Contents21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIES
Safety Instructions & Operators Manual forModels
RP217020BDV 7800424 RP2187520BV RP2187520BVE 7800427 2167520BPRODUCT REGISTRATION
Date of Purchase Retailer Retailers Phone Number EquipmentEngine
Snapper at P.O. Box 1379, McDonough, GeorgiaTable of Contents
Operator SafetyFeatures and Controls Operation
MaintenanceImportant Operator Safety Instructions
Protection for ChildrenSlope Operation
PreparationImportant Operator Safety Instructions Continued
Maintenance and StorageSafe Handling of Gasoline Continued From Previous Page
OperationFeatures and Controls
Features and ControlsOperation
Pre-Start Check ListStarting and Operation
Engine and Blade Briggs Quantum and Intek Series EnginesHandle Height Adjustment
Operation ContinuedStopping
Propelling the Mower Self-Propelled Models OnlyCutting Height Adjustment
Recycling OperationRemoving the Recycling Cover
Figure 7 Adjusting cutting heightInstalling the Discharge Deflector
Installing the Grass Bag AdapterFigure 10 Installing the discharge deflector
Figure 11 Installing the grass bag adapterInstalling the Recycling Plug
Installing the Grass BagIMPORTANT Install the grass bag as a safeguard
Figure 12 Installing the recycling plugMaintenance
Maintenance - IntroductionService - After First 5 Hours
Check Grease Level in TransmissionMaintenance Continued
Service - PeriodicStorage Procedure
Check Mower BladeMower Blade Replacement
Standard Blade Wear LimitNinja Blade Wear Limit
Blade SharpeningBlade Sharpening Continued
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment Self-Propelled Models OnlyFigure 22 Wheel drive control adjustment
Figure 21 Sharpening the mower bladeDriven and Drive Disc Service
Cleaning Drive Disc & Driven DiscDrive Spring Repair/Replacement
Driven Disc AdjustmentDriven Disc Adjustment Continued
Driven Disc ReplacementFigure 26 Adjusting the driven disc
Figure 27 Proper driven disc adjustmentDriven Disc Replacement Continued
Driven Disc Bearing ReplacementFigure 29 Removing the driven disc assembly
Figure 30 Replacing the driven discBelt Service
Engine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type BeltsReplacing the Bearing On the Pulley End Of the Hex Shaft
Figure 32 Engine drive belt routingEngine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type Belts - Continued
Transmission Poly-V Belt ReplacementA B C D E F G
Figure 33 Removing the drive discBattery Service
New Battery PreparationBattery Service
Battery StorageService Schedule
Maintenance/Replacement PartsTroubleshooting
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