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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
EUROPEAN
21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 17
PROPELLED MODELS
EP2167517BV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E P 21 675 17 BV
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE DESIGNATION
SELF-PROPELLED SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER
E – European Model P – Self Propelled Model 17 - Series Designation
21 – 21” Cutting Width B – Briggs & Stratton
675 – 6.75 HP (Engine Horse Power) V – Overhead Valve
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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 1. DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge area where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or while engine 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 engine to cool before storing machine in a
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................. 2 - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ............................................................. 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 6-8 Pre-start Checklist...............................................................................................6
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION WHEEL DRIVE BLADE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL FAST GROUND SPEED CONTROL ROPE START HA NDLE SLOW ENGINE SPEED CONTROL ENGINE PRIMER HANDLE KNOB FUEL FILLER CAP OIL FILL CAP GRASS AND DIPSTICK BAG MUFFLER WITH GUARD FIGURE 1.1 GRASS BAG ADAPTOR FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCHES 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE Make the following checks and perform the service (Primer Models) required before each start-up. 1. Move engine speed control to the “Fast” (Rabbit) 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter position. See Figure 2.3. and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the 2.1.2. Check blade control and whe
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER 2. Move upper mower handle up or down until the (Self Propelled Models Only) desired position is achieved. 1. Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting & 3. Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to Operation”. maintain desired position. 2. Move ground speed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.5. 3. Move wheel drive control against handle to WARNING engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. STOP
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or DO NOT operate without entire Grass Catcher or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine guard in place. Grass Catcher components are and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure subject to deterioration during normal use. Inspect away from spark plug. Engine and components are frequently and replace worn or damaged HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all compone
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local 1. Remove transmission fill plug. Roll machine SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. forward or backward while looking down into plug For the correct part or information for a particular hole. mower, always mention model and serial number. 2. If liquid grease IS NOT visible on the input gear (the
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION 3.2.4. CHECK ENGINE DRIVE BELT (Continued from previous page) 1. Visually check engine drive belt for cracking, fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. If worn or NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive damaged, replace belt before operating mower. disc. See Figure 3.3. 3. Reinstall transmission plug. 3.2.5. CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY-V BELT 4. Check grease level after each 25 hours of 1. Visually check p
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 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 & 4.1A. 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 components to cool. We
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS CLUTCH CABLE WARNING VINYL SPRING COVER DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 1/16” TO 1/8” CLUTCH CABLE and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure CLEARANCE EYE away from spark plug. Engine and components are UPPER SPRING HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all SPRING HOOK components to cool. LOWER SPRING 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 2
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS USE WARNING NEEDLE NOSE DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or PLIERS TO service with engine and blade running. STOP engine INSTALL and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure DRIVE away from spark plug. Engine and components are 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 followin
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 1/8” MEASUREMENT TO and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure OUTSIDE EDGE OF DRIVE away from spark plug. Engine and components are DISC HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. DRIVE SLIDE DRIVEN DISC DISC ASSEMBLY 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT TOWARD OUTSIDE EDGE (Continued From Previou
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.5. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Assembly WARNING IMPORTANT: The bearing, on these “M” series DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 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 new bearing with four retaining screws will have to be and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure purchased to replace existing bearing
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement WARNING (Stretch Type Belts) DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 1. Empty the fuel tank. service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 2. Note the belt routing in Figure 4.15. There is no and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure idler pulley on these models to disconnect. See Figure away from spark plug. Engine and components are 4.15. HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 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 bushing. away from spark plug. Engine and components are 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. Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking or priming. 2. Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for 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 After Running against handle. handle a
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SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH 5 25 50 100 EACH USE HRS HRS HRS HRS SEASON Engine Oil Check Oil Level Page 6 X Initial Oil Change Page 9 X X* Periodic Oil Change Page 10 Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual X** & Page 10. Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual. X** Spark Plug X Replace Engine Manual. Engine Cooling Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Manual X** System Drive Belts Check For Wear And Page 16-17 X
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DECAL IDENTIFICATION KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA. 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. (6) THROTTLE CONTROL: Indicates direction
