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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
“M” MODEL
SERIES 15
MODELS
PUSH PROPELLED
MODEL MODEL
MR216015T MRP216015B
MR216015B MRP216015BV
MR216015BV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
M R P 21 60 15 B
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE
SELF-PROPELLED SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER
M – Middle Market P – Self Propelled Model 15 - Series Designation
R – Recycling Model B – Briggs Engine
21 – 21” Cutting Width
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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 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 UPPER CONTROL HANDLE WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ROPE START BLADE HANDLE CONTROL KNOB MID-HANDLE BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE TECUMSEH ENGINE PRIMER BULB – PRIMER BULB – KNOB LOCATED AT FRONT OF ENGINE LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE REAR HEIGHT OF ENGINE ADJUSTMENT LEVER LOWER OIL FILL CAP HANDLE & DIPSTICK FUEL FILLER CAP MUFFLER REAR WHEEL MOWER DECK ENGINE AIR FILTER COVER FRONT WHEEL RECYCLING DECK COVER FRONT HEIGH
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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 2.3 STOPPING Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade control. Stop forward motion of mower by releasing WARNING the wheel drive control. Stop engine and mower blade by releasing the blade control before adjusting ground speed. 2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows: 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER (Self Propelled Model Only) 1. Loosen the lower nuts on each lower handle
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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 is and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure 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 positio
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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. 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 DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 1/8” MEASUREMENT TO SLIDE DRIVEN service with engine and blade running. STOP engine OUTSIDE EDGE OF DISC ASSEMBLY and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure DRIVE DISC TOWARD away from spark plug. Engine and components are OUTSIDE EDGE DRIVE HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for DISC all components to cool. 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT (Continued From Previous P
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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 Non- service with engine and blade running. STOP engine Commercial machines, is staked into the thrust plate. The bearing will have to be driven out with a mallet and a and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure large punch. A new bearing with four retaining screws away from spark plug. Engine and com
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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
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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 Engine Cooling Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Manual X** System Check For Wear And Page 16 Drive Belts X X
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3 YEAR LIMITED 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. For ninety (90) days from purchase date for the original purchaser's commercial, rental, or other non-residential use, S
