Snapper MR216017B - Manuals

Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN

2 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. Th...

Page 3 - SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE (Continued From Previous Page) 3. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. 4. DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. 5. DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside where there is...

Page 4 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE (Continued From Previous Page) 9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when handling them. 10. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to spark plug hole; spark plug could i...

Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................. 2 - 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.............................................................. 6 SECTION ...

Page 6 - Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION

6 Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared for the operators of the SNAPPER W ALK BEHIND MOW ERS. Its purpose, aside from recommending operating and routine service requirements, is to promote safety through the use of accepted operating practices. Read, ...

Page 7 - Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

7 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 dri...

Page 8 - WARNING

8 Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION WARNING Stop engine and mower blade by releasing the blade control before adjusting ground speed. 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER (Self Propelled Model Only) 1. Stop engine and mower blade by releasing the blade control before adjusting groun...

Page 12 - Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

12 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. 3.2 SERVICE...

Page 21 - TROUBLESHOOTING

21 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 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 Manual for Instructions. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug ...

Page 22 - SERVICE SCHEDULE; MAINTENANCE PARTS

22 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 7 X Initial Oil Change Page 10 X Periodic Oil Change Page 11 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual & Page 11 X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Ma...

Page 23 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

23 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 ...

Page 24 - SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM; IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS; (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase); Eastern Standard Time

24 SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS (Complete the following information on your Snapper purchase) Model Number ________________________________________________________ Serial Number _________________________________________________________ ...

Page 25 - PRIMARY MAINTENANCE

Page 29 - NOTES

Page 32 - Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for; IMPORTANT

32 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...