENANCE gulp about 12,000 gallons of air for used. Because of its working environ- ment, the air available to your Snapper engine Is " heavily saturated with air- borne dirt particles. g that dirt will quickly ruin an engine, manufacturers equip their engines with extremely efficient air cleaners to filter out the harmful dirt. As [...]

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    PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Generally, wash foam-type filters In a dlshwashlng detergent and water solution. Rinse and wring dry, then saturate with oil and squeeze out excess. Failure to re-oil this type filter will ruin the engine. Clean paper elements by tapping lightly. Blowing with air will rupture paper elements. Use a flashlight to detect clogged or[...]

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    PRIMARY MAINTENANCE On 4-cyle engines with an oil level plug, don't be fooled into thinking the engine has sufficient lubricating oii if you can see "some" oil in the opening - the level should always be brought up to the point of overflowing at the top of the fill hole. I On 2-cycle engines, lubrication must be provided by an exact [...]

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    SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase) Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Retailer Retailer's Phone Number It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage. Please mail your p[...]

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    Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for 21" STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS 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, Unde[...]