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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
EUROPEAN
21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
“M” MODEL
SERIES 17
PROPELLED MODELS
EMRP216017B
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E M R P 21 60 17 B
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE
SELF-PROPELLED SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER
E – European Model P – Self Propelled Model 60 – 6.0 HP (Engine Horse Power)
M – Middle Market R – Recycling Model 17 - Series Designation
21 – 21” Cutting Width B – Briggs Eng
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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....................................................................................................
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION FAST GROUND SPEED SLOW CONTROL BLADE WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL CONTROL ROPE UPPER START HANDLE HANDLE KNOB PRIMER BULB MID-HANDLE FUEL LOWER FILLER CAP HANDLE KNOB OIL FILL CAP & DIPSTICK REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER MUFFLER REAR WHEEL MOWER DECK ENGINE AIR FILTER COVER RECYCLING DECK COVER FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVERS FRONT WHEEL FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operato
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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 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION tightened. 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.2. ENGINE & BLADE GROUND SPEED (Choke Models)(Commercial Only) CONTROL 1. Move engine speed control to the “Choke” position. See Figure 2.4. NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the FAST SPEED blade control. MOVE CHOKE/ENGINE SPEED CONTROL TO THE CHOKE POSITION SLOW SPEED PULL ROPE START HANDLE TO CRANK ENGINE FIGURE 2.5 PULL BLADE ENGAGE 2.3 STOPPING CONTROL AGAINST WHEEL DRIVE HANDLE Stop
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or NOTE: For best recycling results, cut up to a maximum of service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 1/3 of grass blade length and recycle ONLY when grass and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure is dry. away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all 1. Set all wheels in the highest cutting posit
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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 SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. (the small gear below the plug hole), add an For the correct part or information for a particular amount, to cover gear, of Snapper “00” grease. See mower, alwa
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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 fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. If worn or disc. See Figure 3.3. damaged, replace belt before operating mower. 3.2.5. CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY-V BELT 3. Reinstall transmission plug. 1. Visually check poly-v belt for cracking, fraying, 4. Check grease level after each 25 ho
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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 components to cool. Wea
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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 HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all UPPER SPRING HOOK SPRING components to cool. LOWER SPRING 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22
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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 DISC SERVICE If the mower does not propel itself properly, See Figure 4.6. Check for the following problems:
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING 1/8” MEASUREMENT TO DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or SLIDE DRIVEN OUTSIDE EDGE OF DISC ASSEMBLY service with engine and blade running. STOP engine DRIVE DISC TOWARD and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure OUTSIDE EDGE DRIVE away from spark plug. Engine and components are DISC HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT (Continued From Previous Pa
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.3.5. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Assembly WARNING (Non-Commercial Models) DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine IMPORTANT: The bearing, on these “M” series Non- Commercial machines, is staked into the thrust plate. and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure The bearing will have to be driven out with a mallet and away from spark plug. Engine and components are a large punch. A n
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 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 a
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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. 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 to
