Snapper P2187520BV (7800430) Maintenance Continued, Service - Periodic, Storage Procedure, Engine

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Maintenance (Continued)

Maintenance (Continued)

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WARNING

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DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.

Check Mower Blade

1.Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure the end away from the plug.

2.Tilt the mower up on its rear wheels for access to the blade cap screw (A, Figure 17). Do not tilt the mower with the spark plug or carburetor down.

Important: Drain the fuel tank before tipping the mower. DO NOT tip the machine with the carburetor or spark plug down. Oil from the crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If contamination does occur, the air filter will have to be replaced.

3.Check the torque of the blade cap screw. Recommended torque should be 40 ft. lbs.

4.Check the blade for sharpness, wear and damage. Refer to the Section entitled “Blade Wear Limits”.

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Figure 17: Tightening the blade cap screw

Check Transmission Poly-V Belt

1.Visually check the poly-v belt for cracking, fraying, sev- ered or exposed belt strands. If worn or damaged, replace the belt before operating the mower.

Service - Periodic

Perform all maintenance as described in the “Service Schedule” section of this manual.

Engine

Service the engine according to the engine owner’s manual.

Air Filter

Refer to the engine owner’s manual for service instructions.

Engine Oil

Refer to the engine owner’s manual for service instructions.

Storage Procedure

Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for directions regarding engine storage preparations. Prepare the mower for “end of season” storage as follows:

1.Drain the fuel from the fuel tank and let the engine run until all fuel is out of the carburetor.

2.Disconnect and remove the spark plug wire away from the spark plug before any other preparations are made!

3.Tape all openings closed to prevent spraying water into the exhaust or air intakes during washing.

4.Tilt the mower up on its rear wheels and thoroughly clean the underside of the deck. Do not tilt the mower with the spark plug or carburetor down. Scrape away any accumulation of grass with a putty knife and/or wire brush.

5.Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating of oil to prevent corrosion.

6.On self-propelled models, disconnect the transfer rod clip and remove the ground speed control rod before folding the handles.

7.Loosen the handle knobs. Carefully fold the handles forward, “flexing” the control cables to prevent cable damage.

8.Store the mower in a shed or other dry area, protected from weather.

Maintenance

Check Engine Drive Belt

1.Visually check the engine drive belt for cracking, fraying, severed or exposed belt strands. If worn or damaged, replace the belt before operating the mower.

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Contents Safety Instructions & Operators Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIESModels RP217020BDV 7800424 RP2187520BV RP2187520BVE 7800427 2167520BDate of Purchase Retailer Retailers Phone Number Equipment PRODUCT REGISTRATIONEngine Snapper at P.O. Box 1379, McDonough, GeorgiaOperator Safety Table of ContentsFeatures and Controls Operation MaintenanceProtection for Children Important Operator Safety InstructionsSlope Operation PreparationMaintenance and Storage Important Operator Safety Instructions ContinuedSafe Handling of Gasoline Continued From Previous Page OperationFeatures and Controls Features and ControlsPre-Start Check List OperationStarting and Operation Engine and Blade Briggs Quantum and Intek Series EnginesOperation Continued Handle Height AdjustmentStopping Propelling the Mower Self-Propelled Models OnlyRecycling Operation Cutting Height AdjustmentRemoving the Recycling Cover Figure 7 Adjusting cutting heightInstalling the Grass Bag Adapter Installing the Discharge DeflectorFigure 10 Installing the discharge deflector Figure 11 Installing the grass bag adapterInstalling the Grass Bag Installing the Recycling PlugIMPORTANT Install the grass bag as a safeguard Figure 12 Installing the recycling plugMaintenance - Introduction MaintenanceService - After First 5 Hours Check Grease Level in TransmissionService - Periodic Maintenance ContinuedStorage Procedure Check Mower BladeStandard Blade Wear Limit Mower Blade ReplacementNinja Blade Wear Limit Blade SharpeningWheel Drive Control Adjustment Self-Propelled Models Only Blade Sharpening ContinuedFigure 22 Wheel drive control adjustment Figure 21 Sharpening the mower bladeCleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc Driven and Drive Disc ServiceDrive Spring Repair/Replacement Driven Disc AdjustmentDriven Disc Replacement Driven Disc Adjustment ContinuedFigure 26 Adjusting the driven disc Figure 27 Proper driven disc adjustmentDriven Disc Bearing Replacement Driven Disc Replacement ContinuedFigure 29 Removing the driven disc assembly Figure 30 Replacing the driven discEngine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type Belts Belt ServiceReplacing the Bearing On the Pulley End Of the Hex Shaft Figure 32 Engine drive belt routingTransmission Poly-V Belt Replacement Engine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type Belts - ContinuedA B C D E F G Figure 33 Removing the drive discNew Battery Preparation Battery ServiceBattery Service Battery StorageMaintenance/Replacement Parts Service SchedulePROBABLE CAUSE TroubleshootingCORRECTIVE ACTION DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYWarranties Page Page Page Common Service Parts Product SpecificationsPart Number Snapper Products
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