Snapper 216517B, P216517B, P217017BV, P217017BVE, P215517HC Steel Deck Walk Behind Mowers Series

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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

21” STEEL DECK

WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 17

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 PRODUCTS INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 7-5508 (I.R. 4/22/03)

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Contents Series Designation Engine OptionEngine Designation Important Safety Instructions From Previous Do not refuel the machine indoorsTable of Contents Briggs EngineSpeed Control Honda Engine Speed ControlRecoil Start Models PRE-START Check ListStarting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade Starting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade Choke Models Engine & Blade Electric Start ModelsPropelling Mower Self Propelled Models OnlyHandle Height Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentInstallation of Grass BAG Adapter Installation of Grass BAG Door Type BagRecycling Operation On NextInstallation of Grass Catcher Slide Closure Type Removing and Dumping Grass Catcher Slide Closure TypeInstall Slide Discharge Deflector Slot Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OIL Dispose of drain oil properlyService Annually Storage ProcedureCheck Mower Blade Check Engine Drive Belt1.A. Ninja Blade Wear Limit Mower Blade Replacement 4.1.1. Standard Blade Wear LimitBlade Sharpening Wheel Drive Control Adjustment Driven and Drive Disc Service Driven Disc AdjustmentCleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc Drive Spring Repair/ReplacementReplacing Rubber Driven Disc Drive Disc Assembly Install NEW Driven Disc Snap Rings Belt Service Engine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type BeltsReinstall blade hub and cutter blade Pulley PositionBattery Service NEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from cartonBattery Testing Battery Service 1. Remove batteryTroubleshooting 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 Snapper Product Registration Form Page Page Steel Deck Walk Behind Mowers Series