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MODEL DESIGNATION
SELF-PROPELLED
CUTTING WIDTH
ENGINE HORSE POWER
M – Middle Market
R – Recycling Model
E – European Model
21 – 21" Cutting Width
50 – 5.0 HP (Engine Horse Power)
60 – 6.0 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 © 1999
SNAPPER INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
M
C
R
C – Commercial Model
P – Self Propelled Model
S – Swivel Front Wheels
21" STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
PUSH MODELS
MR215014B
MCRS215014KWV
P
21
50
14
"M" MODEL
SERIES 14
MODELS
PROPELLED MODELS
MRP216014B
MRP216014T
MCRP215014KWV
EMRP216014B
KW
V
SERIES DESIGNATION
14 – Series Designation
T – Tecumseh Engine
B – Briggs Engine
KW – Kawasaki Engine
V – Over Head Valve Engine
MANUAL No. 4-1936 (REV. 3, 9/20/99)
ENGINE OPTIONS
ENGINE TYPE
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- Page 1 60 – 6.0 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.
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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.............................................2
11. Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices. 12. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts maintained. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...2 & 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ... 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION... 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS... 6-8 Pre-start Checklist... 6 Starting & Stopping Engine & Blades ... 6-7 Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive ... 7 Adjusting Handle Height... -
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 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.2. ENGINE & BLADE (Choke Models)(Commercial Only) 1. Move choke/engine speed control to the “Choke” position. See Figure 2.4. NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control. MOVE CHOKE/ENGINE SPEED CONTROL TO THE CHOKE POSITION PULL ROPE START... -
Page 8: Adjusting Cutting Height
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Before attempting any adjustments to the cutting height, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. DO NOT make any adjustments with engine or blade running. Be extremely careful when performing adjustments around engine. -
Page 9: Section 3 - Maintenance Instructions
1. Remove transmission fill plug. See Figure 3.2. 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 10: Checking Mower Blade
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive disc. See Figure 3.3. 3. Reinstall transmission plug. 4. Thereafter, check grease level after each 25 hours of operation. KEEP DRIVE DISC CLEAN ! FIGURE 3.3 WARNING... -
Page 11: Section 4 - Adjustments And Repair
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. -
Page 12: Wheel Drive Control Adjustment
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees. -
Page 13: Driven And Drive Disc Service
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. 4.3 DRIVEN DISC SERVICE If the mower does not propel itself properly, refer to Figure 4.6. -
Page 14: Driven Disc Replacement (Commercial Models)
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT (Continued From Previous Page) 2. Remove driven disc spring from driven disc assembly. -
Page 15: Driven Disc Replacement (Non Commercial Models)
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. 4.3.4. Replacing Rubber Driven Disc Ring (Commercial Model) 2. Using needle nose pliers, unhook the drive spring and slide the driven disc assembly off the hex shaft. -
Page 16: Driven Disc Bearing Replacement (Commercial Models)
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.3.6. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Assembly (Commercial Models) If the driven disc bearing fails, remove the driven disc assembly and replace bearing as follows: 1. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, free the clip from the transfer rod. -
Page 17: Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. 4.3.8. Replacement Of Bearing On Pulley End Of Hex Shaft To replace the bearing on the pulley end of the hex shaft, proceed as follows:... - Page 18 Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades.
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Page 19: Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement
Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
2. Service and tighten loose parts. 3. Replace air lifts. Tighten to proper torque. 4. Replace belt. 5. Replace pulley. 1. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. 2. Replace engine drive belt. 3. Reinstall belt onto pulley. Check for damage. 4. Replace Poly-V belt. -
Page 21: Service Schedule
ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED Check Oil Level Engine Oil Initial Oil Change Periodic Oil Change Clean Sponge Element Air Pre-Cleaner Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Replace Spark Plug Engine Cooling Clean Shroud & Fins System Check For Wear And Drive Belts Tension Mower Blade Check For Wear, Damage... -
Page 22: 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. -
Page 23: Primary Maintenance
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE... - Page 24 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...
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- Page 29 SERIES 14 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State WARNING: of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. COPYRIGHT © 1999 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No. 4-1936 (REV. 3, 9/20/99)