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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
“M” MODEL
SERIES 17
MODELS
PUSH PROPELLED
MODEL MODEL
WMR216517B WMRP216517B
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
W M R P 21 65 17 B
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE
SELF-PROPELLED SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER
W – Model Designation M – Model Designation 65 – 6.5 HP (Engine Horse Power)
R – Recycling Model P – Self Propelled Model 17 - Series Designation
21 – 21”
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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. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating 1. DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside parts. Keep clear of discharge area while engine where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or is running. pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace, 2. STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow walks, or roads, and under any conditions where engine to cool before storing machin
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................2 & 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ...................................................................................... 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 6-10 Pre-start Checklist.......
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION UPPER ROPE HANDLE START HANDLE BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE PRIMER BULB – MID-HANDLE LOCATED AT FRONT OF ENGINE BLADE CONTROL KNOB ENGINE AIR FILTER COVER FUEL FILLER CAP KNOB MUFFLER REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER MOWER DECK REAR WHEEL GRASS BAG ADAPTER PRIMER BULB FRONT HEIGHT (SEE INSET) ADJUSTMENT FRONT WHEEL LEVERS FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODU
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and Make the following checks and perform the service engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass, required before each start-up. oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter fins clear at all times. and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION HIGHER LOWER WARNING HANDLE 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 LOWER the blade control before adjusting ground speed. Move ground speed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.4. LOOSEN LOWER NUTS ON EACH 2. Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting &
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION of RECYCLING PLUG WARNING (Optional Accessory on Some Models) DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or STEP 1: Once adapter has been installed, recycling may service with engine and blade running. STOP engine be desired. Insert recycling plug completely and securely and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure into adapter. Install grass bag. See Figure 2.8. away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOWER HANDLES WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or HANDLE service with engine and blade running. STOP engine BAG CONNECTOR 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. 2.7 INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG (Slide Closure Type, Optional Accessory on Some Models) Install grass bag as shown. Adapter must be ins
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SLIDE INSTALL DEFLECTOR DISCHARGE WARNING SLOT DEFLECTOR UNDER NUT 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. 2.8 INSTALLATION of DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR (Optional Accessory on Some Models) Insta
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine 1. Remove transmission fill plug. See Figure 3.2. SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local 2. If liquid grease IS NOT visible on the input gear (the SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. small gear below the plug hole), add an amount, to For the correct part or information for a particular cover gear, of Snapper “00” grease. See Figure 3.
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION 3.2.4. CHECK ENGINE DRIVE BELT 1. Visually check engine drive belt for cracking, NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive disc. fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. If worn or See Figure 3.3. damaged, replace belt before operating mower. 3. Reinstall transmission plug. 3.2.5. CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY-V BELT 4. Check grease level after each 25 hours of 1. Visually check poly-v belt for cracking,
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 2. Replace the blade if it is badly chipped, bent, WARNING noticeably out of balance or has cracks or notch in DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or either tip. See Figure 4.1 & 4.2. Replace with new service with engine and blade running. STOP engine blade. and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are WARNING HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all DO NOT use a cutting blad
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING CLUTCH CABLE DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or VINYL SPRING COVER service with engine and blade running. STOP engine CLUTCH and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure 1/16” TO 1/8” CABLE EYE CLEARANCE away from spark plug. Engine and components are UPPER HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all SPRING HOOK SPRING components to cool. LOWER SPRING 4.1.3. BLADE SHARPENING 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or USE NEEDLE service with engine and blade running. STOP engine NOSE PLIERS and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure TO INSTALL away from spark plug. Engine and components are DRIVE SPRING HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3 DRIVEN AND DRIVE DISC SERVICE If the mower does not propel itself properly, See Figure 4.6. Check for the following pro
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 1/8” MEASUREMENT TO WARNING SLIDE DRIVEN OUTSIDE EDGE OF DISC ASSEMBLY DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or DRIVE DISC TOWARD service with engine and blade running. STOP engine OUTSIDE EDGE DRIVE and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure DISC away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT TRANSFER (Continued From Pr
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.3.5. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Assembly WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or IMPORTANT: The bearing, on these “M” series machines, is staked into the thrust plate. The bearing will service with engine and blade running. STOP engine have to be driven out with a mallet and a large punch. A and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure new bearing with four retaining screws will have to be away from spark plug. Engine and c
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.4 BELT SERVICE WARNING On self-propelled mowers, the engine belt transmits DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or power from engine to drive disc. The drive disc powers service with engine and blade running. STOP engine the poly-v belt, which engages the transmission that and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure powers the rear wheels. Should these belts become worn, they could cause slippage which would impair away from spark plug.
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 9. Loop the belt around the pulley on the bottom of WARNING the drive disc. DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 10. Reinstall drive disc and retaining hardware. service with engine and blade running. STOP engine IMPORTANT: 1) The square shoulder of the drive and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure disc bolt must fit into the square hole of the away from spark plug. Engine and components are bushing. 2) The square end of bushing m
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. 2. Engine needs choking or priming. 2.Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for Using Recoil Starter Instructions. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Blade control is released or is not being held securely 1. Blade control should be held securely against against handle. handle at all times du
