Snapper MRP218014T, MCR5215014KWV, MCRP215014KWV Cutting Height Adjustment, Recycling Operation

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Before attempting any adjustments to the cutting height, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. DO NOT make any adjustments with engine or blade running. Be extremely careful when performing adjustments around engine. Engine is extremely hot and can cause severe burns. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.

2.5CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1.Fixed Wheel Models: Pull the height adjusting latch outward and move to desired cutting height. See Figure 2.7.

2.Swivel Wheel Models: Remove hair pin and clevis pin install in highest hole for lowest cutting height and lowest hole for highest cutting height.

IMPORTANT: Move rear height adjustment latch for rear wheel adjustment to correspond with raising or lowering the front wheels to maintain the level of the deck.

2.6SWIVEL WHEEL LOCK and UNLOCK (Swivel Wheel Models Only)

IMPORTANT: Engage the lock on the swivel wheel to maintain better control of machine when operating on slopes.

1.Stand in the operator’s position. Push machine forward until swivel wheel is positioned in the forward direction. Wheel must be positioned in a forward direction to engage swivel wheel lock.

2.Push wheel lock lever forward to lock swivel wheel in place. Swivel wheel will stay in the forward direction position. See Figure 2.9.

3.Pull wheel lock lever rearward to unlock swivel wheel. In the unlocked position, the swivel wheel will rotate 360 degrees.

PUSH LOCK

LEVER

FORWARD TO

LOCK POSITION

 

REMOVE HAIR PIN

SWIVEL

AND CLEVIS PIN

WHEEL

 

MODEL

 

 

SHOWN IN

SWIVEL LOCK

SWIVEL LOCK SHOWN IN UNLOCKED

LOWEST CUTTING

HEIGHT

 

 

HIGHEST CUTTING

 

 

HEIGHT

FIXED

1 LOWEST

LATCH

CUTTING

 

WHEEL

 

HEIGHT

 

MODEL

 

 

 

1

2

3

SHOWN IN LOCK POSITION

POSITION

4

6 HIGHEST

5

6

CUTTING

 

HEIGHT

FIGURE 2.7

3.Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The highest cutting position is Notch 6. The lowest cutting position is Notch 1. See Figure 2.8.

LATCH

6

5

POSITIONS

4

 

 

3

1

2

 

 

 

FIGURE 2.8

FRONT WHEEL MUST BE IN

A FORWARD POSITION

BEFORE ENGAGING

SWIVEL LOCK

FIGURE 2.9

2.7 RECYCLING OPERATION

NOTE: For best recycling results, cut up to a maximum of 1/3 of grass blade length and recycle ONLY when grass is dry.

1.Set all wheels in the highest cutting position (Notch 6).

2.Move engine speed control to “FAST” (Rabbit) position.

3.Move ground speed control to slowest speed setting.

4.Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense, lower each rear wheel latch one notch lower than the front wheel latches to improve recycling performance.

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Contents Steel Deck Walk Mowers M Model Series Important Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Introduction NomenclaturePrimer Models Push & Non Commercial Self-Propelled PRE-START Check ListStarting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade Handle Height Adjustment Starting & Operation 2.2.2. Engine & BladeChoke ModelsCommercial Only Propelling MowerRecycling Operation Cutting Height AdjustmentSwivel Wheel Lock and Unlock Swivel Wheel Models Only On Next Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OILCheck Grease Level in Transmission Storage Procedure Check Mower BladeCheck Engine Drive Belt Check Transmission POLY-V BeltBlade Sharpening Ninja Blade Wear LimitWheel Drive Control Adjustment Driven Disc Service Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven DiscDrive Spring Repair/Replacement Driven Disc AdjustmentReplacing Rubber Driven Disc Ring Commercial Model Replacing Rubber Driven Disc Non-Commercial Model Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Assembly Commercial Models Belt Service 18AStretch Belt Pulley Position Standard Belt Pulley PositionAdjustments & Repair Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionService Performed Each Clean Sponge Element Engine ManualMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts 100Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Page Page Steel Deck Walk Behind Mowers M Model Series

MCR5215014KWV, EMRP215014B, MRP218014T, MR5014B, MCRP215014KWV specifications

The Snapper MCRP215014KWV, MR5014B, MRP218014T, EMRP215014B, and MCR5215014KWV represent a suite of advanced lawn care and landscaping equipment designed for optimal performance and user experience. These models incorporate cutting-edge technology and engineering to deliver reliability, efficiency, and ease of use for both residential and commercial operators.

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Technological advancements are prominently featured in these mowers, with some equipped with advanced ignition systems for reliable starts in varying weather conditions. Certain models also integrate enhanced fuel efficiency technologies, minimizing fuel consumption while maximizing performance.

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