Snapper FRP2167517BV important safety instructions Steel Deck Walk Behind Mowers Series

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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

21” STEEL DECK

WALK BEHIND MOWERS SERIES 17

IMPORTANT

Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments. If you have any questions about your Snapper product, contact your local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper, McDonough, GA. 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967).

WARNING

BATTERY POSTS, TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS, CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

WARNING

ENGINE EXHAUST, SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS, AND CERTAIN VEHICLE COMPONENTS CONTAIN OR EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

COPYRIGHT © 2001

SNAPPER INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 7-4352 (I.R. 2/13/01)

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Contents Model Designation SELF-PROPELLED Cutting Width Engine Designation Series Designation Engine Horse PowerModel Number Explanation Important Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionStarting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade Primer Models PRE-START Check ListHandle Height Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentPropelling Mower Self Propelled Models OnlyRecycling Operation Adjusting Front Deck BaffleInstallation of Grass Catcher Optional Accessory Front Edge Deflector Under NUT Remove Nuts On Next Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OILStorage Procedure Service AnnuallyCheck Mower Blade Check Engine Drive Belt1.A. Ninja Blade Wear Limit Mower Blade Replacement 4.1.1. Standard Blade Wear LimitBlade Sharpening Wheel Drive Control Adjustment Driven Disc Adjustment Driven and Drive Disc ServiceCleaning Drive Disc & Driven Disc Drive Spring Repair/ReplacementReplacing Rubber Driven Disc Drive Disc Assembly Install NEW Driven Disc Snap Rings Engine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type Belts Belt ServicePulley Position Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingClean Sponge Element Engine Manual Service Performed EachMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts 100Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Page Page Page Steel Deck Walk Behind Mowers Series