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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 

21” STEEL DECK 

WALK MOWERS 

COMMERCIAL MODEL 

SERIES 17 

 

PROPELLED 

MODELS 

CP216017RV 
CP215017KWV 
CP215017HV 
CP215517HV 

 
 
 
 

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION 

 

C  P  21 60 17  R 

  V 

 
MODEL DESIGNATION 

ENGINE OPTIONS 

SELF-PROPELLED 

ENGINE TYPE 

CUTTING WIDTH 

SERIES DESIGNATION 

 

ENGINE HORSE POWER 

 

C – Commercial Model 

P – Self Propelled Model 

 

17 -- Series Designation 

21 – 21” Cutting Width 

 

R – Robin Engine  

-

 Honda Engine 

KW 

-

 Kawasaki Engine 

50 

=

 5.0 HP (Engine Horse Power) 

55

 - 

5.5 HP 

(

Engine Horse Power

)

 

 

V – Over Head Valve Engine 

60 

=

 6.0 HP (Engine Horse Power) 

 

 

 
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. 7-4932 (I.R. 6/07/02) 

Summary of Contents for CP215017HV

Page 1: ...Robin Engine H Honda Engine KW Kawasaki Engine 50 5 0 HP Engine Horse Power 55 5 5 HP Engine Horse Power V Over Head Valve Engine 60 6 0 HP Engine Horse Power Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Be...

Page 2: ...extreme CAUTION when changing directions on slopes DO NOT mow steep slopes or other areas where stability or traction is in doubt 3 Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments these affect...

Page 3: ...rate engine in enclosed areas Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide a deadly poison MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside where fumes may reach an open flame spa...

Page 4: ...Oil 12 Storage Procedure 12 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 13 19 Mower Blade Replacement 13 Blade Sharpening 13 Wheel Drive Control Adjustment 14 Driven and Drive Disc Service 14 19 Cleaning Drive...

Page 5: ...epted operating practices Read Understand and Follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 3 of this manual and all safety messages on the mower and attachments before operating the mower 1 2 N...

Page 6: ...eling Refer to Engine Owners Manual for specifications 2 1 6 Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel dirt grass oil etc Keep engine air intake screen and...

Page 7: ...speed control to the desired speed position See Figure 2 6 2 Move wheel drive control against handle to engage wheel drive and propel mower forward Forward speed can be adjusted while the mower is mo...

Page 8: ...lower nuts on each lower handle to maintain desired position WARNING STOP engine and mower blade by releasing the blade control before adjusting cutting height or handle height 2 5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJU...

Page 9: ...of GRASS CATCHER Position grass bag between handles See Figure 2 10 Install grass catcher by sliding connector over flange of adapter Attach grass bag hooks over middle handle cross bar See Figure 2...

Page 10: ...s occur the air filter will have to be replaced 1 Refer to Engine Manual for proper oil specifications procedures and proper service intervals 2 For simplest cleanest oil change loosen lower handle nu...

Page 11: ...lug hole If liquid grease IS NOT visible on the input gear the small gear below the plug hole add an amount to cover gear of Snapper 00 grease See Figure 3 2 NOTE Snapper 00 Grease Part No 2 9443 is a...

Page 12: ...3 3 1 Engine Service engine according to engine owner s manual 3 3 2 Air Filter Refer to engine owner s manual for service instructions 3 3 3 Engine Oil Refer to engine owner s manual for service ins...

Page 13: ...ssive wear or damage Refer to Section MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT for proper blade inspection and service procedures 4 1 2 BLADE SHARPENING 1 Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug 2 Til...

Page 14: ...clearance Repeat procedure if required NOTE The vinyl spring cover should be kept over the spring at all times except for adjustments 4 If the wheel drive control fails to return quickly to the OFF p...

Page 15: ...Repair Replacement If drive spring is loose reconnect as shown in Figure 4 6 If spring is broken replace with new spring IMPORTANT If machine drive system continues slipping see Trouble Shooting sect...

Page 16: ...reinstall the connector hex nut and tighten securely See Figure 4 9 Move ground speed control to the first speed position then back to the sixth speed position Recheck the 1 8 measurement described pr...

Page 17: ...screws and plate which secure the rubber ring to the driven disc hub See Figure 4 12 4 Install new rubber ring 5 Reverse above procedures for reassembly and installation FIGURE 4 11 FIGURE 4 12 4 3 5...

Page 18: ...stall new O ring over the outside of the new bearing 6 Install bearing holder and secure with screws 7 Install 3 8 hex lock nut FIGURE 4 14 4 4 BELT SERVICE On these mowers the engine belt transmits p...

Page 19: ...ve worn belt 8 Loop one end of new belt over engine pulley and insert the other end through slot in deck See Figure 4 15 9 Loop the belt around the pulley on the bottom of the drive disc 10 Reinstall...

Page 20: ...ice mower blade s 2 Loose blade components 2 Service and tighten loose parts 3 Loose or missing air lift if equipped 3 Replace air lifts Tighten to proper torque 4 Lumpy or frayed belt 4 Replace belt...

Page 21: ...r Wear Damage Replacement Page 13 16 X Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or high temperatures Clean more often under dusty conditions or when air debris is present 4 5 MAINTENA...

Page 22: ...ginal purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine...

Page 23: ...23 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

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Page 27: ...one Number____________________________________________________ It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage Please mail your product registration card...

Page 28: ...ts 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 COPYRIGHT 20...

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