Briggs & Stratton SPVH21675 - Manual

3 Operator Safety ! ! IMPORTANT OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE(Continued From Previous Page) 7. Remove gas-powered equipment from the vehicle ortrailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,then refuel equipment using a portable container, rathertha...

I C H Features and Controls A. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick B. Fuel Filler Cap C. Recycling Cover D. Height Adjustment Lever E. Blade Control F. Rope Start Handle G. Drive Handle H. Drive Handle Lock Lever I. Rear Discharge Door IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are providedfor ref...

Pre-Start Check List Make the following checks and perform the service requiredbefore each start-up. 1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2. Check the blade control (A, Figure 1) and drive handle (B) to insure they work freely. ...

Starting and Operation (Continued) Propelling the Mower 1. Start the engine. Refer to the Section entitled “Starting and Operation – Engine and Blade”. 2. Pull the drive handle lock lever (A, Figure 4) fully back to the unlock position. 3. Begin pushing the drive handle (B) forward to engage the whe...

www.snapper.com 8 Operation Removing the Recycling Plug 1. Raise the rear discharge door (A, Figure 10) . 2. Remove the recycling plug (B) from the rear discharge chute. Note: The recycling plug should be removed only whenbagging is desired, and should be replaced as soon asbagging operations are co...

9 Maintenance Maintenance - Introduction To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPERreplacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer forparts and service assistance. For the correct part orinformation for a particular mower, always mention themodel and serial number. Service - Afte...

WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or servicewith engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from sparkplug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid seriousburns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.Wear heavy leather gloves ...

Mower Blade Replacement Standard Blade Wear Limit 1. Inspect the blade (Figure 15) frequently for signs of excessive wear or damage: (A) New blade (B) Wear limit (notch starts) (C) Dangerous condition! Do not use on the mower! Replace with a new blade. Blade Sharpening 1. Disconnect the spark plug w...

Belt Service On self-propelled mowers, the engine belt transmits powerfrom the engine to the transmission that powers the rearwheels. Should the belt become worn, it could cause slip-page, which would impair mower performance. The condi-tion of the engine belt should be checked after every 25hours o...

www.snapper.com 14 Maintenance Rear Cover Removal and Installation To Remove the Rear Cover 1. Remove the three fasteners (A, Figure 23) securing the rear apron to the machine. 2. Remove the two fasteners (B) securing the rear cover to the machine. 3. Slide the cover (C) down and out to remove. Set ...

15 Maintenance ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH USE 5 HRS 25 HRS 50 HRS 100 HRS EACH SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 5 X Initial Oil Change Page 9 X Periodic Oil Change Page 9 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual X** Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual X** Spark Plug R...

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start Using Recoil Starter 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. 2. Engine needs priming. 2. Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Engine Stalls...

2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser’s residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through anyauthorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found uponexamination by the factory at McDonou...

www.snapper.com Snapper Products535 Macon StreetMcDonough, GA 30253 1-800-935-2967 22 21” VARIABLE SPEED REAR DISCHARGEWALK BEHIND MOWERS Engine Power Rating Information: The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code ...