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Snapper EFRP216517BV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

European 21” steel deck walk mowers series 17
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MODEL DESIGNATION
SELF-PROPELLED
CUTTING WIDTH
ENGINE HORSE POWER
E – European Model
F – Flange Type Deck
21 – 21" Cutting Width
65 – 6.5 HP (Engine Horse Power)
Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your Walk Behind, read this manual carefully and pay
particular attention to the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on Pages 2 & 3. Remember that all power
equipment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance
with the operating instructions and common sense.
COPYRIGHT © 2001
SNAPPER INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E
F
R
P
R – Recycling Model
P – Self Propelled Model
21" STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
21
65
17
B
17 – Series Designation
B – Briggs & Stratton Engine
V – Over Head Valve Engine
EUROPEAN
SERIES 17
PROPELLED MODEL
EFRP216517BV
V
ENGINE OPTIONS
ENGINE TYPE
SERIES DESIGNATION
MANUAL No. 7-4353 (I.R. 2/13/01)

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  • Page 1 65 – 6.5 HP (Engine Horse Power) Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your Walk Behind, read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on Pages 2 & 3. Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    If you have any questions pertaining to your machine which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER, McDonough, Georgia 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967).

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    11. Have SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices. 12. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to assure that original standards are maintained.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SERVICE SCHEDULE ... 20 Maintenance/Replacement Parts ... 20 DECAL IDENTIFICATION ... 21-22 WARRANTY ... 23 The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions. IMPORTANT...

  • Page 5: Section 1 - Familiarization

    FIGURE 1.1 1.2 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature drawing above, Figure 1.1, shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER WALK BEHIND MOWERS. It is recommended that all operators of the mower become thoroughly familiar with the controls, parts and operation of the mower before operating.

  • Page 6: Section 2 - Operating Instructions

    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.

  • Page 7: Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER (Self Propelled Models Only) 1. Move ground speed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.5. 2. Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is moving by changing position of the ground speed control.

  • Page 8: Recycling Operation

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.

  • Page 9: Installation Of Discharge Deflector

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.9 INSTALLATION of DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR (Optional accessory on some models) 1. Remove front and rear nuts attaching recycling cover to deck. Remove recycling cover. See Figure 2.10. 2. Install discharge deflector and secure to deck using hardware removed in Step 1.

  • Page 10: Section 3 - Maintenance Instructions

    2. If liquid grease IS NOT visible on the input gear (the small gear below the plug hole), add an amount, to cover gear, of Snapper “00” grease. See Figure 3.2. FILL PLUG proper NOTE: Snapper “00”...

  • Page 11: Check Mower Blade

    Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.

  • Page 12: Section 4 - Adjustments And Repair

    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.

  • Page 13: Wheel Drive Control Adjustment

    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.

  • Page 14: Driven And Drive Disc Service

    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.

  • Page 15: Driven Disc Replacement

    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.

  • Page 16: Driven Disc Bearing Replacement

    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.

  • Page 17: Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement

    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.

  • Page 18: Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement

    Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    1. Service mower blade. 2. Service and tighten loose parts. 3. Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque. 4. Replace belt. 1. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. 2. Replace traction drive belt. 3. Clean or replace driven disc. 1. Adjust cutting height.

  • Page 20: Service Schedule

    ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED Engine Oil Check Oil Level Initial Oil Change Periodic Oil Change Check Grease Level Transmission Grease Periodic Grease Check Clean Sponge Element Air Pre-Cleaner Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Replace Spark Plug Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Cooling System Mower Deck Clean Debris...

  • Page 21: Decal Identification

    SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. OBSERVE AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN OPERATOR’S MANUALS, AND ON THE MOWER, ENGINE AND ATTACHMENTS BEFORE OPERATING. (1) WARNING INSTRUCTIONS. (2) WARNING: Do Not operate without entire Grass Catcher or Guard in place. (3) PRIME: Use for initial engine starting.

  • Page 22: Decal Identification

    (8) OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC): Arrow points to the OPC bail. When bail is rotated rearward, the engine may be started and will run as indicated by the engine with rotating arrow. With the engine running, the blade is rotating as indicated by the cut grass symbol.

  • Page 23: 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 McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
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  • Page 25: Important

    WALK MOWERS SERIES 17 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 information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments.

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