Snapper WMR216517B, WMRP216517B manual

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    1 Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS “M ” M ODEL SERIES 17 MODELS PUSH MODEL PROPELLED MODEL WMR 216517B WMR P216517B MODEL NUM BER EXPLA NA T ION W M R P 21 65 17 B MODEL DESIGNA T ION ENGINE T YPE SELF-PR OPELLED SERIES DESIGNATION CUTT ING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE P OWER W – Model Designation M – M o[...]

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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 OPERA TION 1. DO NOT put hands or fe et near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge area wh ile engine is running. 2. STOP engine w hen crossing g ravel drives, walks, or roads, and under any conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard. 3. Mow only in da ylight or good a rtificial light. 4. DO NOT o[...]

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    4 TA BLE OF CONTENTS IMPO RTA NT SAFETY INSTRUCT IONS ..................................................................... 2 & 3 TABLE OF CONTENT S ..................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1 - FA M ILIA RIZATION ..............................................................[...]

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    5 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 f rom recom mending operating and routine servic e requirements , is to prom ote safety through the use of accepted operating practic es. Read, Understa nd and Follow the “IMPORT AN[...]

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    6 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, def lectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to mak e sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.1.2. Check blade c ontrol and wheel drive control to insure they work freely. See[...]

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    7 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STA 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. PROPELLING 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 contr ol [...]

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    8 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 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. 2.6 RECYCLING OPERA TION NOT[...]

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    9 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 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. 2.7 INSTALLA TION of GRA SS [...]

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    10 Section 2 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 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. 2.8 INSTA LLA T ION of DISC[...]

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    11 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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    12 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 trans miss ion plug. 4. Check grease 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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    13 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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    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. 4.1.3. BLA DE SHA R PENIN[...]

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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. 4.3 DRIVEN AND DRIVE DISC[...]

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    16 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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    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. 4.3.4. Repla cing Rubber[...]

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    18 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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    19 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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    20 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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    21 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 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 9 X Periodic Oil Change Page 10 X* A i r Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual & Page 10 X** A i r Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual X[...]

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    22 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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    23 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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    24 PRIMA RY MA INTENA NCE[...]

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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 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS I NFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following inform ation on your Snapper purchase) Model Nu mber ____________________________________________________________ Serial Nu mber _____________________________________________________________ Date of Pu rchase ____________________[...]

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    28 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[...]