Snapper WMRP216517B - 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 - OPERATION

3 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 dayli...

Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Page 5 - Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION

5 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 6 - Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

6 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 7 - WARNING

7 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 11 - Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

11 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 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING

20 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 21 - SERVICE SCHEDULE; MAINTENANCE PARTS

21 SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 9 X Periodic Oil Change Page 10 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual & Page 10 X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Man...

Page 22 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

22 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 23 - PRIMARY MAINTENANCE

Page 27 - SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM; IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS; Eastern Standard Time

27 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 28 - Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for; IMPORTANT

28 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...