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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
EUROPEAN
21” STEEL DECK
WALK MOWERS
SERIES 18
MODELS
EP217018BV
ERP217018BV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E R P 21 70 18 B V
EUROPEAN MODEL
RECYCLING MODEL ENGINE DESIGNATION
SELF-PROPELLED SERIES DESIGNATION
CUTTING WIDTH ENGINE HORSE POWER *
E – European Model R – Recycling Model 18 - Series Designation B – Briggs & Stratton
P – Self Propelled Model 21 – 21” Cutting Width V – Overhead Valve
70 – 7.0
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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 SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 3. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine 11. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting make running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. certain engine, blade and all moving parts have 4. DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. STOPPED. Disconnect and secure spark plug wire 5. DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside away from plug to p
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE (Continued From Previous Page) 9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when handling them. 10. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine. 11. Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices. 12.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................... 2 - 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.......................................................................................6 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................... 7-11 Pre-start Checklist.........
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION BLADE ENGINE CONTROL SPEED WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL CONTROL GROUND SPEED CONTROL FAST ENGINE SPEED CONTROL SLOW ROPE START HANDLE FUEL FILL OIL FILL AND DIPSTICK GRASS BAG ENGINE PRIMER REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCH GRASS BAG ADAPTER FRONT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCHES FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared f
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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 cooling fins clear at all times. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION tightened. 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLAD
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER WARNING 1. Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting & Operation”. STOP engine and mower blade by releasing the 2. Move ground speed control to the desired speed blade control before adjusting cutting height or position. See Figure 2.6. handle height. 3. Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. 2.5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is 1
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG ADAPTER INSERT RECYCLING PLUG PLUG COMPLETELY AND SECURELY INTO ADAPTER. INSTALL GRASS BAG. 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 ADAPTER all components to cool. STEP 1: Install t
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 4: Guide connector plate on rear handle WARNING into slot on front handle. See Figure 2.15. DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP STEP 5: Attach grass bag hooks over middle engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and handle cross bar. See Figure 2.16. secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow WARNING sufficient time for all components t
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING RECYCLING COVER 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. 2.10 INSTALLATION of DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR (Optional accessory on some models) Install discharge deflector if discharging is desired
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION NOTE: Check specific model engine owner’s To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine manual for changing engine oil procedure and oil SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local specifications. SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION For the correct part or information for a particular 1. Remove transmission fill plug. Roll machine mower, always mention model and serial number. forward
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DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down. Oil engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If contamination from crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the does occur, the air filter will have to be replaced. Section 3 – MAINTENANCE WARNING 3.4 STORAGE PROCEDURE DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for directions service with engine and blade running. STOP engine regarding engine storage preparations. Prepare the
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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 & 4.2. 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 DO NOT use a cutting blade
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS CLUTCH CABLE WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or VINYL SPRING 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 SPRING HOOK all components to cool. LOWER SPRING 4. Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 d
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS USE WARNING NEEDLE DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or NOSE 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 TOWARD OUTSIDE 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT 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 machines is staked DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or into the thrust plate. The bearing will have to be driven out with a mallet and a large punch. A new bearing with service with engine and blade running. STOP engine four retaining screws will have to be purchased to and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure replace existing bearing. away from
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 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 the poly-v belt, which engages the service with engine and blade running. STOP engine transmission that powers the rear wheels. Should and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure these belts become worn, they could cause slippage, away from spark plug. Engine and compone
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS PULLEY POSITION WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine DRIVE DISC and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are SLOT IN END HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for OF DRIVE DISC all components to cool. BOLT BUSHING 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Stretch Type Belts) DECK BRACKET (Contin
