Snapper RP2187520BV (7800425) Operation Continued, Stopping, Handle Height Adjustment

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Operation (Continued)

Operation (Continued)

Starting and Operation (Continued)

Engine and Blade (Briggs DOV Series Engines)

1.Move the engine speed control past the fast (‘Rabbit’) detent to the ‘Choke’ position.

2.Pull the blade control (A, Figure 4) against the handle.

3.Pull the rope start handle (B) to crank the engine.

4.After the engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until the engine runs smooth before beginning mower operation.

NOTE: To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade control.

Stopping

1.Stop forward motion of the mower by releasing the wheel drive control.

2.Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade control.

Handle Height Adjustment

The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows:

1.Loosen the lower nuts (A, Figure 6) on each lower handle.

Operation

Propelling the Mower

(Self-Propelled Models Only)

1.Start the engine. Refer to the Section entitled “Starting and Operation – Engine and Blade”.

2.Move the ground speed control (A, Figure 5) to the desired speed position.

3.Squeeze the wheel drive control (B) against the handle to engage the wheel drive and propel the mower forward. Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is moving by changing the position of the ground speed control.

A

B

Figure 5: Mower drive controls

B

A

Figure 6: Adjusting the handle height

2.Move the handle assembly (B) up or down until the desired position is achieved.

3.Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to maintain the desired position.

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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.

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Contents 21” 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 PartsCORRECTIVE ACTION TroubleshootingPROBABLE CAUSE Warranties 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYDISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Page Page Page Product Specifications Common Service PartsPart Number Snapper Products