Snapper 216517B, P216517B, P217017BV, P217017BVE, P215517HC Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2 & 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS	4
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION	5
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	6-12
Pre-start Checklist	6
Starting & Stopping Engine & Blade	6-7
Starting & Stopping Wheel Drive	7
Handle Height Adjustment	8
Cutting Height Adjustment	8
Recycling Operation	9
Installation of Grass Bag	9-10
Installation of Discharge Deflector	11
Installation of Recycling Cover	11
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	12-13
Change Engine Oil	12
Check Transmission Grease	12-13
Check Mower Blade	13
Check Engine Drive Belt	13
Check Transmission Poly-V Belt	13
Service - Annually	13
Engine	13
Air Filter	13
Engine Oil	13
Storage Procedure	13
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	14-21
Mower Blade Replacement	14
Blade Sharpening	14-15
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment	15
Driven and Drive Disc Service	16
Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc	16
Drive Spring Repair/Replacement	16
Driven Disc Adjustment	16-17
Driven Disc Replacement	17-18
Driven Disc Bearing Replacement	18
Hex Shaft Bearing Replacement	19
Belt Service	19
Engine Drive Belt Replacement	19-20
Transmission Poly-V Belt Replacement	20
Battery Service	21
TROUBLESHOOTING	22
SERVICE SCHEDULE	23
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	23
WARRANTY	24
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	25-28
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM	29

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Contents Engine Designation Engine OptionSeries Designation Important Safety Instructions From Previous Do not refuel the machine indoorsTable of Contents Briggs EngineSpeed Control Honda Engine Speed ControlStarting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade PRE-START Check ListRecoil Start Models 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 BeltBlade Sharpening Mower Blade Replacement 4.1.1. Standard Blade Wear Limit1.A. Ninja Blade Wear Limit 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