Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS COMMERCIAL MODEL SERIES 12 PUSH MODELS C216012RV PROPELLED MODELS CP214012R2 CP216012RV CP216512RV CP215512KWV MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION C P MODEL DESIGNATION SELF-PROPELLED CUTTING WIDTH C – Commercial Model P – Self Propelled Model 21 – 21” Cutting Width 40 – 4.0 HP (Engine Horse Power) 60 – 6.0 HP (Engine Horse Power) 55 – 5.5 HP (Engine Horse Power) 65 – 6.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1. 1. DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure. Store fuel container out of reach of children in a well ventilated, unoccupied building. 2. Keep mower and engine free of grass, leaves or excess grease to reduce fire hazard and engine overheating. 3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.............................................................. 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 6-8 Pre-start Checklist ...............................................................................................
Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ENGINE SPEED CONTROL WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL RELEASE TO STOP FORWARD MOTION BLADE CONTROL RELEASE TO STOP BLADE AND ENGINE “CHOKE” “FAST” BLADE CONTROL GROUND SPEED CONTROL GROUND SPEED CONTROL FAST “SLOW” ENGINE SPEED CONTROL UPPER HANDLE ENGINE SPEED DECAL SLOW ROPE START HANDLE BAG SLIDER FUEL FILLER CAP MID HANDLE OIL FILL CAP & DIPSTICK GRASS BAG KAWASAKI 4-CYCLE OHV ENGINE LOWER HANDLE REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LATCH MUFFLER CATCHER MODEL SH
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel drive control to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1. WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL 2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass, oil, etc.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER (Self Propelled Models) 1. Move ground speed control to the desired speed position. See Figure 2.4. 2. Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mower forward. Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is moving by changing position of the ground speed control. See Figure 2.4. MOVE CONTROL AGAINST HANDLE TO ENGAGE WHEEL DRIVE 2. Move upper mower handle up or down until the desired position is achieved. 3.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOOK BAG HANDLE OVER LOWER HANDLES WARNING 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. 2.
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down. Oil from 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. 3.1 INTRODUCTION To retain the quality of the mower, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance.
Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION WARNING 1. Roll machine and remove transmission fill plug. See Figure 3.2. 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.
Section 3 - MAINTENANCE WARNING 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. 3.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS MAKE SURE THAT BLADE HUB IS SEATED BETWEEN FLANGES WARNING 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.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4. If the wheel drive control fails to return quickly to the “OFF” position when released, check for binding at the cable clips located on the side of the right handle. The upper clip should be located 2” below the upper bolt; the lower clip should be 4” above the lower bolt. The cable should slide freely with the clips installed at these locations. WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.3. DRIVEN DISC ADJUSTMENT If the drive disc and driven disc are clean and the mower drive is still slipping, adjust the driven disc as follows: 1. Place ground speed control in the number six speed position. See Figure 4.7. WARNING 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.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.4. Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring If the rubber ring is badly chunked or worn down to within 1/16” of the metal rim of the driven disc hub, it must be replaced. Install new rubber ring as follows: 1. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, free the clip from the transfer rod. Then remove the transfer rod from the clip and the speed control rod. See Figure 4.10. WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.5. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc If the driven disc bearing fails, remove the driven disc assembly and replace bearing as follows: 1. Remove snap ring. See Figure 4.13. WARNING 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.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS 4.4. BELT SERVICE On these mowers, the engine belt transmits power from engine to drive disc. The drive disc powers the poly-v belt which engages the transmission that powers the rear wheels. Should these belts become worn, they could cause slippage which would impair mower performance. The condition of the engine belt and poly-v belt should be checked after every 25 hours of mower operation.
Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING 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. IDLER SPRING RIGHT WHEEL BRACKET 4.4.1. Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Continued From Previous Page) 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine Will Not Start Using Recoil Starter PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Fuel tank empty. 2. Engine needs choking or priming. CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. 2. Choke/Prime. Check Engine Manual for Instructions. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Blade control is released or is not being held securely After Running against handle. 2. Choke control in the “CHOKE” position. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4.
SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED Engine Oil REF. EACH USE X 5 HRS 25 HRS Check Oil Level Page 6 Initial Oil Change Page 9 Periodic Oil Change Page 10 X* Clean Sponge Element X** 50 HRS 100 HRS X Air Cleaner Clean or Replace Engine Manual Page 10. Engine Manual. Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. X Fuel Filter Replace Engine Manual.
3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 21” STEEL DECK WALK MOWERS COMMERCIAL MODEL SERIES 12 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.
