Snapper SPV21675FC, SPV21675EFC - Manual

www.snapper.com 4 Features and Controls IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are providedfor reference only and may differ from your specific model.Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions. Features and Controls A. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick B. Fuel Filler Cap C. Recycling ...

5 Operation 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 wheel drive control (B) to insure...

www.snapper.com 6 Operation Starting and Operation (Continued) Propelling the Mower 1. Start the engine. Refer to the Section entitled “Starting and Operation – Engine and Blade”. 2. Begin squeezing the wheel drive control (A, Figure 4) back toward the handle to engage the wheel drive andpropel the ...

7 Operation Cutting Height Adjustment 1. Pull the height adjusting lever (A, Figure 6) outward, and move to the desired cutting height. The highestcutting position is Notch 9 (B; also see Figure 7) . The lowest cutting position is Notch 1 (C) . Note: The lever will set all wheels to the same cutting...

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...

www.snapper.com 10 Maintenance Wheel Drive Components 1. Remove the rear cover. Refer to the Section entitled “Rear Cover Removal & Installation”. 2. Clean any debris buildup on or around the transmission, axles, idler, pulleys, belt, etc., as well as on the inside ofthe cover. Check components ...

11 Maintenance 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 t...

www.snapper.com 12 Maintenance Wheel Drive Control Adjustment The wheel drive control lever (A, Figure 18) should engage the transmission when the lever is squeezed back toward thehandlebar, and should disengage the transmission when thelever is released. If the transmission does not engage or disen...

13 Maintenance 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 ...

www.snapper.com 14 Maintenance Battery Service New Battery Preparation 1. Remove the battery from the carton.2. Place the battery in a well ventilated area on a level non-concrete surface. 3. Test the battery. Refer to the Section entitled “Battery Testing”. If the battery needs charging, charge the...

15 Maintenance Rear Cover Removal and Installation To Remove the Rear Cover 1. Remove the three fasteners (A, Figure 24) 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 all components a...

www.snapper.com 16 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 ...

17 Tr oubleshooting 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...

www.snapper.com 18 W a rranties 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 uponexami...

www.snapper.com Snapper Products535 Macon StreetMcDonough, GA 30253 21” VARIABLE SPEED REAR DISCHARGEWALK BEHIND MOWERS 1-800-317-7833 Engine Power Rating Information: The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J19...