ContentsModels
21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS SERIESSafety Instructions & Operators Manual for
RP217020BDV 7800424 RP2187520BV RP2187520BVE 7800427 2167520BEngine
PRODUCT REGISTRATIONDate of Purchase Retailer Retailers Phone Number Equipment
Snapper at P.O. Box 1379, McDonough, GeorgiaFeatures and Controls Operation
Table of ContentsOperator Safety
MaintenanceSlope Operation
Important Operator Safety InstructionsProtection for Children
PreparationSafe Handling of Gasoline Continued From Previous Page
Important Operator Safety Instructions ContinuedMaintenance and Storage
OperationFeatures and Controls
Features and ControlsStarting and Operation
OperationPre-Start Check List
Engine and Blade Briggs Quantum and Intek Series EnginesStopping
Handle Height AdjustmentOperation Continued
Propelling the Mower Self-Propelled Models OnlyRemoving the Recycling Cover
Cutting Height AdjustmentRecycling Operation
Figure 7 Adjusting cutting heightFigure 10 Installing the discharge deflector
Installing the Discharge DeflectorInstalling the Grass Bag Adapter
Figure 11 Installing the grass bag adapterIMPORTANT Install the grass bag as a safeguard
Installing the Recycling PlugInstalling the Grass Bag
Figure 12 Installing the recycling plugService - After First 5 Hours
MaintenanceMaintenance - Introduction
Check Grease Level in TransmissionStorage Procedure
Maintenance ContinuedService - Periodic
Check Mower BladeNinja Blade Wear Limit
Mower Blade ReplacementStandard Blade Wear Limit
Blade SharpeningFigure 22 Wheel drive control adjustment
Blade Sharpening ContinuedWheel Drive Control Adjustment Self-Propelled Models Only
Figure 21 Sharpening the mower bladeDrive Spring Repair/Replacement
Driven and Drive Disc ServiceCleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc
Driven Disc AdjustmentFigure 26 Adjusting the driven disc
Driven Disc Adjustment ContinuedDriven Disc Replacement
Figure 27 Proper driven disc adjustmentFigure 29 Removing the driven disc assembly
Driven Disc Replacement ContinuedDriven Disc Bearing Replacement
Figure 30 Replacing the driven discReplacing the Bearing On the Pulley End Of the Hex Shaft
Belt ServiceEngine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type Belts
Figure 32 Engine drive belt routingA B C D E F G
Engine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type Belts - ContinuedTransmission Poly-V Belt Replacement
Figure 33 Removing the drive discBattery Service
Battery ServiceNew Battery Preparation
Battery StorageService Schedule
Maintenance/Replacement PartsCORRECTIVE ACTION
TroubleshootingPROBABLE CAUSEWarranties
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYDISCLAIMER OF WARRANTYPagePagePagePart Number
Product SpecificationsCommon Service Parts
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