Snapper VCP216012RV, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...asaki Engine 40 4 0 HP Engine Horse Power R Robin Engine 60 6 0 HP Engine Horse Power V Over Head Valve Engine 2 2 Cycle Engine 55 5 5 HP Engine Horse Power 65 6 5 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 c...

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 crass catchers or other attachments these affect the handling and the stability of the machine PREPARATION 1 Read understand and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the mower engine and attachments Know the controls and the prop...

Page 3: ...erate 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 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...

Page 4: ...Check Transmission Poly V Belt 10 Service Annually 11 Engine 11 Air Filter 11 Engine Oil 11 Storage Procedure 11 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 12 18 Mower Blade Replacement 12 Blade Sharpening 12 Wheel Drive Control Adjustment 13 Driven and Drive Disc Service 13 17 Cleaning Drive Disc and Driven Disc 14 Drive Spring Repair Replacement 14 Driven Disc Adjustment 14 15 Driven Disc Replacement 15 1...

Page 5: ...y familiar with the controls parts and operation of the mower before operating Specific details involving the engine are found in the separate engine owner s manual Study these manuals before operating and keep both handy for future reference WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ENGINE SPEED CONTROL BLADE CONTROL GROUND SPEED CONTROL UPPER HANDLE BAG SLIDER MID HANDLE GRASS BAG LOWER HANDLE REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 6: ...htened after refueling 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 cooling fins clear at all times 2 2 STARTING OPERATION 2 2 1 ENGINE BLADE 1 Move engine speed control to the choke position See Figure 2 3 NOTE Stop the engine and blade by releasing...

Page 7: ...e up or down until the desired position is achieved 3 Tighten the 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 ADJUSTMENT 1 Pull the height adjusting latch outward and move to desired cutting height See Figure 2 6 FIGURE 2 6 2 Set all wheels at the ...

Page 8: ...ighest cutting position Notch 6 2 Move engine speed control to FAST Rabbit position 3 Move ground speed control to slowest speed setting 4 Proceed mowing slowly If grass is very dense lower each rear wheel latch one notch lower than the front wheel latches to improve recycling performance 2 7 INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER Position grass bag between handles See Figure 2 8 Install grass catcher by s...

Page 9: ...or 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 KAWASAKI ENGINES 1 The items needed to perform oil change are cloth rags 1 24 long plastic hose and 1 2 quart shallow pan 2 Tilt mower on its left wheels and place blocks under the right wheels See Fig...

Page 10: ...nts to cool Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury 3 2 3 CHECK MOWER BLADE 1 Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug 2 Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to the blade cap screw Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down See Figure 3 4 3 Check torque of blade retaining cap sc...

Page 11: ...r s Manual for directions regarding engine storage preparations Prepare the mower for end of season storage as follows 1 Drain fuel from fuel tank and let engine run until all fuel is out of the carburetor 2 Disconnect and remove the spark plug wire away from spark plug before any other preparations are made 3 Tape all openings closed to prevent spraying water into exhaust or air intakes during wa...

Page 12: ...essive 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 Tilt mower up on its rear wheels Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down 3 Remove blade See Figure 4 2 FIGURE 4 2 4 Sharpen blade on a grinding wheel at an angle of 22 to 28 degrees DO NOT ...

Page 13: ...k 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 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 b...

Page 14: ...e 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 section FIGURE 4 6 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 FIGURE...

Page 15: ... Insert ball joint into anchor point and 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 previously Reinstall driven disc spring to driven disc assembly FIGURE 4 9 4 3 4 Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring If the rubber ring is badly chunked or worn do...

Page 16: ...e 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 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 FIGURE 4 13 2 Slide the hub assemb...

Page 17: ...he 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 4 4 1 Engine Drive Belt Replacement 1 Empty the fuel tank 2 Unhook the idler spring from the right rear wheel bracket See Figures 4 15 and 4 16 FIGURE 4 15...

Page 18: ...stiff wire such as a coat hanger with a hook fashioned on one end to pull the hooked end of the idler spring through the large hole in the right wheel bracket See Figure 4 17 14 Reinstall the driven disc assembly FIGURE 4 17 4 4 2 Transmission Poly V Belt Replacement 1 Remove the driven disc Refer to Section Replacing Driven Disc Rubber Ring for procedure 4 Note the routing of the old belt around ...

Page 19: ... Replace air lifts Tighten to proper torque 4 Lumpy or frayed belt 4 Replace belt 5 Bent Idler pulley 5 Replace pulley Mower Will Not Move 1 Damaged transmission 1 Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer Loss Of Traction 2 Traction drive belt requires replacement 2 Replace traction drive belt Self Propelled Models 3 Driven disc slipping 3 Clean or replace driven disc Cutting Grass 1 Cutting height too l...

Page 20: ... 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 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS MAINTENANCE PARTS Engine Speed Control Robin 4 Cycle Engines 3 5854 Engine Speed Control Robin 2 Cycle Engines 3 5854 Engine Speed Control Kawasaki Engine 2 6467 Blade Control Cab...

Page 21: ...iginal 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 caused by neglect or abuse destruction by fire explosion freezing overcharging improper maintenance or use of improper electrolyte There is no other express warranty DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Implied w...

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Page 28: ...nderstand 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 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of Cal...