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    Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS “M ” M ODEL SERIES 17 MODELS PUSH MODEL PROPELLED MODEL MR216017B MR216017BV WMR 216017B WMR216017B V MR216517B MRP216017B MRP216017BV WMR P216017B MRP216517B MODEL NUM BER EXPLA NA T ION M R P 21 60 17 BV MODEL DESIGNA T ION ENGINE T YPE SELF-PR OPELLED SERIES DESIG[...]

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    2 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerf ul cuttin g machine is capable of amp utating hand s and feet and can t hrow ob jects that can cause in jury and damage! Failure to comply wi th the follo wing SAFETY inst ructions coul d result in serious injury or death to the ope rator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understa[...]

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    3 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS SA FE HANDLING OF GA SOLINE (Continued From Pre vious Page) 3. DO NOT remove fuel cap or ad d fuel with the engine running. A llow the engine to cool before refueling. 4. DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. 5. DO NOT store the machine or f uel container inside w here there is an o pen flame, spark or pilot light suc[...]

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    4 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS MA INTENANCE A ND STORA GE (Continued From Pre vious Page) 9. M ow er blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades o r wear heavy leath er gloves and u se CA UT ION when handling them. 10. DO NOT test for spar k by gr ounding spark plug next to sp ark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine . 11. Hav[...]

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    5 TA BLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTA NT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................. 2 - 4 TA BLE OF CO NTENTS ............................................................................ 5 SECTION 1 - FA MILIAR IZA TION .............................................................. 6 SECTION 2 - OPERA TIN G INSTRUCTIONS .............[...]

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    6 Section 1 - FA MILIA RIZA TION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCT ION This manual has been prepar ed for the operators of the SNAPPER W ALK BEHIND MOW ERS. Its purpose, aside from recom mending oper ating and routine servic e requirements , is to promote safety through the use of accepted operating practices . Read, Understand and Follow the “IMPORT ANT [...]

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    7 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-STA RT CHECK LIST Make the following c hecks and per form the service required bef ore each start-up. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, gr ass bag, adapter and covers to mak e sure all are in plac e and securely tightened. 2.1.2. Check blade c ontr ol and wheel drive contr ol to insure they work freely. [...]

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    8 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 ST A RTING & OPERA TION WA RNING Stop eng ine an d mo w er b lade b y releasing the blade control before a djusting ground speed. 2.2.2. PRO PELLING M OWER (Self Propelled Model Only) 1. Stop engine and mower blade b y releasing the blade control before adjusting gr ound speed. Move ground speed c ontro[...]

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    9 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 2.6 RECYCLING OPERA T ION NOT[...]

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    10 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 2.8 INSTALLA TION of GRA SS [...]

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    11 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 2.10 INSTALLA TION of DISCHA[...]

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    12 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.1 INTRODUCT ION To retain the quality of the m ower, use genuine SNAPPER replacem ent parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistanc e. For the cor rect part or inform ation for a particular mower, always mention m odel and serial num ber. 3.2 SERVICE - A FTER FIRST 5 HOURS 3.2.1. CHA NGE E[...]

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    13 Section 3 - MA INTENA NCE 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN T RA NSMISSIO N NOTE: Do not spill gr eas e or oil on sur f ac e of drive disc. See Figure 3.3. 3. Reinstall tr ansmis sion plug. 4. Check greas e level after each 25 hours of operation. FIGURE 3.3 WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine and blade running[...]

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    14 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wea r heavy leather glove[...]

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    15 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4. Sharpen blade on a gri[...]

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    16 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3 DRIVEN AND DRIVE DISC[...]

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    17 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. Avoid serious burns, a llow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC A DJU[...]

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    18 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. Avoid serious burns, a llow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3.4. Replaci ng Rubber[...]

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    19 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. A void serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3.6. Replacement Of Bea[...]

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    20 Section 4 - A DJUSTMENTS & REPA IR WA RNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustmen ts or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disco nnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and compone nts are HOT. Avoid serious burns, a llow sufficient time for all components to cool. We ar he a vy l e a the [...]

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    21 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBL EM PROBA BLE CA USE CORRECTIVE A CT ION Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking or priming. 2. Choke/Prime. Check Engine M anual for Instructions. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Engine Stalls or Stop[...]

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    22 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFO RMED REF. EA CH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EA CH SEA SON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 7 X Initial Oil Change Page 10 X Periodic Oil Change Page 11 X* A i r Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual & Page 11 X** A i r Cleaner Clean or Replac e Engine Manual X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual[...]

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    23 3 YEA R LIMITED WA RRA NTY For thr ee ( 3) years from purc hase date f or the original purc haser's residential, non- com m erc ial use, SNAPPER , through any authorized SNA PPER dealer will replace, free of charge ( except f or tax es where applicable) , any part or parts found upon exam ination by the f actory at McDonough, Georgia, to be[...]

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    24 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following informa tion on your Snapper purchase) Model Nu mber ________________________________________________________ Serial Nu mber _________________________________________________________ Date of Pu rchase _____________________________[...]

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    25 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    26 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    27 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    28 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    29 NOTES[...]

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    30 NOTES[...]

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    31 NOTES[...]

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    32 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS “M ” M ODEL SERIES 17 IMPORTA NT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufac tured. The labels on those e ngines contain ver y impor tant emissions information a nd critical safety w[...]