Snapper WRPS216517B, WRPS216517BE important safety instructions

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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

21” STEEL DECK

WALK MOWERS SWIVEL WHEEL MODEL SERIES 17

MODELS

WRPS216517B

WRPS216517BE

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

W

R

P

S

21

65

17

B

E

MODEL DESIGNATION

ENGINE OPTIONS

SELF-PROPELLED

SERIES DESIGNATION

SWIVEL FRONT WHEELS

ENGINE HORSE POWER

CUTTING WIDTH
CUTTING WIDTH

W – Model Designation		R – Recycling Model			65 – 6.5 HP (Engine Horse Power)
P – Self Propelled Model		S – Swivel Front Wheel			17 – Series Designation
21 – 21” Cutting Width					B – Briggs Engine
					E – Electric Start

Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your Walk Behind, read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on Pages 2 & 3. Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance with the operating instructions and common sense.

COPYRIGHT © 2002

SNAPPER INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 4-6916 (REV. 1, 6/07/02)

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Contents Steel Deck Walk Mowers Swivel Wheel Model Series Important Safety Instructions Maintenance and Storage Table of Contents Nomenclature IntroductionStarting & Operation 2.2.1. Engine & Blade PRE-START Check ListPrimer Models Electric Start Handle Height Adjustment Stop engine and mower blade before adjusting handle heightStopping Swivel Wheel Lock and Unlock Swivel Wheel Models Only Cutting Height AdjustmentRecycling Operation Position BAG Between Handles Check Grease Level in Transmission Service After First 5 Hours 3.2.1. Change Engine OILOn Next Check Mower Blade Storage ProcedureCheck Engine Drive Belt Check Transmission POLY-V BeltBlade Sharpening Repair & AdjustmentsDriven Disc Service Wheel Drive Control AdjustmentDriven Disc Adjustment Repair & Adjustments Belt Service Replacement Of Bearing On Pulley End Of Hex ShaftEngine Drive Belt Replacement Stretch Type Belts Pulley Position Reinstall blade hub and cutter bladeNEW Battery Preparation 1. Remove battery from carton Battery ServiceBattery Testing Battery Service 1. Remove batteryProblem 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 Snapper Product Registration Form Page Steel Deck Walk Mowers Swivel Wheel Model Series