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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
COMMERCIAL MODEL
SERIES 12
PUSH PROPELLED
MODELS MODELS
C216012RV CP214012R2
CP216012RV
CP216512RV
CP215512KWV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
C P 21 55 12 KW V
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE OPTIONS
SELF-PROPELLED ENGINE TYPE
CUTTING WIDTH SERIES DESIGNATION
ENGINE HORSE POWER
C – Commercial Model P – Self Propelled Model 12 - Series Designation
21 – 21” Cutting Width KW – Kawasaki Engine
40 –
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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 is where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or running. pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace, 2. STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, walks, or clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow roads, and under any conditions where thrown engine to cool before storing
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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 ENGINE WHEEL DRIVE WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL - SPEED CONTROL BLADE CONTROL - RELEASE TO STOP DECAL ENGINE SPEED RELEASE TO STOP FORWARD MOTION CONTROL BLADE AND ENGINE “CHOKE” “FAST” BLADE GROUND CONTROL SPEED GROUND FAST CONTROL SPEED CONTROL “SLOW” ENGINE SPEED SLOW CONTROL UPPER HANDLE ROPE START HANDLE BAG FUEL FILLER CAP SLIDER MID OIL FILL CAP & HANDLE DIPSTICK GRASS BAG KAWASAKI 4-CYC
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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, required before each start-up. grass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter cooling 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 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER 2. Move upper mower handle up or down until the (Self Propelled Models) desired position is achieved. 1. Move ground speed control to the desired 3. Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to speed position. See Figure 2.4. maintain desired position. 2. Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. WARNING Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is moving by changing
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOOK BAG WARNING HANDLE OVER LOWER HANDLES 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. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. 2.6
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down. Oil from crankcase will saturate the air To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local at all. If contamination does occur, the air filter will have SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. to be replaced. For the correct part or information for a particular
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 1. Roll machine and remove transmission fill plug. service with engine and blade running. STOP See Figure 3.2. 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. Wear FILL PLUG heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cu
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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. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. 3.3 SERVICE - ANNUALLY
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS MAKE SURE THAT BLADE HUB IS WARNING SEATED DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or BLADE BETWEEN service with engine and blade running. STOP HUB FLANGES engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and FLANGE components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4. If the wheel drive control fails to return quickly to WARNING the “OFF” position when released, check for DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or binding at the cable clips located on the side of the service with engine and blade running. STOP right handle. The upper clip should be located 2” engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and below the upper bolt; the lower clip should be 4” above the lower bolt. The cable should slide freely
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT WARNING If the drive disc and driven disc are clean and the DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or mower drive is still slipping, adjust the driven disc service with engine and blade running. STOP as follows: engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and 1. Place ground speed control in the number six secure away from spark plug. Engine and speed position. See Figure 4.7. components are HOT. Avoid serious burn
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.4. Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring WARNING If the rubber ring is badly chunked or worn down to within 1/16” of the metal rim of the driven disc hub, DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or it must be replaced. Install new rubber ring as service with engine and blade running. STOP follows: engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and 1. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, free the secure away from spark plug. Engine and clip from
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.5. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc WARNING If the driven disc bearing fails, remove the driven DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or disc assembly and replace bearing as follows: service with engine and blade running. STOP 1. Remove snap ring. See Figure 4.13. engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and THRUST SHIM PLATE components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow WASHER SNAP suffici
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.4. BELT SERVICE WARNING On these mowers, the engine belt transmits power DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or from engine to drive disc. The drive disc powers service with engine and blade running. STOP the poly-v belt which engages the transmission engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and that powers the rear wheels. Should these belts become worn, they could cause slippage which secure away from spark plug. Engine and would impa
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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 IDLER components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow SPRING sufficient time for all components to cool. RIGHT WHEEL BRACKET 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Continued From Previous Page) 5. Hold the slotted end of the drive disc bolt with a screwdriver a
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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 Periodic Oil Change Page 10 X* Air Pre-Cleaner Clean Sponge Element Engine Manual X** Page 10. Clean or Replace Engine Manual. Air Cleaner X** Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. X Fuel Filter Replace Engine Manual. X Engine Cooling Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Manual X** System Check
