Snapper EASY LINE 21 Series Manual

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST

SNAPPER EUROPEAN 21” ‘EASY LINE’ WALK BEHIND MOWERS

INTRODUCTION: The SNAPPER ‘Easy Line’ Walk Behind Mowers are shipped almost fully assembled and

require minimal set-up. Complete each of the following steps carefully. Review and complete each item as

instructed on the Pre-Operation checklist. The Snapper Product Registration card must be filled out and sent to

Customer Service department at Snapper when completed.

WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START OR OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL ALL ASSEMBLY STEPS HAVE

BEEN COMPLETED. SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

STEP 1: Remove mower from shipping carton. Mower

shown as removed from shipping carton. See Figure 1.

STEP 2: Unfold upper handle until it aligns with and

seats into lower handle. Securely tighten upper handle

T-Knobs on both sides. See Figure 1.

FIGURE 1

STEP 3: Lift handle assembly up and back over

machine. See Figure 2.

FIGURE 2

STEP 4: Align holes in lower handle with one of three

height adjustment holes in mounting brackets. See

Figure 3. Insert one carriage bolt into desired hole in

each bracket, out through lower handle, and secure with

T-Knob, tightening securely. (NOTE: Carriage bolts and

T-Knobs may already be installed in brackets; simply

remove and reinstall.)

FIGURE 3

STEP 5: Tip mower back against the upper handle to

gain access to cutting blade. Remove foam shipping

block from cutting blade. This must be removed before

starting the engine. IMPORTANT: WEAR HEAVY DUTY

GLOVES WHEN REMOVING SHIPPING BLOCK.

CUTTING BLADE IS EXTREMELY SHARP.

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.

STEP 6: While squeezing blade control down against

upper handle, pull recoil rope handle up to rope guide

located on right side of upper handle as shown, and

hook rope through guide. See Figure 4.

FIGURE 4

INSTRUCTION No. 7100514 (Rev. 1, 4/4/2006)

TP 300-5130-01-WB-N

TIGHTEN T-KNOBS

HANDLE

HEIGHT

HANDLE

MOUNTING

BRACKET

UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE

HIGH

LOW

HANDLE

ASSEMBLY

LIFT HANDLE ASSEMBLY

SQUEEZE BLADE

CONTROL

PULL RECOIL

AND HOOK

ROPE IN

GUIDE

MEDIUM

DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Discharge assemblies vary by model. Some

assembly steps shown may not apply to your model.

Your mower comes with a recycling cover already

installed, and is ready for use as a recycling mower.

The recycling cover is designed to remain on the

machine at all times, unless alternate discharge

operations are desired, such as side discharging or

bagging. Recycling cover can be removed to

accommodate alternate discharge components.

TO CHANGE DISCHARGE COMPONENTS:

STEP 1: Remove knob nuts and internal/external tooth

lock washers securing recycling cover to mower deck.

Remove cover. See Figure 5.

FIGURE 5

STEP 2: Install desired discharge component (s).

A. SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR

Install deflector onto deck in place of recycling cover,

making sure that: 1) hole in outside front of deflector slips

onto stud where front of recycling cover was originally

secured, 2) slot on top of deflector slips under restraining

nut on top of deck (under right front corner of engine), and

3) slot on inside rear of deflector slips onto stud where

rear of recycling cover was originally secured. See Figure

6. Install internal/external tooth lock washers and knob

nuts onto studs and tighten securely.

FIGURE 6

B. GRASS BAG

(Optional Accessory on Some Models)

1: Install grass bag adapter onto deck in place of

recycling cover. See Figure 7. Refer to side discharge

deflector installation instructions.

2: Route recoil rope around outside of rope guide pulley.

(NOTE: Recoil rope may need to be slackened. Refer to

“Handle Assembly”.)

FIGURE 7

3: Install grass bag by opening adapter cover (not

shown) and sliding connector over adapter flange.

Attach grass bag and grass bag door hooks over

middle handle cross bar. See Figure 8.

NOTE: The handles of the grass bag and grass bag

door may be secured together with a wire tie or similar

device to prevent inadvertent opening of bag during

shipping. Remove wire tie prior to bag installation.

FIGURE 8

WARNING

DO NOT operate without entire Grass Catcher or

guard in place. Grass Catcher components are

subject to deterioration during normal use. Inspect

frequently and replace worn or damaged

components immediately.

SECURE

ADAPTER

TO DECK

TOP

SLOT

UNDER NUT

REAR SLOT

OVER STUD ;

INSTALL LOCK

WASHER AND

KNOB NUT

HOOK BAG & DOOR

HOOKS TO MIDDLE

HANDLE CROSS BAR

SLIDE CONNECTOR

OVER FLANGE

FRONT HOLE

OVER STUD;

INSTALL LOCK

WASHER AND

KNOB NUT

ROUTE RECOIL ROPE

AROUND PULLEY

REMOVE KNOB NUTS

AND LOCK WASHERS

GROUND SPEED CONTROL

ADJUSTMENT

Ground speed control adjustment has been preset at

the factory. However, additional adjustment may be

desired to accommodate operator comfort.

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.

A. IDLER SPRING TENSION ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove rear cover from mower. Refer to

Operator’s Manual.

2. Idler spring tension is adjusted properly when:

a. With lever in ‘SLOW’ position (see Figure 9), belt

is relaxed, and idler spring on end of ground speed

control cable has no tension. See Figure 10.

FIGURE 9

FIGURE 10

b. With lever in ‘FAST’ position (see Figure 9), belt

is tight, and idler spring on end of ground speed

control cable is extended approx. 1”. See Figure 11.

FIGURE 11

To adjust idler spring tension:

Loosen outer nut on end of ground speed cable,

and run inner nut in toward cable (clockwise) or out

from cable (counterclockwise) by 1/2 turn

increments until correct adjustments are attained.

See Figure 10. Be sure to tighten outer nut.

B. MINIMUM GROUND SPEED ADJUSTMENT

If mower is traveling too fast or too slow when

ground speed control lever is placed in ‘SLOW’

position, minimum ground speed can be adjusted.

NOTE: Before adjusting minimum ground speed, be

sure idler spring tension is adjusted correctly, as

idler spring tension may affect minimum ground

speed. Refer to Section “Idler Spring Tension

Adjustment”.

1. Remove rear cover from mower.

2. Place ground speed control lever in ‘SLOW’

position. See Figure 9.

3. Adjust minimum ground speed:

To decrease minimum ground speed:

Remove end of idler spring from current adjustment

hole, and relocate spring one hole closer to idler

arm pivot bolt. See Figure 12.

To increase minimum ground speed:

Remove end of idler spring from current adjustment

hole, and relocate spring one hole farther from idler

arm pivot bolt. See Figure 12.

FIGURE 12

GROUND SPEED

LEVER IN ‘FAST’

POSITION

SPRING LENGTH

EXTENDED 1” BELT IS TIGHT

1”

UNEXTENDED

LENGTH

GROUND SPEED

CONTROL

SLOW

FAST

GROUND SPEED

LEVER IN ‘SLOW’

POSITION

SPRING HAS NO

TENSION

BELT IS RELAXED

INNER NUT

OUTER NUT

ADJUSTMENT

HOLES

DECREASE MINIMUM

GROUND SPEED

INCREASE MINIMUM

GROUND SPEED

IDLER PIVOT BOLT

GROUND SPEED CONTROL

ADJUSTMENT (Cont.)

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.

NOTE: After adjusting minimum ground speed,

readjustment of idler spring tension may be

necessary.

4. Replace rear cover.

5. Check minimum ground speed; repeat

adjustment as necessary.

THE DRIVE BELT ON THIS UNIT IS SUBJECT TO

WEAR, AND SHOULD BE CHECKED

REGULARLY. REPLACE A WORN, FRAYED OR

DAMAGED BELT IMMEDIATELY.

CHECKLIST: Complete all items on the

Pre-Operation Checklist as instructed.

NOTES

PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST for SNAPPER

EUROPEAN 21” ‘EASY LINE’ WALK BEHIND MOWERS

Snapper has completed initial adjustments and performed operational tests prior to shipping the machine. Due

to the possible effects of shipping, handling and storage, Snapper intends for all of the following items to be

verified and necessary final adjustments made at time of setup. It remains good practice and is strongly

recommended that all the items also be checked prior to placing the machine into service. It is very important

that setup is verified and all operational tests completed and results are acceptable. After completing this form,

sign and retain for future reference.

SET-UP (Details on Pages 1 and 2 of this Instruction)

_____ UPPER HANDLE & LOWER HANDLE secured in place and hardware tightened securely.

_____ FOAM SHIPPING BLOCK removed from cutting blade.

_____ RECOIL ROPE hooked into recoil guide on handle.

_____ RECYCLING COVER, SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR, or GRASS BAG ASSEMBLY correctly installed.

_____ BLADE retaining bolt checked and tightened securely (40 ft-lbs recommended).

LUBRICATION

_____ ENGINE OIL added to bring level up to full mark on 4-cycle engines (Refer to Engine Manual).

_____ OIL mixed with FUEL in specified ratio (2 Cycle Engines Only).

OPERATIONAL TEST

_____ ENGINE started and running smoothly.

_____ WHEEL DRIVE checked for proper operation (Self-Propelled Models – Refer to Operator’s Manual).

_____ GROUND SPEED control checked and adjusted if needed (Variable Speed Models).

CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) COMPLIANCE TEST

_____ BLADE CONTROL stops engine when released.

CONSUMER/OPERATOR PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD

Purchase Date ___________________ Model _______________________ Serial No. _______________________

Retailers Name ___________________________________ Signature ____________________________________

Address _____________________________________ City ____________________ State _______ Zip ______

MACHINE WILL BE USED COMMERCIALLY? _____ YES______ NO

Purchaser’s Name _________________________________ Signature ____________________________________

Address ____________________________________ City ____________________ State _______ Zip _______

IMPORTANT: This form is to be retained for future reference regarding Warranty, proof of purchase, traceability

for product recall or service, etc. Complete the Product Registration Card and Mail to Customer Service

Department at SNAPPER, P.O. BOX 1379, McDonough, Georgia, 30253.

INSTRUCTION No. 7100514 (Rev. 1, 4/4/2006)

TP 300-5130-01-WB-N

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