Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # EMLP21601 Official Snapper lawn mower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Snapper EMLP21601 lawn mower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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EMLP21601 Walk-Behind Mowers
Traction Cable 2-4562
#28

Handles/controls diagram

Traction cable

Part #2-4562

Replaced by #7063163YP

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Grip, Flat Bar 2-6420
#9

Axle/transmission diagram

Grip, flat bar

Part #2-6420

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Nut, 1/4-28 Hex Grade 5 Or B (2) 9-1024
#6

Electric start diagram

Nut, 1/4-28 hex grade 5 or b (2)

Part #9-1024

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Decal, Noise 2-3009
Decal, noise

Part #2-3009

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Retainer, 3/8" (4) 1-3946
#7

Wheels/front/rear diagram

Retainer, 3/8" (4)

Part #1-3946

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screw, #10-32 X 5/8" Slotted Hex Head, Self-tapping (2) 2-3154
#15

Handles/controls diagram

Screw, #10-32 x 5/8" slotted hex head, self-tapping (2)

Part #2-3154

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Battery Harness 1-5488
#3

Battery & components diagram

Battery harness

Part #1-5488

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Nut, 1/4-16 Hex Nyloc (2) 7-6979
#30

Cutting deck/blade diagram

Nut, 1/4-16 hex nyloc (2)

Part #7-6979

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Nut, M10 X 1.50 Hex Nyloc 9-1187
#17

Axle/transmission diagram

Nut, m10 x 1.50 hex nyloc

Part #9-1187

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

5/16" Sae Plug (not A Serviceable Part) N/P
#0

Cutting deck/blade diagram

5/16" sae plug (not a serviceable part)

Part #N/P

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Symptoms for gas walk-behind mowers

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Main causes: engine needs tune up, dirty or clogged carburetor, damaged flywheel key…

Main causes: uneven wheel height settings, damaged wheel, dull or damaged cutting blade…

Main causes: damaged cutting blade, loose cutting blade, damaged flywheel key, engine needs tune up…

Main causes: stale gas, engine needs tune up, bad spark plug, dead battery, bad recoil starter, faulty safety switch, ba…

Main causes: dirty carburetor, bad spark plug, clogged air filter, engine choke problems, clogged gas cap vent…

Main causes: drive control cable failure, worn or broken drive belt, bad transmission, broken drive wheel…

Repair guides for gas walk-behind mowers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your walk-behind lawn mower.

How to replace a lawn mower spark plug

How to replace a lawn mower spark plug

Take a few minutes to replace the spark plug during your lawn mower's annual tune-up or if the spark plug is burnt or cr…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a lawn mower blade

How to replace a lawn mower blade

Check your lawn mower blade regularly and replaced it if it's bent or damaged. …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a lawn mower flywheel key on a flathead engine

How to replace a lawn mower flywheel key on a flathead engine

When you hit a hard object with your mower, the flywheel can shear to protect more expensive components. Learn how to re…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your walk-behind mowers

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