Gas Walk-Behind Mower

Model # EMLP21601E Official Snapper lawn mower

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Snapper EMLP21601E lawn mower, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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EMLP21601E Walk-Behind Mowers
Traction Cable 2-4562
#28

Handles/controls diagram

Traction cable

Part #2-4562

Replaced by #7063163YP

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Battery, 12 Volt 1-9763
#1

Battery & components diagram

Battery, 12 volt

Part #1-9763

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

Decal, 2000 Year Of Manufacture 7-2820
Decal, 2000 year of manufacture

Part #7-2820

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

Decal, Euro Community (ce) 2-9776
Decal, euro community (ce)

Part #2-9776

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

Bolt, 3/8-16 X 1 1/4" Hex Flange Lock (2) 9-0143
#35

Cutting deck/blade diagram

Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1 1/4" hex flange lock (2)

Part #9-0143

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

Decal, Warning (emlp21601e) 2-9825
Decal, warning (emlp21601e)

Part #2-9825

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

Assembly, Discharge Door 5-2881
#1

Cutting deck/blade diagram

Assembly, discharge door

Part #5-2881

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

Switch Cover 2-9080
#9

Electric start diagram

Switch cover

Part #2-9080

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

Cotter-pin, 1/8 X 3/4" 9-0365
#9

Wheels/front/rear diagram

Cotter-pin, 1/8 x 3/4"

Part #9-0365

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

Washer 11/32 I.d. 9-1296
#8

Handles/controls diagram

Washer 11/32 i.d.

Part #9-1296

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Symptoms for gas walk-behind mowers

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

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

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

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

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…

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 rebuild a lawn mower carburetor

How to rebuild a lawn mower carburetor

The carburetor mixes air with fuel to drive the piston. Rebuild the carburetor if it's clogged or leaks.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace a lawn mower recoil starter on an OHV engine

How to replace a lawn mower recoil starter on an OHV engine

Replace the recoil starter if it doesn't move when you pull the starter rope.…

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

How to replace a lawn mower wheel

Learn how replace a damaged wheel on a walk-behind lawn mower—it's a quick, easy fix.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your walk-behind lawn mower.

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How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.…

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Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.…

Types of walk-behind mower blades video

Types of walk-behind mower blades video

Learn about the different kinds of mower blades and how to maintain them.…