Snapper MP216518B, MRP216518B Steel Deck Walk Behind Mowers Type ‘M’ Series

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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

21” STEEL DECK

WALK BEHIND MOWERS (TYPE ‘M’) SERIES 18

IMPORTANT

Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments. If you have any questions about your Snapper product, contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper, McDonough, GA. 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967).

WARNING

BATTERY POSTS, TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS, CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

WARNING

ENGINE EXHAUST, SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS, AND CERTAIN VEHICLE COMPONENTS CONTAIN OR EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

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SNAPPER – A DIVISION OF SIMPLICITY MFG., INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 2-9755 (I.R. 7/29/04)

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Contents Steel Deck Walk Mowers Type ‘M’ Series Model Number ExplanationImportant Safety Instructions From Previous Column From PreviousDo not refuel the machine indoors Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Provided for reference only and may differ from Your specific model. Contact your SnapperDealer if you have questions IntroductionPRE-START Check List Starting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & BladeHandle Height Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentStarting & Operation Propelling Mower Self Propelled Models OnlyRecycling Operation On NextBAG Removing and Dumping Grass Catcher Slide Closure TypeInstall Slide Discharge Deflector Slot Under NUT Maintenance Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OILService Annually Storage ProcedureCheck Mower Blade Check Engine Drive Belt1.A. Ninja Blade Wear Limit Mower Blade Replacement Standard Blade Wear LimitBlade Sharpening Wheel Drive Control Adjustment Driven and Drive Disc Service Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven DiscDrive Spring Repair/Replacement Driven Disc AdjustmentReplacing Rubber Driven Disc Driven Disc Assembly Install NEW Snap Rings Belt Service Engine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type BeltsPulley Position Battery Service NEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from cartonBattery Testing Battery Service 1. Remove batteryProblem Probable Cause Corrective ActionService Performed Each MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts100 USE HRS SeasonYear Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Snapper Product Registration Form Page Page Steel Deck Walk Behind Mowers Type ‘M’ Series